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Chia Chang CoTPE:4942 +0.15%83 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates TPE:4942 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$39.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,233 Hardware companies, Chia Chang Co ranks better than 94% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chia Chang Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4942'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.13
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Chia Chang Co was 0.13. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.06.
TPE:4942's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 94% of 2233
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs TPE:4942: 0.02
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Chia Chang Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Chia Chang Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chia Chang Co's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TPE:4942 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Chia Chang Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Chia Chang Co Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chia Chang Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chia Chang Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Chia Chang Co and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Chia Chang Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Chia Chang Co ranks #134 out of 2233 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Chia Chang Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Chia Chang Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.13. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Chia Chang Co's value of 0.02 is 92.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chia Chang Co ranks #134 out of 2233 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chia Chang Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chia Chang Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chia Chang Co ranks #134 out of 2233 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Chia Chang Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Chia Chang Co's value of 0.02 is 92.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Chia Chang Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Chia Chang Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,233 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chia Chang Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 92.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Chia Chang Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chia Chang Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chia Chang Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$39.73, compared to a current price of NT$33.10 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 92.9% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Chia Chang Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chia Chang Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$33.10 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$39.73.
GuruFocus considers Chia Chang Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4942:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: NT$39.73 vs. price of NT$33.10 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.9% below the Hardware median (#134 of 2233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4942 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chia Chang Co Ltd engages mainly in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of various precision machinery, related mechanical mold components, mechanical steel mold accessories, and computer peripheral equipment. The Company is engaged in Metal Fabrication Services, Network/Server Metal Fabrication, Medical Device Metal Fabrication, Display Metal Fabrication, and Custom Metal Fabrication. The Group's reportable segment is the stamping department. The Group operates in two principal geographical areas: Taiwan and China. China generates the maximum revenue.
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