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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 Brightek Optoelectronic Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5244'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Brightek Optoelectronic Co was 0.39. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.07.
TPE:5244's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 59.63% of 2232
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs TPE:5244: 0.39
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.
Brightek Optoelectronic Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Brightek Optoelectronic Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:5244 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Brightek Optoelectronic 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.
Brightek Optoelectronic Co Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Brightek Optoelectronic Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brightek Optoelectronic 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.
Brightek Optoelectronic Co (TPE:5244) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Brightek Optoelectronic Co and its competitors. This is 457% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Brightek Optoelectronic Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Brightek Optoelectronic Co ranks #1331 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Brightek Optoelectronic Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Brightek Optoelectronic Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 457% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.39. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Brightek Optoelectronic Co's value of 0.39 is 39.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brightek Optoelectronic Co ranks #1331 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brightek Optoelectronic 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 Brightek Optoelectronic Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Brightek Optoelectronic Co ranks #1331 out of 2232 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Brightek Optoelectronic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Brightek Optoelectronic Co's value of 0.39 is 39.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Brightek Optoelectronic Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Brightek Optoelectronic Co has consistently been above 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 2,232 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. Brightek Optoelectronic Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 39.3% above 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 Brightek Optoelectronic 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. Brightek Optoelectronic Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is 457% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brightek Optoelectronic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brightek Optoelectronic Co (TPE:5244) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.06, compared to a current price of NT$35.60 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is 457% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 39.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Brightek Optoelectronic Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Brightek Optoelectronic Co (TPE:5244), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39 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 Brightek Optoelectronic Co (TPE:5244) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brightek Optoelectronic Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$35.60 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.06.
GuruFocus considers Brightek Optoelectronic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5244:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.39 (457% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: NT$41.06 vs. price of NT$35.60 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% above the Hardware median (#1331 of 2232)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5244 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brightek Optoelectronic Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the manufacturing and trading of optoelectronic components and LED solutions. Its products include LED modules, SMD LEDs, infrared LEDs, automotive LEDs, high-power LEDs, RGB LEDs, ICLEDs, optical sensors, and smart lighting solutions used in automotive, consumer electronics, sensing, and intelligent illumination applications. The company operates geographically across Asia, America, Europe, and other regions, with the majority of its revenue derived from Asia.
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