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Cameo CommunicationsTPE:6142 -0.11%53 Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates TPE:6142 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,228 Hardware companies, Cameo Communications ranks better than 64.36% 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 Cameo Communications's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6142'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.84
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cameo Communications was 0.84. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.22.
TPE:6142's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.36% of 2228
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs TPE:6142: 0.16
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.
Cameo Communications Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Cameo Communications Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cameo Communications'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:6142 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cameo Communications'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.
Cameo Communications Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cameo Communications's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cameo Communications'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.
Cameo Communications (TPE:6142) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cameo Communications and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Cameo Communications' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Cameo Communications ranks #794 out of 2228 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Cameo Communications' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cameo Communications' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.84. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Cameo Communications' value of 0.16 is 40.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cameo Communications ranks #794 out of 2228 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cameo Communications has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cameo Communications' Debt-to-Equity compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cameo Communications ranks #794 out of 2228 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Cameo Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Cameo Communications' value of 0.16 is 40.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cameo Communications' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Cameo Communications 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 0.27, based on 2,228 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. Cameo Communications's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 40.7% 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 Cameo Communications and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cameo Communications's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cameo Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cameo Communications (TPE:6142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.00, compared to a current price of NT$8.99 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 40.7% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Cameo Communications' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Cameo Communications (TPE:6142), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 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 Cameo Communications (TPE:6142) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cameo Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$8.99 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.00.
GuruFocus considers Cameo Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6142:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.16 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: NT$10.00 vs. price of NT$8.99 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.7% below the Hardware median (#794 of 2228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cameo Communications Inc business activities of the Company include the manufacture and sale of networking system equipment and the components thereof, and research and development of pertinent technology. The company's products are Wired communication products, Wireless communication products, and Repairs and maintenance. The Group is a single operating segment. The company has presence in Taiwan and Mainland China.
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