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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 Global Brands Manufacture's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6191'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.59 Max: 1.24
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Global Brands Manufacture was 1.24. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.59.
TPE:6191's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 71.29% of 2229
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs TPE:6191: 0.57
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.
Global Brands Manufacture Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Global Brands Manufacture 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:6191 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Global Brands Manufacture'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.
Global Brands Manufacture Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Global Brands Manufacture's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Brands Manufacture'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.
Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Global Brands Manufacture and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Global Brands Manufacture's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Brands Manufacture ranks #1589 out of 2229 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Global Brands Manufacture's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Global Brands Manufacture's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is near median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.24. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Global Brands Manufacture's value of 0.57 is 103.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Brands Manufacture ranks #1589 out of 2229 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Brands Manufacture has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Brands Manufacture's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Global Brands Manufacture ranks #1589 out of 2229 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Global Brands Manufacture in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Global Brands Manufacture's value of 0.57 is 103.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Brands Manufacture's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Global Brands Manufacture 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 2,229 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. Global Brands Manufacture's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is 103.6% 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 Global Brands Manufacture 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. Global Brands Manufacture's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Brands Manufacture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$108.51, compared to a current price of NT$83.10 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 103.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Global Brands Manufacture's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 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 Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Brands Manufacture stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$83.10 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$108.51.
GuruFocus considers Global Brands Manufacture to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6191:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.57 (near median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: NT$108.51 vs. price of NT$83.10 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.6% above the Hardware median (#1589 of 2229)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6191 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Brands Manufacture Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturer specializing in Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS). The company serves a diverse range of markets, including information, communication, automobile, and consumer electronics. Its geographical segments are Asia, America, and Europe, of which the majority of its revenue comes from Asia.
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