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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 Symtek Automation Asia Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6438'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.63
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Symtek Automation Asia Co was 0.63. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.31.
TPE:6438's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.6% of 2685
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.3
vs TPE:6438: 0.20
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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Symtek Automation Asia 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:6438 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symtek Automation Asia 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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symtek Automation Asia 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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1058 out of 2685 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.63. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 0.20 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1058 out of 2685 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Symtek Automation Asia Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symtek Automation Asia Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1058 out of 2685 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Symtek Automation Asia Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 0.20 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Symtek Automation Asia Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.30, Symtek Automation Asia 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.30, based on 2,685 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. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 33.3% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$166.59, compared to a current price of NT$159.50 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 33.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.30. Symtek Automation Asia Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$159.50 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$166.59.
GuruFocus considers Symtek Automation Asia Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6438:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: NT$166.59 vs. price of NT$159.50 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1058 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd is engaged in providing automation solutions, mainly in industrial automation planning, design, development, production, installation, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes printed circuit boards, flexible boards, photonics, semiconductors, and logistical products. The company has three operating segments: Semiconductor Carriers - PCB Automation Equipment; Semiconductor Packaging and Testing - LCD Panel Automation; and Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation segment.
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