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TAIFLEX Scientific CoTPE:8039 -2.55%65 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates TPE:8039 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$60.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,228 Hardware companies, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks better than 68.45% 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8039'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of TAIFLEX Scientific Co was 0.48. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.24.
TPE:8039's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 68.45% of 2228
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs TPE:8039: 0.13
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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TAIFLEX Scientific 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:8039 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, TAIFLEX Scientific 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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TAIFLEX Scientific 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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on TAIFLEX Scientific Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #703 out of 2228 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.48. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's value of 0.13 is 53.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #703 out of 2228 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TAIFLEX Scientific Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #703 out of 2228 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts TAIFLEX Scientific Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's value of 0.13 is 53.6% below this benchmark. Historically, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.28, TAIFLEX Scientific 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 2,228 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. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 53.6% 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 TAIFLEX Scientific 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. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAIFLEX Scientific Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$60.92, compared to a current price of NT$343.50 — trading 463.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 53.6% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 11 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAIFLEX Scientific Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$343.50 is trading 463.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$60.92.
GuruFocus considers TAIFLEX Scientific Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8039:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: NT$60.92 vs. price of NT$343.50 (463.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.6% below the Hardware median (#703 of 2228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8039 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Ltd operates as a flexible materials company. Its principal products consist of flexible copper-clad laminate, coverlay, bonding sheet, stiffener, and composite film. The Company operates through two segments: the general management segment, which is responsible for the Group's operation planning and owns manufacturing, R&D, and sales functions, and the overseas segment, which owns manufacturing and sales functions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the general management segment. Geographically, the Company derives the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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