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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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8070'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.82 Max: 1.77
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Chang Wah Electronmaterials was 1.77. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.82.
TPE:8070's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 64.02% of 2232
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs TPE:8070: 0.46
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.
Chang Wah Electronmaterials Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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:8070 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Chang Wah Electronmaterials'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.
Chang Wah Electronmaterials Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chang Wah Electronmaterials's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chang Wah Electronmaterials'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.
Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Chang Wah Electronmaterials and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1429 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Chang Wah Electronmaterials' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.77. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Chang Wah Electronmaterials' value of 0.46 is 64.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1429 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chang Wah Electronmaterials has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Debt-to-Equity compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1429 out of 2232 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Chang Wah Electronmaterials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Chang Wah Electronmaterials' value of 0.46 is 64.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Chang Wah Electronmaterials' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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. Chang Wah Electronmaterials's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 64.3% 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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. Chang Wah Electronmaterials's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chang Wah Electronmaterials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$52.06, compared to a current price of NT$51.40 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 64.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Chang Wah Electronmaterials' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Electronmaterials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$51.40 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$52.06.
GuruFocus considers Chang Wah Electronmaterials to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8070:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.46 (44% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: NT$52.06 vs. price of NT$51.40 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% above the Hardware median (#1429 of 2232)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chang Wah Electronmaterials Inc trades electrical, telecommunication, and semiconductor materials and parts, and engages in import and export trading, leasing, manufacturing, and selling of electrical appliances, telecommunication equipment, and mechanical parts, retailing of synthetic resin, electronic materials, and components. The company operates in two geographical areas - Taiwan and Asia. The company's reportable segments include IC Leadframe, Substrate, EME, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the EME segment.
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