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Apacer TechnologyTPE:8271 -0.21%78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.39 as of Jun. 2026, which is 388% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates TPE:8271 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$197.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Semiconductors companies, Apacer Technology ranks worse than 60.35% 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 Apacer Technology's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8271'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Apacer Technology was 0.49. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.08.
TPE:8271's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 60.35% of 908
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs TPE:8271: 0.39
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.
Apacer Technology Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Apacer Technology Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apacer Technology'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:8271 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Apacer Technology'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.
Apacer Technology Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Apacer Technology's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apacer Technology'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.
Apacer Technology (TPE:8271) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Apacer Technology and its competitors. This is 388% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Apacer Technology's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Apacer Technology ranks #548 out of 908 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Apacer Technology's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Apacer Technology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 388% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.49. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Apacer Technology's value of 0.39 is 52.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apacer Technology ranks #548 out of 908 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Apacer Technology has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apacer Technology's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Apacer Technology ranks #548 out of 908 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Apacer Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Apacer Technology's value of 0.39 is 52.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Apacer Technology's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Apacer Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 908 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. Apacer Technology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.39 is 52.9% 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 Apacer Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apacer Technology's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is 388% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apacer Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apacer Technology (TPE:8271) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$197.65, compared to a current price of NT$232.50 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39, which is 388% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 52.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Apacer Technology's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Apacer Technology (TPE:8271), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.39 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 Apacer Technology (TPE:8271) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apacer Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$232.50 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$197.65.
GuruFocus considers Apacer Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8271:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.39 (388% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: NT$197.65 vs. price of NT$232.50 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% above the Semiconductors median (#548 of 908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8271 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apacer Technology Inc is engaged in the research and development, design, manufacturing, processing, maintenance and sales of memory modules and storage memory devices. Its products include Flash memory cards, Memory modules, and others. It is also involved in providing smart IoT solutions to its customers. The company's operating segments are: Asia, America, and Europe, with the majority of revenue derived from Asia. Geographically, the company derives the maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Hong Kong, Mainland China, the Americas, Japan, and other regions.
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