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Tower SemiconductorTSEM +4.03%71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates TSEM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 907 Semiconductors companies, Tower Semiconductor ranks better than 80.93% 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 Tower Semiconductor's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSEM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Tower Semiconductor was 0.64. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.21.
TSEM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 80.93% of 907
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs TSEM: 0.05
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.
Tower Semiconductor Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Tower Semiconductor Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tower Semiconductor'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.
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Tower Semiconductor'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.
Tower Semiconductor Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Tower Semiconductor's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tower Semiconductor'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.
Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Tower Semiconductor and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Tower Semiconductor's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Tower Semiconductor ranks #173 out of 907 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Tower Semiconductor's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Tower Semiconductor's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.64. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Tower Semiconductor's value of 0.05 is 80.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tower Semiconductor ranks #173 out of 907 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tower Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tower Semiconductor's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Tower Semiconductor ranks #173 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Tower Semiconductor in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Tower Semiconductor's value of 0.05 is 80.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Tower Semiconductor's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Tower Semiconductor 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 907 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. Tower Semiconductor's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 80.8% 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 Tower Semiconductor 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. Tower Semiconductor's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tower Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.90, compared to a current price of $219.31 — trading 278.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 80.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Tower Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 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 Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tower Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $219.31 is trading 278.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.90.
GuruFocus considers Tower Semiconductor to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSEM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (76% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: $57.90 vs. price of $219.31 (278.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.8% below the Semiconductors median (#173 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tower Semiconductor Ltd is a pure-play specialty foundry that manufactures semiconductors. As a pure-play foundry, it focuses on producing integrated circuits (ICs) based on the design specifications of customers. The company's line of integrated circuits is incorporated into markets, including consumer electronics, personal computers, communications, automotive, and industrial and medical device products. It produces ICs alongside wholly-owned subsidiaries through fabrication facilities located in Japan. The company has a geographical presence in the USA, Japan, Asia (other than Japan), and Europe.
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