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WISeKey International HoldingWKEY +3.29%48 Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates WKEY with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Semiconductors companies, WISeKey International Holding ranks better than 55.1% 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 WISeKey International Holding's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WKEY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.5 Max: 6.52
Current: 0.21
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of WISeKey International Holding was 6.52. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.50.
WKEY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.1% of 902
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs WKEY: 0.21
WISeKey International Holding (NAS:WKEY) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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WISeKey International Holding Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
WISeKey International Holding 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.
WISeKey International Holding Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Semiconductors subindustry, WISeKey International Holding'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.
WISeKey International Holding Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, WISeKey International Holding's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WISeKey International Holding'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.
WISeKey International Holding (WKEY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on WISeKey International Holding and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, WISeKey International Holding's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 6.52. According to the industry distribution chart, WISeKey International Holding ranks #405 out of 902 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is WISeKey International Holding's Debt-to-Equity too high?
WISeKey International Holding's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 6.52. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. WISeKey International Holding's value of 0.21 is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WISeKey International Holding ranks #405 out of 902 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WISeKey International Holding has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WISeKey International Holding's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, WISeKey International Holding ranks #405 out of 902 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts WISeKey International Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. WISeKey International Holding's value of 0.21 is 17.6% below this benchmark. Historically, WISeKey International Holding's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 6.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.26, WISeKey International Holding 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 902 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. WISeKey International Holding's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 is 17.6% 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 WISeKey International Holding 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. WISeKey International Holding's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WISeKey International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WISeKey International Holding (WKEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.39, compared to a current price of $6.61 — trading 176.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 17.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. WISeKey International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 WISeKey International Holding (WKEY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 as of Dec. 2025. 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 WISeKey International Holding (WKEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WISeKey International Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.61 is trading 176.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.39.
GuruFocus considers WISeKey International Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKEY:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.21 (58% below median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: $2.39 vs. price of $6.61 (176.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.6% below the Semiconductors median (#405 of 902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WISeKey International Holding Business Description
WISeKey International Holding Ltd at the forefront of authentication and cybersecurity technology. It develops, markets, hosts, and supports a range of solutions that enable the secure digital identification and communication of people, content, and objects, by generating digital identities that enable its clients to monetize their existing user bases and, at the same time, expand their own eco-system securely by ensuring only authenticated objects and people can connect. The WISeKey Group operates through five core verticals: SEALSQ, WISeSat, SEALCOIN, WISeID, & WISe.ART. It has two business segments. Semiconductors & ASICs. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Semiconductors segment.
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