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ams-OSRAM AGXSWX:AMS +2.22%44 Debt-to-Equity is 2.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AMS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Semiconductors companies, ams-OSRAM AG ranks worse than 97.67% 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 ams-OSRAM AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AMS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.28 Max: 2.88
Current: 2.88
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ams-OSRAM AG was 2.88. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.28.
XSWX:AMS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.67% of 901
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs XSWX:AMS: 2.88
ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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ams-OSRAM AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
ams-OSRAM AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ams-OSRAM AG'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.
XSWX:AMS vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, ams-OSRAM AG'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.
ams-OSRAM AG Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ams-OSRAM AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ams-OSRAM AG'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.
ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.88 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ams-OSRAM AG and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, ams-OSRAM AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #880 out of 901 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is ams-OSRAM AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
ams-OSRAM AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.88 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 2.88. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. ams-OSRAM AG's value of 2.88 is 1052% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #880 out of 901 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ams-OSRAM AG has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ams-OSRAM AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #880 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places ams-OSRAM AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. ams-OSRAM AG's value of 2.88 is 1052% above this benchmark. Historically, ams-OSRAM AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 2.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 0.25, ams-OSRAM AG 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 0.25, based on 901 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. ams-OSRAM AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.88 is 1052% 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 ams-OSRAM AG and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ams-OSRAM AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.88, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ams-OSRAM AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.95, compared to a current price of CHF19.30 — trading 142.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.88, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 1052% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.25. ams-OSRAM AG's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.88 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 ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF19.30 is trading 142.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.95.
GuruFocus considers ams-OSRAM AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMS:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.88 (125% above median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: CHF7.95 vs. price of CHF19.30 (142.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1052% above the Semiconductors median (#880 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ams-OSRAM AG designs, manufactures, and sells sensors, sensor interfaces, and analog integrated circuit solutions. The company is an important supplier to customers in the consumer, communications, medical, automotive, and industrial end markets. The firm operates in three segments: BU Opto Semiconductors, CMOS Sensors & ASICs, and BU Lamps and Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the BU Opto Semiconductors segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the Asia Pacific region and the rest from the Americas, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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