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Marvell TechnologyXSWX:MRVL -8.55%56 Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MRVL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF86.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Semiconductors companies, Marvell Technology ranks worse than 52.55% 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 Marvell Technology's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MRVL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Marvell Technology was 0.36. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.30.
XSWX:MRVL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 52.55% of 902
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs XSWX:MRVL: 0.29
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.
Marvell Technology Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Marvell Technology Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marvell 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.
XSWX:MRVL vs TXN, QCOM, ADI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Marvell 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.
Marvell Technology Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Marvell Technology's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marvell 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.
Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Marvell Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Marvell Technology's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Marvell Technology ranks #474 out of 902 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Marvell Technology's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Marvell Technology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.36. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Marvell Technology's value of 0.29 is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marvell Technology ranks #474 out of 902 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marvell Technology has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marvell Technology's Debt-to-Equity compare to TXN and QCOM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Marvell Technology ranks #474 out of 902 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Marvell Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Marvell Technology's value of 0.29 is 13.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Marvell Technology's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Marvell 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 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. Marvell Technology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 13.7% 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 Marvell 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. Marvell Technology's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marvell Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF86.45, compared to a current price of CHF155.00 — trading 79.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 13.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Marvell Technology's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Apr. 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 Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marvell Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF155.00 is trading 79.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF86.45.
GuruFocus considers Marvell Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MRVL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: CHF86.45 vs. price of CHF155.00 (79.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% above the Semiconductors median (#474 of 902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MRVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marvell Technology is a fabless chip designer focused on wired networking, where it has the second-highest market share. Marvell serves the data center, carrier, enterprise, and consumer end markets with processors, optical and copper transceivers, switches, and storage controllers.
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