Semiconductor Manufacturing International has the GF Score of 77, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
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Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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SHSE:688981 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: GF Score Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International GF Score vs Semiconductors Industry
Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) has a GF Score of 77 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 62.00. Over the past decade, Semiconductor Manufacturing International's GF Score has ranged from 25.00 to 83.00.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International's GF Score too high?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current GF Score of 77 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 62.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.00 to a high of 83.00. Overall, Semiconductor Manufacturing International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semiconductor Manufacturing International's GF Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's GF Score of 77 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. Historically, Semiconductor Manufacturing International's own GF Score has ranged from 25.00 to 83.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Semiconductors company?
A good GF Score depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current GF Score is 77, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 62.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥69.60, compared to a current price of ¥147.80 — trading 112.4% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 77, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 62.00. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981), the current GF Score is 77 as of Jun. 28, 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥147.80 is trading 112.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥69.60.
GuruFocus considers Semiconductor Manufacturing International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688981:
GF Score: 77 (24% above median its 10-year median of 62.00)
GF Value™: ¥69.60 vs. price of ¥147.80 (112.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Business Description
Founded in 2000, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is the largest foundry in China and the third-largest globally after TSMC and Samsung Electronics, overtaking GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics in 2024. The company's headquarters and foundry are in Shanghai, with additional foundries in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Its products are used in artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, memory, and "Internet of Things" products. SMIC employs 19,952 people as of Dec. 31, 2025.
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