Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 17% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1007h ago
Sector Performance
17th percentileFORM
0.02x
Sector Median
0.27x
Sector Avg
0.43x
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures how much a company relies on debt versus shareholder equity to fund its operations.
FormFactor's current ratio of 0.02x indicates it uses minimal debt — for every dollar of equity, only $0.02 is borrowed. This is far below the sector median of 0.27x, placing the company in the 17th percentile among its Technology peers, meaning most competitors carry more debt. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both marked as N/A, and there is no trend data available for the last eight quarters. Without a trend, the extremely low debt level alone suggests lower financial risk since the company has little obligation to creditors. This metric supports the overall BULLISH verdict because a low debt burden reduces bankruptcy risk and provides flexibility for growth investments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about FORM?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
How does FORM's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
FORM's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.02x compares to a Technology sector median of 0.27x, placing it in the 17th percentile.
Who are FORM's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: KLIC (0.05x), ACLS (0.04x), DIOD (0.03x), PLTR (0.03x), AMBA (0.02x).
The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.02x
Sector Median
0.27x
Sector Avg
0.43x
How FORM's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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