GlobalFoundries GFS
United StatesTechnology · SemiconductorsUSD
74.68 USD (+55.4%)
22 analysts
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GlobalFoundries is a pure-play semiconductor foundry that manufactures chips for external customers in the automotive, communications, IoT, and data center markets, with fabs in the US, Germany, and Singapore.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Very solid balance sheet7.3
- ✓Good share-price trend7.1
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop2.8
- ✕Weak growth3.4
- ✕Little competitive advantage3.6
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe company has a solid balance sheet and an attractive forward valuation, but weak profitability and negative earnings growth require confirmation of operational improvement before increasing the position.
GlobalFoundries shows solid financial health with net cash (Net Debt/EBITDA -0.34) and good liquidity (2.48), but its quality is mediocre (ROIC 4.94%, gross margin 27.14%) and earnings growth is negative (-26.8%). Valuation is reasonable on a forward P/E basis (18.26) and PEG (0.73), suggesting the market already discounts a future recovery.
The main risk is the inability to translate its manufacturing capacity into sustainable profitability (ROIC 4.94%, operating margin 9.74%) in an environment of intense competition and very high capital investment cycles in the semiconductor industry.
Context and risks
No relevant recent news. The macro context of rising US rates and a stronger dollar does not materially affect GlobalFoundries: its balance sheet shows net cash, insulating it from financing costs, and its semiconductor foundry business does not depend on commodities or conflict-affected shipping routes.
Is GlobalFoundries stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Technology median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 37.6 | 31.3 | +20% |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.0 | 20.4 | −36% |
| Price / book | 2.2 | 6.3 | −65% |
| Price / sales | 3.9 | 5.3 | −27% |
Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.8 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).
Average analyst target: 74.68 USD, +55.4% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Technology medianValuation
- P/E
- 37.6
- Forward P/E
- 18.3
- EV / EBITDA
- 13.0
- Price / book
- 2.2
- Price / sales
- 3.9
- PEG
- 0.73
- Market cap
- 26.8B USD
- Enterprise value
- 25.8B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 6.2%
- ROA
- 3.0%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 4.9%
- Gross margin
- 27.1%
- Operating margin
- 9.7%
- Net margin
- 10.3%
- Free cash flow
- 758.2M USD
- FCF yield
- 2.8%
- Cash conversion
- 38%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 1.7B USD
- Net debt
- −679.0M USD
- Cash
- 2.4B USD
- EBITDA
- 2.0B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- −0.34
- Debt / equity
- 14.13
- Current ratio
- 2.48
- Quick ratio
- 1.73
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +5.8%
- Earnings growth
- −26.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- 1.28 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 2.63 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.0%
- Payout
- 9.4%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.76
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (22)
- Target price
- 74.68 USD
- 52-week range
- 32.02 – 92.55
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Is GlobalFoundries stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Technology median (within 15%). Valuation score: 6.8 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 74.68 USD, +55.4% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does GlobalFoundries get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.9 out of 10, rank 1,747 of 2,130 (better than 17% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Financial health (7.3) and its weakest, Risk & Context (2.8). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is GlobalFoundries's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 37.6: the share price equals 37.6 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Technology median is 31.3. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 18.3.
How much is GlobalFoundries worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 26.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 25.8B USD.
How much debt does GlobalFoundries have?
It has more cash than debt: net cash of 679.0M USD.
Does GlobalFoundries pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.00% and it pays out 9% of its earnings.
How has GlobalFoundries stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 46.4% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 32.02 and 92.55 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of GlobalFoundries?
22 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 74.68 USD (+55.4% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.