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GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC (GFS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GFS - KYG393871085 - Common Stock

35.88 USD
+0.04 (+0.11%)
Last: 12/1/2025, 6:42:59 PM
35.94 USD
+0.06 (+0.17%)
After Hours: 12/1/2025, 6:42:59 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, GFS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GFS was compared to 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. GFS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GFS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GFS had positive earnings in the past year.
GFS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years GFS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
GFS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
GFS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGFS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

GFS has a Return On Assets (-0.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -0.38%, GFS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.21% of the companies in the same industry.
GFS has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.20%) than 61.61% of its industry peers.
GFS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.80%. This is below the industry average of 10.76%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.26%
ROE -0.38%
ROIC 4.2%
ROA(3y)4.06%
ROA(5y)-0.08%
ROE(3y)7.11%
ROE(5y)-0.12%
ROIC(3y)5.8%
ROIC(5y)N/A
GFS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGFS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.44%, GFS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
GFS has a Gross Margin of 24.02%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GFS underperforms 77.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GFS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.44%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.02%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.97%
GM growth 5YN/A
GFS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGFS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GFS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GFS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, GFS has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GFS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GFS Yearly Shares OutstandingGFS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
GFS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGFS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

GFS has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. This is not the best score and indicates that GFS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.20, GFS is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GFS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.43. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.43, GFS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that GFS is not too dependend on debt financing.
GFS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GFS outperforms 55.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 1.43
Altman-Z 2.2
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC9.79%
GFS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGFS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.03 indicates that GFS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 3.03, GFS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.24 indicates that GFS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.24, GFS is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.03
Quick Ratio 2.24
GFS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGFS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GFS have decreased by -6.32% in the last year.
GFS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.25%.
Measured over the past years, GFS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.25%
Revenue growth 3Y0.83%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-2.93%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GFS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.17% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GFS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.08%
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3Y16.63%
EPS Next 5Y20.17%
Revenue Next Year0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y9.44%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GFS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGFS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2031 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
GFS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGFS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.01, the valuation of GFS can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GFS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GFS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.14, GFS is valued on the expensive side.
GFS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GFS is cheaper than 83.93% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GFS to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.21), we can say GFS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.01
Fwd PE 18.14
GFS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGFS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GFS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GFS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.11
EV/EBITDA 7.84
GFS Per share dataGFS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
GFS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)5.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3Y16.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GFS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC

NASDAQ:GFS (12/1/2025, 6:42:59 PM)

After market: 35.94 +0.06 (+0.17%)

35.88

+0.04 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners101.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.94B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)-44.00M
Analysts73.85
Price Target40.09 (11.73%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio4.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.95%
Min EPS beat(2)8.67%
Max EPS beat(2)17.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.24%
Min EPS beat(4)2.49%
Max EPS beat(4)17.23%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)18.39%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)15.79%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)23.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.3%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.3%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.32%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.09%
PT rev (1m)-1.18%
PT rev (3m)-3.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.01
Fwd PE 18.14
P/S 2.94
P/FCF 17.11
P/OCF 10.99
P/B 1.7
P/tB 1.85
EV/EBITDA 7.84
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)1.98
Fwd EY5.51%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY5.84%
OCF(TTM)3.26
OCFY9.1%
SpS12.22
BVpS21.08
TBVpS19.39
PEG (NY)5.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.26%
ROE -0.38%
ROCE 5.31%
ROIC 4.2%
ROICexc 5.45%
ROICexgc 5.94%
OM 11.44%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.02%
FCFM 17.16%
ROA(3y)4.06%
ROA(5y)-0.08%
ROE(3y)7.11%
ROE(5y)-0.12%
ROIC(3y)5.8%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.4%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.71%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.34%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.97%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 1.43
Debt/EBITDA 0.71
Cap/Depr 47.06%
Cap/Sales 9.56%
Interest Coverage 10.22
Cash Conversion 84.14%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.03
Quick Ratio 2.24
Altman-Z 2.2
F-Score6
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)117.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y4.08%
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3Y16.63%
EPS Next 5Y20.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.25%
Revenue growth 3Y0.83%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-2.93%
Revenue Next Year0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y9.44%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.93%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year162.87%
EBIT Next 3Y49.92%
EBIT Next 5Y31.62%
FCF growth 1Y283.46%
FCF growth 3Y0.75%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-6.11%
OCF growth 3Y-15.35%
OCF growth 5Y28.22%

GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC / GFS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC (GFS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GFS.


What is the valuation status of GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC (GFS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC (GFS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GFS stock?

GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC (GFS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC (GFS) is 22.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.7.


What is the earnings growth outlook for GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC (GFS) is expected to grow by 4.08% in the next year.