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GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC (GFS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

37.19 USD
+1.31 (+3.65%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 3:01:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

GFS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of GFS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. GFS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GFS was profitable.
In the past year GFS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.26%, GFS is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.21% of the companies in the same industry.
GFS has a Return On Equity (-0.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GFS's Return On Invested Capital of 4.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GFS outperforms 61.61% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GFS 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

With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.44%, GFS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.02%, GFS is doing worse than 77.68% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GFS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GFS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
GFS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GFS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.20, GFS is doing worse than 63.39% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GFS is 1.43, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GFS, only 1.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.43, GFS is in the better half of 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.13, GFS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 1.43
Altman-Z 2.2
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC9.8%
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

GFS has a Current Ratio of 3.03. This indicates that GFS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GFS has a Current ratio (3.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GFS has a Quick Ratio of 2.24. This indicates that GFS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GFS has a Quick ratio of 2.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GFS outperforms 54.46% of its industry peers.
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

GFS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.32%.
Looking at the last year, GFS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.25% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.03% on average over the past years.
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.
GFS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.44% yearly.
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

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.82 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GFS.
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.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.80 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GFS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GFS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. GFS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.82
Fwd PE 18.8
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

96.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GFS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
91.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GFS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.74
EV/EBITDA 7.85
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 GFS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GFS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)5.6
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 (12/2/2025, 3:01:01 PM)

37.19

+1.31 (+3.65%)

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 Cap20.67B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)-44.00M
Analysts73.85
Price Target40.09 (7.8%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio4.71
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 22.82
Fwd PE 18.8
P/S 3.04
P/FCF 17.74
P/OCF 11.39
P/B 1.76
P/tB 1.92
EV/EBITDA 7.85
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY4.38%
EPS(NY)1.98
Fwd EY5.32%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY5.64%
OCF(TTM)3.26
OCFY8.78%
SpS12.22
BVpS21.08
TBVpS19.39
PEG (NY)5.6
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
WACC9.8%
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 22.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.76.


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.