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GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC (GFS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

35.27 USD
+0.67 (+1.94%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:00:01 PM
35.27 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GFS. GFS was compared to 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GFS was profitable.
GFS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: GFS reported negative net income in multiple 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

With a Return On Assets value of -0.26%, GFS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.21% of the companies in the same industry.
GFS's Return On Equity of -0.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GFS outperforms 48.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GFS (4.20%) is better 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 10.75%.
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

The Operating Margin of GFS (11.44%) is better than 67.86% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.02%, GFS is not doing good in the industry: 77.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, GFS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 2.16. 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.
GFS's Altman-Z score of 2.16 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GFS is outperformed by 63.39% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GFS (1.43) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that GFS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GFS (0.13) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 1.43
Altman-Z 2.16
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC10.09%
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.
GFS has a Current ratio (3.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.24 indicates that GFS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GFS has a Quick ratio (2.24) which is in line with 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

The earnings per share for GFS have decreased by -6.32% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, GFS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.25% in the last year.
GFS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.03% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.17% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
GFS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.19% 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 5Y8.19%

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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.64, the valuation of GFS can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GFS indicates a rather cheap valuation: GFS is cheaper than 83.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GFS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
GFS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.83.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GFS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GFS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.64
Fwd PE 17.83
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 cheaper than 95.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GFS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.8
EV/EBITDA 7.68
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)5.31
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 (11/26/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 35.27 0 (0%)

35.27

+0.67 (+1.94%)

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 Cap19.57B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)-44.00M
Analysts73.85
Price Target40.09 (13.67%)
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)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.64
Fwd PE 17.83
P/S 2.88
P/FCF 16.8
P/OCF 10.79
P/B 1.67
P/tB 1.82
EV/EBITDA 7.68
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY4.62%
EPS(NY)1.98
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY9.27%
SpS12.24
BVpS21.1
TBVpS19.41
PEG (NY)5.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.82
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 2.16
F-Score6
WACC10.09%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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 5Y8.19%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.93%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year162.87%
EBIT Next 3Y49.92%
EBIT Next 5Y31.63%
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 21.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.67.


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.