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GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS)
Profile ItemGFS
NameGlobalFoundries Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductors
Market Capitalization21.53 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateOctober 28, 2021
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

GFS
GSPC
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GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GFSIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)19.69%35.06%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-7.06%22.14%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-7.38%7.43%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

GFS
GSPC
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GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GFSIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)62.43%73.97%
Beta (5Y)1.841.84
Max Drawdown (5Y)-61.53%-64.62%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. GFS is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GFSIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.250.42
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.370.61

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) posts ROE of 1.69%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

GFS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1.69%

Group distribution
Max
52.82%
Q3
22.26%
Median
10.58%
GFS
1.69%
Q1
1.29%
Min
-16.89%
Largest peers
NVDA
117.21%
SKHY
92.54%
MU
88.26%
AVGO
44.25%
TSM
41.86%
AMD
11.96%
GFS
1.69%
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Where GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stands on ROE within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) keeps 2.76% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

GFS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.76%

Group distribution
Max
63.80%
Q3
28.36%
Median
11.44%
GFS
2.76%
Q1
0.90%
Min
-37.77%
Largest peers
SKHY
70.27%
MU
63.80%
NVDA
63.66%
TSM
51.12%
AVGO
42.94%
AMD
16.77%
GFS
2.76%
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Where GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stands on net margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) turns 12.11% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

GFS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

12.11%

Group distribution
Max
58.66%
Q3
30.23%
Median
15.91%
GFS
12.11%
Q1
7.54%
Min
-25.74%
Largest peers
MU
80.68%
SKHY
79.66%
NVDA
66.24%
TSM
58.66%
AVGO
54.31%
AMD
21.17%
GFS
12.11%
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Where GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stands on operating margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GFSIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)1.69%10.58%
ROA (TTM)3.11%4.85%
Net Margin (TTM)2.76%11.44%
Operating Margin (TTM)12.11%15.91%
Gross Margin (TTM)28.47%49.36%

Growth

Revenue Growth

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) grew revenue 0.61%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

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GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GFSIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)0.61%9.64%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-5.74%0.00%
EPS Growth (YoY)--4.90%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-15.34%-7.71%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) has current ratio of 2.58, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

GFS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.58

Group distribution
Max
10.33
Q3
5.62
Median
3.33
GFS
2.58
Q1
2.35
Min
1.03
Largest peers
SKHY
26.88
NVDA
4.59
MU
3.31
AMD
2.73
GFS
2.58
TSM
2.51
AVGO
2.50
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Where GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stands on current ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

GFS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.14

Group distribution
Max
1.46
Q3
0.65
Median
0.27
GFS
0.14
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00
Largest peers
AVGO
0.60
NVDA
0.17
GFS
0.14
AMD
0.13
TSM
0.12
SKHY
0.05
MU
0.04
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Where GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GFSIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.583.33
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.140.27
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.27-0.36

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) has dividend yield of 0.66%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

GFS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.66%

Group distribution
Max
1.37%
GFS
0.66%
Q3
0.65%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
SKHY
2,118.64%
TSM
1.70%
AVGO
0.89%
GFS
0.66%
NVDA
0.15%
MU
0.09%
AMD
0.00%
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Where GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stands on dividend yield within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) has payout ratio of 68.57%, above the peer distribution for its industry. The dividend consumes more reported earnings than peers normally do, leaving unusually thin earnings cover.

GFS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

68.57%

Group distribution
GFS
68.57%
Max
49.64%
Q3
21.71%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
GFS
68.57%
AVGO
32.44%
TSM
24.46%
NVDA
3.54%
MU
0.71%
SKHY
0.00%
AMD
0.00%
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Where GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stands on payout ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GFSIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.66%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)68.57%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) trades at P/E ratio of 110.34, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

GFS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

110.34

Group distribution
GFS
110.34
Max
110.34
Q3
66.81
Median
37.02
Q1
23.96
Min
8.12
Largest peers
GFS
110.34
AMD
95.95
AVGO
37.51
TSM
24.33
NVDA
23.60
MU
9.28
SKHY
8.12
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Where GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stands on P/E ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) trades at 3.01 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

GFS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.01

Group distribution
Max
21.42
Q3
12.27
Median
5.76
GFS
3.01
Q1
2.73
Min
0.00
Largest peers
AMD
16.21
AVGO
15.73
NVDA
14.88
MU
5.86
GFS
3.01
TSM
0.39
SKHY
0.00
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Where GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stands on P/S ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) trades at 1.80 on P/B ratio, in the lower book-value quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for the balance-sheet equity than they pay for most peers, with returns on that equity still central to the read.

GFS

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1.80

Group distribution
Max
14.06
Q3
7.44
Median
4.29
Q1
2.30
GFS
1.80
Min
0.20
Largest peers
TSM
71.65
NVDA
19.68
AVGO
14.06
AMD
10.77
MU
5.64
SKHY
3.95
GFS
1.80
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Where GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) stands on P/B ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: GFSIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)110.3437.02
P/S Ratio (TTM)3.015.76
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.804.29
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.04%1.46%