Stock Analysis
GlobalFoundries Inc.GFS
P/E 29.40×· 5Y range 18.67–55.78×· 76th percentile of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Semiconductors
AnalystsBuy26 analystsP/E 29.4× sits at the 76th percentile of its 4.9664613278576315-year history.
Cash covers 140% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Financial Health93
- Quality92
Risks
- Valuation42
- Growth31
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
-4.3% today· Z 2.2σ
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Interest coverage 29.4× — debt well covered
What's happening with GFS
Profile
Strong financial health and earnings quality; moat, growth, valuation and profitability lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation42/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (76th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (3.1%)12/25
- P/S (3.8x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (31.6x)5/25
- Growth31/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (0.8%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (45.7%)25/25
- Profitability42/100 · Weak
- ROIC (5.6%)5/25
- ROE (7.5%)5/25
- Net margin (13.0%)20/25
- Operating margin (11.7%)12/25
- Financial Health93/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (2.82)18/25
- Current ratio (2.48)25/25
- Interest coverage (29.4x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality92/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.79)25/25
- FCF conversion (90%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 6.2%)20/25
- Moat29/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/5 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (24.9%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (4/5 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -3.9%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠2 loss-making years in recent history
About GlobalFoundries Inc.
GlobalFoundries is a top-five contract semiconductor manufacturer globally. Show more
It was originally the manufacturing arm of Advanced Micro Devices before it was spun out in 2009. The foundry sells chips into a range of end markets including smartphones, PCs, Internet of Things, data centers, automotive, industrial, and so on, but primarily focuses on more mature process technologies. Until 2021, the firm was privately held by Mubadala Investment, the sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates, which remains its controlling shareholder today. GlobalFoundries merged with Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing in 2009 and acquired IBM's chipmaking business in 2015. GF is headquartered in Malta, New York, and has about 13,000 staff.
Employees: 14,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
42D+P/E (TTM)29.2xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 18.7x–55.8x · 76th pct
P/FCF24.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Elevated investment — CapEx = 58% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
FCF Yield3.1%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -2.0%–6.0% · 53rd pct · Elevated investment — CapEx = 58% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
P/S (TTM)3.81xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.5x–7.3x · 46th pct
EV/EBIT31.6xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 15.7x–61.1x · 87th pct
EV/Sales3.9xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E20.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.18xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.39B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Elevated investment: Elevated investment — CapEx = 58% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Profitability
42D+ROIC5.6%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE7.5%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA4.2%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin13.0%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin11.7%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin24.9%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin11.7%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue · Elevated investment — CapEx = 58% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
True FCF Margin8.3%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Elevated investment — CapEx = 58% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Growth
31DRevenue CAGR0.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth45.7%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income26.4%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue3.4%C
Grade C: MedTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
93A+Altman Z-Score2.82C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.48xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.74xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage29.4xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF · Elevated investment — CapEx = 58% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.14xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt1.40xA
Grade A: CoveredCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
92A+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.79A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion89.9%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income · Elevated investment — CapEx = 58% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Margin Stability6.2%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue16.5%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.41xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Azar Samak L Filed | Azar Samak L | SellOpen market sale | -335 | |
Franklin Sam Filed | Franklin Sam | Tax withholding | -106 | |
Azar Samak L Filed | Azar Samak L | SellOpen market sale | -335 | |
Raman Pradheepa Filed | Raman Pradheepa | SellOpen market sale | -2145 | |
Raman Pradheepa Filed | Raman Pradheepa | Tax withholding | -2222 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Azar Samak L Filed | Azar Samak L | SellOpen market sale | -335 | |
Azar Samak L Filed | Azar Samak L | SellOpen market sale | -335 | |
Azar Samak L Filed | Azar Samak L | SellOpen market sale | -335 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
29EROIC >12% Years0/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)24.9%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years4/5 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-3.9%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.59
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$4.35
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$21.54
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.68B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$2.36B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-679.00MA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$11.87B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability3.37xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$25.84B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.85D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Dec 2025 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS)
GFS is down 4.27% at the last close. GlobalFoundries Inc. meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 2.82 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.79 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- GlobalFoundries Inc. posted a net loss in 2 of 5 available completed fiscal years (2021–2025).
See how GFS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all GFS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | After-hours | 46.35 | -4.94% | -2.16 |
Frequently Asked Questions about GFS
What is the current GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS) stock price?
GFS is trading at $46.68 at the last market close, down 4.27% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks GFS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is GFS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates GlobalFoundries Inc.'s financial health at 93/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is GFS stock overvalued?
GlobalFoundries Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 29.2 and our valuation score rates it 42/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does GlobalFoundries Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for GFS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does GlobalFoundries Inc. operate in?
GlobalFoundries Inc. operates in the Technology sector, within the Semiconductors industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does GlobalFoundries Inc. do?
GlobalFoundries is a top-five contract semiconductor manufacturer globally.
About GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS) Stock
GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors industry. As of the latest update, GlobalFoundries Inc. is trading at $46.68, down 4.27% on the day with a market capitalization of $25.8 billion. The financial health score for GFS is 93/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for GFS stock.
GFS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time GFS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for GFS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for GlobalFoundries Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 93/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for GFS.
- Sector peers: Compare GFS against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is GFS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS) as an investment. The financial health score of 93/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.