BN · rank #19 · 2026-09-08
GFS
NASDAQ · $24.81B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of the factors below; drives the rank. | 0.26 |
|---|---|
| Forward revenue growth Consensus forward revenue growth. | +12.6% |
| Forward net margin Consensus forward net margin. | +12.3% |
| Net margin TTM Trailing twelve month net margin. | +10.3% |
| Margin expansion Forward minus trailing net margin (percentage points). | +2.0% |
| Forward PEG Forward P/E to growth. Below 1 is cheap for the growth. | 0.67 |
| Debt / FCF Net debt relative to free cash flow. Lower is safer. | 2.11× |
| Analyst upside Spread between the consensus 12m target and the current price. | +68.1% |
| Last EPS surprise Most recent reported EPS versus consensus. | +3% |
| Market cap (USD) | $24.81B |
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Summary
GlobalFoundries operates as a global semiconductor foundry manufacturing feature-rich, specialty-node chips and advanced packaging solutions for AI infrastructure, automotive, and industrial markets.
Rationale
The quant signal is supported by the company's strategic pivot into advanced AI packaging, solid 12.6% forward revenue growth, and highly attractive 0.67 forward PEG ratio as it scales specialty capacity.
Material risks
- 1High customer concentration leaves the company vulnerable to capacity utilization and margin collapse if key clients choose to insource production or transition to competing foundries.
- 2Intensifying competition from larger foundries expanding into specialty nodes and advanced packaging could commoditize its offerings and erode its pricing power.
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