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Formosa Petrochemical's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$47,524 Mil.
Formosa Petrochemical's quarterly Beginning Cash Position
increased
from Sep. 2025 (NT$36,742 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$39,124 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (NT$39,124 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (NT$47,524 Mil).
Formosa Petrochemical's annual Beginning Cash Position
increased
from Dec. 2023 (NT$36,510 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$37,907 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (NT$37,907 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$22,988 Mil).
Formosa Petrochemical Beginning Cash Position Related Terms
Formosa Petrochemical Beginning Cash Position Historical Data
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Formosa Petrochemical Beginning Cash Position Chart
What does a Beginning Cash Position of NT$47,524 Mil mean?
Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) has a Beginning Cash Position of NT$47,524 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors.
Is Formosa Petrochemical's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Formosa Petrochemical's current Beginning Cash Position is NT$47,524 Mil. Overall, Formosa Petrochemical has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Petrochemical's Beginning Cash Position compare to MPC and VLO?
Formosa Petrochemical's Beginning Cash Position of NT$47,524 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors. Formosa Petrochemical's current Beginning Cash Position is NT$47,524 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Petrochemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$54.90, compared to a current price of NT$70.80 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is NT$47,524 Mil. Formosa Petrochemical's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505), the current Beginning Cash Position is NT$47,524 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$70.80 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$54.90.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Petrochemical to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6505:
Beginning Cash Position: NT$47,524 Mil
GF Value™: NT$54.90 vs. price of NT$70.80 (29% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6505 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Petrochemical Corp engages in the Operation of refinery of petroleum and integrated manufacture of hydrocarbon. The firm operates in two segments. The Petrochemical segment that derives majority revenue engages in producing and selling petroleum, and petrochemical products. The Public utility segment engages in producing and selling water, electricity, and steam. Its product offerings comprise gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, asphalt, sulfur, lubricant, diesel, naphtha, and liquid petroleum gas.
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