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The historical data trend for Formosa Plastics's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TPE:1301 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Formosa Plastics's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Formosa Plastics Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Formosa Plastics's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Plastics's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Formosa Plastics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Plastics ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Formosa Plastics' Buyback Yield % too high?
Formosa Plastics' current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Plastics ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Formosa Plastics has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Plastics' Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosa Plastics ranks #999999 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Formosa Plastics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.01, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Formosa Plastics and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Plastics's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Plastics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.04, compared to a current price of NT$65.70 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Formosa Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 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 Plastics (TPE:1301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Plastics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$65.70 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.04.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Plastics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1301:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$45.04 vs. price of NT$65.70 (45.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Plastics Corp is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells plastic-based products, chemical fibers, and petrochemicals. The company operates in five reportable segments: Plastics Division, Polyolefins Division, Polypropylene Division, Tairylan Division, and Chemical Division. The majority of revenue is derived from the Plastic division. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan, mainland China, and other countries, with the maximum revenue generated from Taiwan.
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