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* 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Formosan Union Chemical'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.
Formosan Union Chemical Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Formosan Union Chemical's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosan Union Chemical'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.
Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. Over the past decade, Formosan Union Chemical's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 4.10 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Formosan Union Chemical's Buyback Yield % too high?
Formosan Union Chemical's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.10 to a high of 4.10. Based on the distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Formosan Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosan Union Chemical's Buyback Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #999999 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Formosan Union Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Historically, Formosan Union Chemical's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 4.10 to 4.10 over the past decade. 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 Formosan Union Chemical 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. Formosan Union Chemical'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 Formosan Union Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.52, compared to a current price of NT$27.35 — trading 47.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Formosan Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosan Union Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$27.35 is trading 47.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.52.
GuruFocus considers Formosan Union Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1709:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$18.52 vs. price of NT$27.35 (47.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosan Union Chemical Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the production, processing, and trading of chemical products. Its key products are alkyl benzene, nonyl phenol, and hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and its derivatives. The products are mainly used as raw materials for detergents, surfactants, rubbers, and plastic anti-oxidant agents, among others.
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