Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) Cash Ratio: 2.09 (As of Jun. 2026) — 57% Above Median

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TPE:1326 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp TPE:1326
70 GF Score
Price NT$70.20
GF Value NT$43.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Cash Ratio?

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre TPE:1326 -1.54% 70 Cash Ratio is 2.09 as of Jun. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates TPE:1326 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks better than 86.21% on this metric.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.09.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre has a Cash Ratio of 2.09. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.

The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1326' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 1.33   Max: 2.09
Current: 2.09

During the past 13 years, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's highest Cash Ratio was 2.09. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.33.

TPE:1326's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
86.21% of 1581 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.51 vs TPE:1326: 2.09

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre  (TPE:1326) Cash Ratio Explanation

The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.

The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.

In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Cash Ratio Related Terms


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio 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.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Cash Ratio Chart

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.71 1.14 1.22 0.56 1.35

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cash Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.65 0.72 1.35 1.16 2.09

TPE:1326 vs DOW: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Chemicals & Fibre Cash Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio falls into.


TPE:1326
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Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=121454.083/90058.494
=1.35

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=246429.466/117716.786
=2.09

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 2.09 mean?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) has a Cash Ratio of 2.09 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #218 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio too high?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Cash Ratio of 2.09 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 2.09. The Chemicals industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's value of 2.09 is 309.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #218 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Cash Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #218 out of 1581 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Formosa Chemicals & Fibre in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's value of 2.09 is 309.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cash Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.51, based on 1,581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Cash Ratio of 2.09 is 309.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Cash Ratio is 2.09, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.95, compared to a current price of NT$70.20 — trading 59.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 2.09, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 309.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.51. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326), the current Cash Ratio is 2.09 as of Jun. 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 Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$70.20 is trading 59.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.95. GuruFocus considers Formosa Chemicals & Fibre to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1326:

  • Cash Ratio: 2.09 (57% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
  • GF Value™: NT$43.95 vs. price of NT$70.20 (59.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 309.8% above the Chemicals median (#218 of 1581)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1326 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Business Description

Address No.388, Nanjing E. Road, 10th Floor, Section 6, Taipei, TWN, 105
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp businesses are the production and sales of petrochemical products, including PTA, PS, AN, Butadiene, SM polymer, SM, benzene, toluene, pxylene (PX) and o-xylene (OX), as well as nylon fiber, and rayon staple fiber. The Company is also engaged in spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing.
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