Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.39 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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TPE:4746 Formosa Laboratories Inc TPE:4746
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Price NT$51.20
GF Value NT$99.41
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What is Formosa Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Formosa Laboratories TPE:4746 -0.97% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates TPE:4746 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$99.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 749 Drug Manufacturers companies, Formosa Laboratories ranks better than 62.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Formosa Laboratories's current share price is NT$51.20. Formosa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$36.74. Formosa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:4746' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 1.77   Max: 3.41
Current: 1.39

During the past years, Formosa Laboratories's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.41. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.77.

TPE:4746's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
62.75% of 749 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.95 vs TPE:4746: 1.39

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Formosa Laboratories's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$10.681. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is NT$36.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Formosa Laboratories  (TPE:4746) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Formosa Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Formosa Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Formosa Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.85 2.17 2.97 1.93 1.61

Formosa Laboratories Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 1.93 1.80 1.88 1.76 1.61

TPE:4746 vs ZTS, UTHR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Formosa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Formosa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Formosa Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Formosa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=51.20/36.74
=1.39

* 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 Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Formosa Laboratories's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=10.681/324.0540*324.0540
=10.681

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

Formosa Laboratories Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 7.857 238.132 10.692
201606 9.607 241.018 12.917
201609 8.287 241.428 11.123
201612 8.196 241.432 11.001
201703 6.084 243.801 8.087
201706 7.345 244.955 9.717
201709 6.699 246.819 8.795
201712 6.854 246.524 9.010
201803 6.508 249.554 8.451
201806 7.315 251.989 9.407
201809 6.996 252.439 8.981
201812 6.240 251.233 8.049
201903 5.896 254.202 7.516
201906 5.993 256.143 7.582
201909 7.170 256.759 9.049
201912 7.232 256.974 9.120
202003 6.692 258.115 8.402
202006 6.621 257.797 8.323
202009 6.864 260.280 8.546
202012 6.716 260.474 8.355
202103 6.054 264.877 7.407
202106 6.822 271.696 8.137
202109 5.739 274.310 6.780
202112 7.340 278.802 8.531
202203 6.943 287.504 7.826
202206 6.876 296.311 7.520
202209 8.511 296.808 9.292
202212 8.807 296.797 9.616
202303 7.750 301.836 8.320
202306 8.995 305.109 9.554
202309 9.365 307.789 9.860
202312 10.081 306.746 10.650
202403 9.431 312.332 9.785
202406 10.095 314.175 10.412
202409 8.755 315.301 8.998
202412 11.088 315.605 11.385
202503 9.511 319.799 9.638
202506 10.298 322.561 10.346
202509 9.597 324.800 9.575
202512 10.681 324.054 10.681

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.39 mean?
Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.39 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Formosa Laboratories and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Formosa Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 3.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Laboratories ranks #279 out of 749 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Formosa Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Formosa Laboratories' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.39 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 3.41. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.95. Formosa Laboratories' value of 1.39 is 28.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Laboratories ranks #279 out of 749 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Formosa Laboratories ranks #279 out of 749 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Formosa Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.95. Formosa Laboratories' value of 1.39 is 28.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Laboratories' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 3.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Formosa Laboratories has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.95, based on 749 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.39 is 28.7% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Formosa Laboratories and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$99.41, compared to a current price of NT$51.20 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 28.7% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.95. Formosa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 26, 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 Laboratories (TPE:4746) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$51.20 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$99.41. GuruFocus considers Formosa Laboratories to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4746:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.39 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.77)
  • GF Value™: NT$99.41 vs. price of NT$51.20 (48.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.7% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#279 of 749)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4746 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Laboratories Business Description

Address No. 36-1, Heping Street, Luzhu disctrict, Taoyuan, TWN, 338002
Formosa Laboratories Inc is mainly engaged in the wholesale and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as ultraviolet absorbers. The company geographically operates in India, Taiwan, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, China, Canada, United States, and Others.
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