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Formosa PetrochemicalTPE:6505 -7.94%83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates TPE:6505 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$54.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Oil & Gas companies, Formosa Petrochemical ranks better than 53.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Petrochemical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6505'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.97 Max: 1.36
Current: 0.95
During the past years, Formosa Petrochemical's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.97.
TPE:6505's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 53.54% of 706
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs TPE:6505: 0.95
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 Petrochemical's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$17.005. 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$81.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) 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 Petrochemical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Formosa Petrochemical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formosa Petrochemical'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 Petrochemical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
TPE:6505 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Formosa Petrochemical'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 Petrochemical Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Formosa Petrochemical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Petrochemical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Formosa Petrochemical 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.
* 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.
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 1.05 mean?
Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.05 as of Jul. 25, 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 Petrochemical and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Formosa Petrochemical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #328 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Formosa Petrochemical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Formosa Petrochemical's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.05 is near median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.36. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Formosa Petrochemical's value of 1.05 is 0.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #328 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Petrochemical has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Petrochemical's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #328 out of 706 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Formosa Petrochemical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Formosa Petrochemical's value of 1.05 is 0.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Petrochemical's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Formosa Petrochemical 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.06, based on 706 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 Petrochemical's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.05 is 0.9% 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 Petrochemical and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Petrochemical's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.97. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$54.51, compared to a current price of NT$85.80 — trading 57.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 0.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.06. Formosa Petrochemical's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 25, 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$85.80 is trading 57.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$54.51.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Petrochemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6505:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.05 (near median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: NT$54.51 vs. price of NT$85.80 (57.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#328 of 706)
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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