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Taiwan Styrene MonomerTPE:1310 -1.13%71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Jun. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates TPE:1310 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$8.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,420 Chemicals companies, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks better than 84.58% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1310'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Taiwan Styrene Monomer was 0.26. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.14.
TPE:1310's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 84.58% of 1420
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs TPE:1310: 0.06
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Taiwan Styrene Monomer and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #219 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.26. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's value of 0.06 is 83.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #219 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Styrene Monomer has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #219 out of 1420 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Taiwan Styrene Monomer in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's value of 0.06 is 83.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Taiwan Styrene Monomer 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.37, based on 1,420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 83.8% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Taiwan Styrene Monomer and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$8.77, compared to a current price of NT$8.72 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 83.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.37. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$8.72 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$8.77.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Styrene Monomer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1310:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.06 (57% below median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: NT$8.77 vs. price of NT$8.72 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.8% below the Chemicals median (#219 of 1420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corp manufactures and sells styrene monomer. The company's products include Styrene Monomer, Para-diethyl benzene, Toluene, and Ethyl benzene. Its main clients are the manufacturers of Polystyrene, ABS resins, and Synthetic rubber, of which the products are widely applied in industries of: electric appliances, machines, electronics, automobiles, and packaging etc. Its segments consist of the Plasticization segment, which engages in manufacturing and domestic/international sales of styrene monomer, chemical and plastic materials; the Investment segment, which engages in investment business; and the Other segment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Plasticization segment from Asia. Geographically, it operates in Asia, America, and Europe.
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