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Formosa Taffeta CoTPE:1434 +0.55%73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates TPE:1434 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks better than 66.13% 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 Formosa Taffeta Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1434'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.32
Current: 0.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Formosa Taffeta Co was 0.32. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.24.
TPE:1434's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 66.13% of 933
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TPE:1434: 0.23
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.
Formosa Taffeta Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Formosa Taffeta Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formosa Taffeta Co'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.
Formosa Taffeta Co Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Formosa Taffeta Co'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.
Formosa Taffeta Co Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Formosa Taffeta Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Taffeta Co'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.
Formosa Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Formosa Taffeta Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Formosa Taffeta Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks #316 out of 933 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Formosa Taffeta Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Formosa Taffeta Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 is near median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.32. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Formosa Taffeta Co's value of 0.23 is 43.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks #316 out of 933 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Taffeta Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Taffeta Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks #316 out of 933 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Formosa Taffeta Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Formosa Taffeta Co's value of 0.23 is 43.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Taffeta Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Formosa Taffeta Co 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.41, based on 933 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. Formosa Taffeta Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 is 43.9% 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 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 Formosa Taffeta Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Taffeta Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Taffeta Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.73, compared to a current price of NT$18.20 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 43.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.41. Formosa Taffeta Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Formosa Taffeta Co (TPE:1434), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 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 Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Taffeta Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.20 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.73.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Taffeta Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1434:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.23 (near median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: NT$17.73 vs. price of NT$18.20 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#316 of 933)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1434 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Taffeta Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that is principally involved in the textile industry. Primary department is Fabrics, dyeing and others of which activities are Amine fabrics, polyester fabrics, cotton fabrics, blending fabrics and umbrella ribs and Secondary department is Cord fabrics, petroleum of which activities are Cord, plastic bags, refineries for gasoline, diesel, crude oil and the related petroleum products, cotton fibers, blending fibers and protection fibers. The Group has three reportable segments First business group, Cord fabric department and Gasoline department. The majority of revenue comes from First business group. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan as compare to Asia.
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