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Formosa Petrochemical's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2.18.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$5.76.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -11.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -11.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -19.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Formosa Petrochemical's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 157.80% per year. The lowest was -60.20% per year. And the median was -11.70% per year.
Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Formosa Petrochemical Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Formosa Petrochemical Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formosa Petrochemical's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
TPE:6505 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Formosa Petrochemical's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Formosa Petrochemical's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Petrochemical's PE Ratio falls into.
Formosa Petrochemical Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Formosa Petrochemical's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$5.76
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of NT$5.76 mean?
Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of NT$5.76 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #444 out of 734 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Formosa Petrochemical's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Formosa Petrochemical's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is NT$5.76. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #444 out of 734 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Petrochemical has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Petrochemical's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #444 out of 734 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Formosa Petrochemical in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors. Formosa Petrochemical's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is NT$5.76. 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$55.24, compared to a current price of NT$82.80 — trading 49.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is NT$5.76. Formosa Petrochemical's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is NT$5.76 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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$82.80 is trading 49.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$55.24.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Petrochemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6505:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): NT$5.76
GF Value™: NT$55.24 vs. price of NT$82.80 (49.9% above fair value)
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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