Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -3.70% (As of Jun. 2026)

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TPE:4746 Formosa Laboratories Inc TPE:4746
76 GF Score
Price NT$48.20
GF Value NT$73.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Laboratories 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Formosa Laboratories TPE:4746 +0.42% 76 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.70% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4746 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$73.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Formosa Laboratories's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1.00.

During the past 12 months, Formosa Laboratories's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 88.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Formosa Laboratories was 79.90% per year. The lowest was -36.20% per year. And the median was 3.40% per year.


Formosa Laboratories  (TPE:4746) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


Formosa Laboratories 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


TPE:4746 vs ZTS: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Formosa Laboratories's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Formosa Laboratories's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Laboratories's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


TPE:4746
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Formosa Laboratories 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -3.70% mean?
Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -3.70% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Formosa Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Formosa Laboratories' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Formosa Laboratories' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.70%. Overall, Formosa Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Laboratories' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ZTS?
Formosa Laboratories' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -3.70% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Formosa Laboratories and its competitors. Formosa Laboratories's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.70%. 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$73.36, compared to a current price of NT$48.20 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.70%. Formosa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.70% 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 Laboratories (TPE:4746) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$48.20 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$73.36. GuruFocus considers Formosa Laboratories to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4746:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -3.70%
  • GF Value™: NT$73.36 vs. price of NT$48.20 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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.
76GF Score

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