Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.50% (As of Jun. 2026) — 179% Above Median

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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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Formosa Laboratories TPE:4746 +0.42% 76 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 179% above its 10-year median of 3.40. 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. Among 808 Drug Manufacturers companies, Formosa Laboratories ranks better than 51.36% on this metric.

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) 3-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.


Formosa Laboratories 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


TPE:4746 vs ZTS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Formosa Laboratories's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Formosa Laboratories's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Laboratories's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


TPE:4746
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Formosa Laboratories 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.50% mean?
Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Formosa Laboratories and its competitors. This is 179% above median its historical median of 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Laboratories ranks #393 out of 808 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Formosa Laboratories' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Formosa Laboratories' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.50% is 179% above median its 10-year median of 3.40. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. Formosa Laboratories' value of 9.50% is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Laboratories ranks #393 out of 808 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Formosa Laboratories ranks #393 out of 808 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Formosa Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. Formosa Laboratories' value of 9.50% is 6.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.40 vs. the industry median of 8.90, Formosa Laboratories has consistently been above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Drug Manufacturers companies is 8.90, based on 808 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Laboratories's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.50% is 6.7% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Formosa Laboratories and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Laboratories's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.50%, which is 179% above median its own 10-year median of 3.40. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.50%, which is 179% above median its 10-year median of 3.40 and 6.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 8.90. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.50% 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:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.50% (179% above median its 10-year median of 3.40)
  • GF Value™: NT$73.36 vs. price of NT$48.20 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.7% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#393 of 808)

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.
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