Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) EBITDA Margin %: 24.37% (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Below Median

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TPE:3532 Formosa Sumco Technology Corp TPE:3532
55 GF Score
Price NT$283.00
GF Value NT$117.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Sumco Technology EBITDA Margin %?

Formosa Sumco Technology TPE:3532 -9.44% 55 EBITDA Margin % is 24.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 34.97. GuruFocus rates TPE:3532 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$117.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Semiconductors companies, Formosa Sumco Technology ranks better than 72.21% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$806 Mil. Formosa Sumco Technology's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$3,309 Mil. Therefore, Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.37%.


Formosa Sumco Technology  (TPE:3532) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Formosa Sumco Technology EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Formosa Sumco Technology EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA Margin % 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 Sumco Technology EBITDA Margin % Chart

Formosa Sumco Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Formosa Sumco Technology Quarterly Data
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TPE:3532 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 Sumco Technology EBITDA Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Formosa Sumco Technology EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2934.172/12334.292
=23.79 %

Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=806.256/3308.768
=24.37 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 24.37% mean?
Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) has a EBITDA Margin % of 24.37% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Formosa Sumco Technology and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 34.97. Over the past decade, Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.86 to 52.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Sumco Technology ranks #284 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Formosa Sumco Technology's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.37% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 34.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.86 to a high of 52.04. The Semiconductors industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.03. Formosa Sumco Technology's value of 24.37% is 120.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Sumco Technology ranks #284 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Sumco Technology has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Sumco Technology's EBITDA Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Formosa Sumco Technology ranks #284 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Formosa Sumco Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.03. Formosa Sumco Technology's value of 24.37% is 120.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Sumco Technology's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.86 to 52.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.97 vs. the industry median of 11.03, Formosa Sumco Technology 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 11.03, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Sumco Technology's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.37% is 120.9% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Formosa Sumco Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Sumco Technology's current EBITDA Margin % is 24.37%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 34.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Sumco Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$117.67, compared to a current price of NT$283.00 — trading 140.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 24.37%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 34.97 and 120.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 11.03. Formosa Sumco Technology's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532), the current EBITDA Margin % is 24.37% as of Mar. 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 Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Sumco Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$283.00 is trading 140.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$117.67. GuruFocus considers Formosa Sumco Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3532:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 24.37% (30% below median its 10-year median of 34.97)
  • GF Value™: NT$117.67 vs. price of NT$283.00 (140.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 120.9% above the Semiconductors median (#284 of 1022)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3532 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Sumco Technology Business Description

Address Nanjing East Road, 8th Floor, A1 Building, No. 380, Section 6, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN
Formosa Sumco Technology Corp is a Taiwan-based manufacturer and seller of silicon wafer electronic products. The company operates in two principal geographical areas: Taiwan, China, and Japan, with the majority of revenue from Taiwan. The company's product range includes Polished Wafers, Annealed Wafers, Test Wafers, and Epitaxial Wafers.
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NT$283.00
Price
NT$117.67
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