Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) EV-to-EBIT: 14.68 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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TPE:1326 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp TPE:1326
70 GF Score
Price NT$62.10
GF Value NT$43.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBIT?

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre TPE:1326 -1.74% 70 EV-to-EBIT is 14.68 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 11.57. GuruFocus rates TPE:1326 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Chemicals companies, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks better than 54.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Enterprise Value is NT$286,701 Mil. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$19,536 Mil. Therefore, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1326' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -173.3   Med: 11.57   Max: 230.21
Current: 14.68

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Formosa Chemicals & Fibre was 230.21. The lowest was -173.30. And the median was 11.57.

TPE:1326's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
54.55% of 1274 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 16.94 vs TPE:1326: 14.68

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$242,834 Mil. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$19,536 Mil. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.05%.


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre  (TPE:1326) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=19535.965/242833.6156
=8.05 %

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$242,834 Mil.
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EBIT 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$19,536 Mil.

* 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 Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBIT 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 Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBIT Chart

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -34.08 -92.15 -117.06 53.69 12.43

TPE:1326 vs DOW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


TPE:1326
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Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=286701.260/19535.965
=14.68

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Enterprise Value is NT$286,701 Mil.
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EBIT 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$19,536 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 14.68 mean?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.68 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 11.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #579 out of 1274 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.68 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 11.57. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.94. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's value of 14.68 is 13.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #579 out of 1274 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #579 out of 1274 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Formosa Chemicals & Fibre in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.94. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's value of 14.68 is 13.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.57 vs. the industry median of 16.94, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 16.94, based on 1,274 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.68 is 13.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.68, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 11.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.57, compared to a current price of NT$62.10 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.68, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 11.57 and 13.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.94. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.68 as of Aug. 29, 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 Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$62.10 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.57. GuruFocus considers Formosa Chemicals & Fibre to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1326:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 14.68 (27% above median its 10-year median of 11.57)
  • GF Value™: NT$43.57 vs. price of NT$62.10 (42.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.3% below the Chemicals median (#579 of 1274)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1326 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Business Description

Address No.388, Nanjing E. Road, 10th Floor, Section 6, Taipei, TWN, 105
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp businesses are the production and sales of petrochemical products, including PTA, PS, AN, Butadiene, SM polymer, SM, benzene, toluene, pxylene (PX) and o-xylene (OX), as well as nylon fiber, and rayon staple fiber. The Company is also engaged in spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing.
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