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Formosan Union ChemicalTPE:1709 -0.46%67 EV-to-EBIT is 18.82 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 13.03. GuruFocus rates TPE:1709 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,264 Chemicals companies, Formosan Union Chemical ranks worse than 53.24% on this metric.
Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) 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.
Formosan Union Chemical's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$9,043 Mil.
Formosan Union Chemical's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$854 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.
Formosan Union Chemical EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Formosan Union Chemical EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Formosan Union Chemical'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.
Formosan Union Chemical EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Formosan Union Chemical's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosan Union Chemical's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Formosan Union Chemical's current Enterprise Value is NT$16,079 Mil.
Formosan Union Chemical's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$854 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.
Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.82 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 13.03. Over the past decade, Formosan Union Chemical's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.38 to 42.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #673 out of 1264 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Formosan Union Chemical's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Formosan Union Chemical's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.82 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 13.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.38 to a high of 42.87. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.41. Formosan Union Chemical's value of 18.82 is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #673 out of 1264 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosan Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosan Union Chemical's EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #673 out of 1264 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Formosan Union Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.41. Formosan Union Chemical's value of 18.82 is 8.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosan Union Chemical's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.38 to 42.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.03 vs. the industry median of 17.41, Formosan Union Chemical 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.41, based on 1,264 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. Formosan Union Chemical's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.82 is 8.1% 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 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 Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosan Union Chemical's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.82, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 13.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosan Union Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.02, compared to a current price of NT$30.30 — trading 68.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.82, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 13.03 and 8.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.41. Formosan Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.82 as of Aug. 20, 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 Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosan Union Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$30.30 is trading 68.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.02.
GuruFocus considers Formosan Union Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1709:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.82 (44% above median its 10-year median of 13.03)
GF Value™: NT$18.02 vs. price of NT$30.30 (68.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% above the Chemicals median (#673 of 1264)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosan Union Chemical Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the production, processing, and trading of chemical products. Its key products are alkyl benzene, nonyl phenol, and hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and its derivatives. The products are mainly used as raw materials for detergents, surfactants, rubbers, and plastic anti-oxidant agents, among others.
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