Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) EV-to-EBITDA: -5.30 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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TPE:1310 Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corp TPE:1310
71 GF Score
Price NT$8.43
GF Value NT$8.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Styrene Monomer EV-to-EBITDA?

Taiwan Styrene Monomer TPE:1310 -2.99% 71 EV-to-EBITDA is -5.30 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1310 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$8.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,338 Chemicals companies, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks worse than 74738.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's enterprise value is NT$3,284 Mil. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-620 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -5.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1310' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -80.89   Med: 5.89   Max: 128.45
Current: -5.3

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Taiwan Styrene Monomer was 128.45. The lowest was -80.89. And the median was 5.89.

TPE:1310's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1338 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.445 vs TPE:1310: -5.30

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-29), Taiwan Styrene Monomer's stock price is NT$8.43. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-1.800. Therefore, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Taiwan Styrene Monomer  (TPE:1310) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Taiwan Styrene Monomer's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.43/-1.800
=At Loss

Taiwan Styrene Monomer's share price for today is NT$8.43.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-1.800.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Taiwan Styrene Monomer EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Taiwan Styrene Monomer EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Taiwan Styrene Monomer EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Taiwan Styrene Monomer Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Taiwan Styrene Monomer Quarterly Data
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TPE:1310 vs DOW: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Taiwan Styrene Monomer EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


TPE:1310
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Taiwan Styrene Monomer EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3284.042/-620.131
=-5.30

Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current Enterprise Value is NT$3,284 Mil.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-620 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -5.30 mean?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -5.30 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Taiwan Styrene Monomer. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #999999 out of 1338 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.30. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #999999 out of 1338 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Styrene Monomer has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Styrene Monomer's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #999999 out of 1338 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Taiwan Styrene Monomer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 12.45, based on 1,338 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Taiwan Styrene Monomer. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$8.80, compared to a current price of NT$8.43 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.30. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.30 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$8.43 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$8.80. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Styrene Monomer to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1310:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -5.30
  • GF Value™: NT$8.80 vs. price of NT$8.43 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Styrene Monomer Business Description

Address No.6 Roosevelt Road, 8th Floor-1, Section-1, Taipei, TWN
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corp manufactures and sells styrene monomer. The company's products include Styrene Monomer, Para-diethyl benzene, Toluene, and Ethyl benzene. Its main clients are the manufacturers of Polystyrene, ABS resins, and Synthetic rubber, of which the products are widely applied in industries of: electric appliances, machines, electronics, automobiles, and packaging etc. Its segments consist of the Plasticization segment, which engages in manufacturing and domestic/international sales of styrene monomer, chemical and plastic materials; the Investment segment, which engages in investment business; and the Other segment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Plasticization segment from Asia. Geographically, it operates in Asia, America, and Europe.
71GF Score

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