Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.32 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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TPE:1326 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp TPE:1326
70 GF Score
Price NT$62.10
GF Value NT$43.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBITDA?

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre TPE:1326 -1.74% 70 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.32 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 9.47. GuruFocus rates TPE:1326 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,342 Chemicals companies, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks better than 66.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's enterprise value is NT$286,701 Mil. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$34,446 Mil. Therefore, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.32.

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

TPE:1326' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6   Med: 9.47   Max: 32.88
Current: 8.32

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Formosa Chemicals & Fibre was 32.88. The lowest was 6.00. And the median was 9.47.

TPE:1326's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
66.17% of 1342 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.395 vs TPE:1326: 8.32

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 (2026-08-30), Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's stock price is NT$62.10. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2.358. Therefore, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.34.

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


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre  (TPE:1326) 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.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=62.10/2.358
=26.34

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's share price for today is NT$62.10.
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre'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$2.358.

* 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?


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Chemicals & Fibre'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.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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-EBITDA 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 27.38 21.11 17.62 14.61 7.05

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

For the Chemicals subindustry, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre'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.


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=286701.260/34446.422
=8.32

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Enterprise Value is NT$286,701 Mil.
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre'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$34,446 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 8.32 mean?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.32 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre. This is 12% below median its historical median of 9.47. Over the past decade, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.00 to 32.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #454 out of 1342 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.32 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 9.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 32.88. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's value of 8.32 is 32.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #454 out of 1342 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-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #454 out of 1342 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Formosa Chemicals & Fibre in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's value of 8.32 is 32.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.00 to 32.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.47 vs. the industry median of 12.40, 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-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 12.40, based on 1,342 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. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.32 is 32.9% 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-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 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.32, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 9.47. 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$43.59, compared to a current price of NT$62.10 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.32, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 9.47 and 32.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.40. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.32 as of Aug. 30, 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$43.59. GuruFocus considers Formosa Chemicals & Fibre to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1326:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.32 (12% below median its 10-year median of 9.47)
  • GF Value™: NT$43.59 vs. price of NT$62.10 (42.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.9% below the Chemicals median (#454 of 1342)

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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