Formosa Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.87 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:1434 Formosa Taffeta Co Ltd TPE:1434
74 GF Score
Price NT$17.85
GF Value NT$17.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Taffeta Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Formosa Taffeta Co TPE:1434 -1.11% 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.87 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 10.94. GuruFocus rates TPE:1434 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 883 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks worse than 59% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Formosa Taffeta Co's enterprise value is NT$35,891 Mil. Formosa Taffeta Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$3,301 Mil. Therefore, Formosa Taffeta Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.87.

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

TPE:1434' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.61   Med: 10.94   Max: 22.28
Current: 10.87

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Formosa Taffeta Co was 22.28. The lowest was 6.61. And the median was 10.94.

TPE:1434's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
59% of 883 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 9.26 vs TPE:1434: 10.87

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), Formosa Taffeta Co's stock price is NT$17.85. Formosa Taffeta Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$0.920. Therefore, Formosa Taffeta Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.40.

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


Formosa Taffeta Co  (TPE:1434) 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 Taffeta Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=17.85/0.920
=19.40

Formosa Taffeta Co's share price for today is NT$17.85.
Formosa Taffeta Co'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$0.920.

* 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 Taffeta Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Formosa Taffeta Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Taffeta Co'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 Taffeta Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Formosa Taffeta Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.05 10.06 22.29 11.22 12.73

Formosa Taffeta Co 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 10.95 13.46 12.73 12.62 10.41

Formosa Taffeta Co EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Formosa Taffeta Co'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 Taffeta Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Formosa Taffeta Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Taffeta Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


TPE:1434
74GF Score
Formosa Taffeta Co Ltd TPE:1434
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Formosa Taffeta Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Formosa Taffeta Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=35891.074/3301.361
=10.87

Formosa Taffeta Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$35,891 Mil.
Formosa Taffeta Co'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$3,301 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 10.87 mean?
Formosa Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.87 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 Formosa Taffeta Co. This is near median its historical median of 10.94. Over the past decade, Formosa Taffeta Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.61 to 22.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks #521 out of 883 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Formosa Taffeta Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Formosa Taffeta Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.87 is near median its 10-year median of 10.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.61 to a high of 22.28. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.26. Formosa Taffeta Co's value of 10.87 is 17.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks #521 out of 883 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Taffeta Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Taffeta Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks #521 out of 883 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Formosa Taffeta Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.26. Formosa Taffeta Co's value of 10.87 is 17.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Taffeta Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.61 to 22.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.94 vs. the industry median of 9.26, Formosa Taffeta Co 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-EBITDA for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 9.26, based on 883 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 Taffeta Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.87 is 17.4% 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-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 Taffeta Co. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Taffeta Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Taffeta Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.76, compared to a current price of NT$17.85 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.94 and 17.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 9.26. Formosa Taffeta Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Taffeta Co (TPE:1434), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.87 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 Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Taffeta Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$17.85 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.76. GuruFocus considers Formosa Taffeta Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1434:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.87 (near median its 10-year median of 10.94)
  • GF Value™: NT$17.76 vs. price of NT$17.85 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#521 of 883)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1434 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Taffeta Co Business Description

Address No. 317, Shiliu Road, Douliu, TWN, 640402
Formosa Taffeta Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that is principally involved in the textile industry. Primary department is Fabrics, dyeing and others of which activities are Amine fabrics, polyester fabrics, cotton fabrics, blending fabrics and umbrella ribs and Secondary department is Cord fabrics, petroleum of which activities are Cord, plastic bags, refineries for gasoline, diesel, crude oil and the related petroleum products, cotton fibers, blending fibers and protection fibers. The Group has three reportable segments First business group, Cord fabric department and Gasoline department. The majority of revenue comes from First business group. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan as compare to Asia.
74GF Score

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