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Formosa PetrochemicalTPE:6505 +1.27%76 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.99 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 13.48. GuruFocus rates TPE:6505 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$55.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 772 Oil & Gas companies, Formosa Petrochemical ranks worse than 66.84% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Formosa Petrochemical's enterprise value is NT$494,720 Mil.
Formosa Petrochemical's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$82,556 Mil. Therefore, Formosa Petrochemical's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Petrochemical's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6505'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.47 Med: 13.48 Max: 3313.1
Current: 5.99
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Formosa Petrochemical was 3313.10. The lowest was 4.47. And the median was 13.48.
TPE:6505's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.84% of 772
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.61
vs TPE:6505: 5.99
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.
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 Petrochemical's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Formosa Petrochemical's share price for today is NT$72.00.
Formosa Petrochemical'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$5.757.
* 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).
Formosa Petrochemical EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formosa Petrochemical'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.
TPE:6505 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Formosa Petrochemical'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 Petrochemical EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Formosa Petrochemical's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Petrochemical's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Formosa Petrochemical's current Enterprise Value is NT$494,720 Mil.
Formosa Petrochemical'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$82,556 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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.99 as of Aug. 18, 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 Petrochemical. This is 56% below median its historical median of 13.48. Over the past decade, Formosa Petrochemical's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.47 to 3,313.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #516 out of 772 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Formosa Petrochemical's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Formosa Petrochemical's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.99 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 13.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.47 to a high of 3,313.10. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61. Formosa Petrochemical's value of 5.99 is 21.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #516 out of 772 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Petrochemical has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Petrochemical's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #516 out of 772 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Formosa Petrochemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61. Formosa Petrochemical's value of 5.99 is 21.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Petrochemical's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.47 to 3,313.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.48 vs. the industry median of 7.61, Formosa Petrochemical 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.61, based on 772 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 Petrochemical's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.99 is 21.3% 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-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 Petrochemical. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Petrochemical's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.99, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 13.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Petrochemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$55.47, compared to a current price of NT$72.00 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.99, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 13.48 and 21.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.61. Formosa Petrochemical's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.99 as of Aug. 18, 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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$72.00 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$55.47.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Petrochemical to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6505:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.99 (56% below median its 10-year median of 13.48)
GF Value™: NT$55.47 vs. price of NT$72.00 (29.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#516 of 772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6505 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Petrochemical Corp engages in the Operation of refinery of petroleum and integrated manufacture of hydrocarbon. The firm operates in two segments. The Petrochemical segment that derives majority revenue engages in producing and selling petroleum, and petrochemical products. The Public utility segment engages in producing and selling water, electricity, and steam. Its product offerings comprise gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, asphalt, sulfur, lubricant, diesel, naphtha, and liquid petroleum gas.
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