Formosa Pharmaceuticals (TPE:6838) EV-to-EBITDA: -17.01 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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TPE:6838 Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc TPE:6838
51 GF Score
Price NT$23.05
GF Value NT$66.38
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBITDA?

Formosa Pharmaceuticals TPE:6838 +0.22% 51 EV-to-EBITDA is -17.01 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6838 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$66.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Biotechnology companies, Formosa Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 242130.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Formosa Pharmaceuticals's enterprise value is NT$2,288.53 Mil. Formosa Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-134.55 Mil. Therefore, Formosa Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -17.01.

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

TPE:6838' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -559   Med: -31.63   Max: -10.34
Current: -17.02

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Formosa Pharmaceuticals was -10.34. The lowest was -559.00. And the median was -31.63.

TPE:6838's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 413 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 13.87 vs TPE:6838: -17.02

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 (2026-08-26), Formosa Pharmaceuticals's stock price is NT$23.05. Formosa Pharmaceuticals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-1.251. Therefore, Formosa Pharmaceuticals'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).


Formosa Pharmaceuticals  (TPE:6838) 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 Pharmaceuticals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=23.05/-1.251
=At Loss

Formosa Pharmaceuticals's share price for today is NT$23.05.
Formosa Pharmaceuticals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-1.251.

* 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 Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Formosa Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

Formosa Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -9.02 -15.13 -21.63 -29.51 -75.73

Formosa Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 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 -289.55 -124.06 -75.73 -486.12 -18.47

TPE:6838 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Formosa Pharmaceuticals'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 Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Formosa Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Formosa Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2288.531/-134.551
=-17.01

Formosa Pharmaceuticals's current Enterprise Value is NT$2,288.53 Mil.
Formosa Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-134.55 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 -17.01 mean?
Formosa Pharmaceuticals (TPE:6838) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -17.01 as of Aug. 26, 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 Pharmaceuticals. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 413 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Formosa Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Formosa Pharmaceuticals' current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.01. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 413 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Formosa Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Formosa Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 413 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Formosa Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.87. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Biotechnology companies is 13.87, based on 413 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 Formosa Pharmaceuticals. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Pharmaceuticals's current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Pharmaceuticals (TPE:6838) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$66.38, compared to a current price of NT$23.05 — trading 65.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.01. Formosa Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 Pharmaceuticals (TPE:6838), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.01 as of Aug. 26, 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 Pharmaceuticals (TPE:6838) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$23.05 is trading 65.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$66.38. GuruFocus considers Formosa Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6838:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -17.01
  • GF Value™: NT$66.38 vs. price of NT$23.05 (65.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6838 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address No. 57, Fuxing North Road, 8th Floor-6, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN, 105
Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc is engaged in new drug development and transfers. Its Product pipeline includes TSY-110, TSY-120, TSY-310, APP13007 and APP13002.
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