Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) EV-to-FCF: 155.30 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 985% Above Median

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TPE:1326 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp TPE:1326
70 GF Score
Price NT$62.10
GF Value NT$43.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-FCF?

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre TPE:1326 -1.74% 70 EV-to-FCF is 155.30 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 985% above its 10-year median of 14.31. GuruFocus rates TPE:1326 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 925 Chemicals companies, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks worse than 91.35% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Enterprise Value is NT$293,135 Mil. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,888 Mil. Therefore, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-FCF for today is 155.30.

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

TPE:1326' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -394.57   Med: 14.31   Max: 895.31
Current: 145.69

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Formosa Chemicals & Fibre was 895.31. The lowest was -394.57. And the median was 14.31.

TPE:1326's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
91.35% of 925 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.79 vs TPE:1326: 145.69

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-08-28), 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.


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre  (TPE:1326) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Formosa Chemicals & Fibre EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Chart

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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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-FCF 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 10.60 18.25 21.33 24.53 128.65

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

For the Chemicals subindustry, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=293135.178/1887.573
=155.30

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Enterprise Value is NT$293,135 Mil.
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Free Cash Flow 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$1,888 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-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 155.30 mean?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) has a EV-to-FCF of 155.30 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre and its competitors. This is 985% above median its historical median of 14.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #845 out of 925 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's EV-to-FCF too high?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current EV-to-FCF of 155.30 is 985% above median its 10-year median of 14.31. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.79. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's value of 155.30 is 581.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #845 out of 925 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-FCF compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #845 out of 925 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Formosa Chemicals & Fibre in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.79. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's value of 155.30 is 581.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.31 vs. the industry median of 22.79, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre 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-FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 22.79, based on 925 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current EV-to-FCF of 155.30 is 581.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current EV-to-FCF is 155.30, which is 985% above median its own 10-year median of 14.31. 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$43.55, compared to a current price of NT$62.10 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 155.30, which is 985% above median its 10-year median of 14.31 and 581.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 22.79. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326), the current EV-to-FCF is 155.30 as of Aug. 28, 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 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.55. GuruFocus considers Formosa Chemicals & Fibre to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1326:

  • EV-to-FCF: 155.30 (985% above median its 10-year median of 14.31)
  • GF Value™: NT$43.55 vs. price of NT$62.10 (42.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 581.4% above the Chemicals median (#845 of 925)

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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