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Taiwan Special ChemicalsROCO:4772 63 FCF Margin % is 27.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 38.76. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4772 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$679.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks better than 98.48% on this metric.
* 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.
ROCO:4772 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Special Chemicals's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Special Chemicals's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Special Chemicals's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) has a FCF Margin % of 27.81% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Taiwan Special Chemicals and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 38.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #24 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals' FCF Margin % too high?
Taiwan Special Chemicals' current FCF Margin % of 27.81% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 38.76. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.94. Taiwan Special Chemicals' value of 27.81% is 1333.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #24 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Special Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Special Chemicals' FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #24 out of 1575 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Taiwan Special Chemicals in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.94. Taiwan Special Chemicals' value of 27.81% is 1333.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 38.76 vs. the industry median of 1.94, Taiwan Special Chemicals 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.94, based on 1,575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Taiwan Special Chemicals's current FCF Margin % of 27.81% is 1333.5% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Taiwan Special Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Special Chemicals's current FCF Margin % is 27.81%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 38.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$679.24, compared to a current price of NT$270.50 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 27.81%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 38.76 and 1333.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.94. Taiwan Special Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772), the current FCF Margin % is 27.81% as of Mar. 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$270.50 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$679.24.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Special Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4772:
FCF Margin %: 27.81% (28% below median its 10-year median of 38.76)
GF Value™: NT$679.24 vs. price of NT$270.50 (60.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1333.5% above the Chemicals median (#24 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4772 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Special Chemicals Corp develops and manufactures semiconductor specialty gases (SEG) and semiconductor chemical materials (SEC), and is engaged in the sale and production of precision chemical materials, as well as the cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment services for semiconductor equipment and components. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of specialty chemical materials. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by other Asian regions, America, Northeast Asia (Japan and Korea), and Europe.
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