Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) FCF Margin %: -4.15% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:4746 Formosa Laboratories Inc TPE:4746
70 GF Score
Price NT$50.80
GF Value NT$98.73
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Laboratories FCF Margin %?

Formosa Laboratories TPE:4746 -2.31% 70 FCF Margin % is -4.15% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4746 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$98.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 958 Drug Manufacturers companies, Formosa Laboratories ranks better than 69.94% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Formosa Laboratories's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-54 Mil. Formosa Laboratories's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,304 Mil. Therefore, Formosa Laboratories's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.15%.

As of today, Formosa Laboratories's current FCF Yield % is 7.56%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Laboratories's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:4746' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.1   Med: -0.07   Max: 20.33
Current: 9.73


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Formosa Laboratories was 20.33%. The lowest was -41.10%. And the median was -0.07%.

TPE:4746's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
69.94% of 958 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.445 vs TPE:4746: 9.73


Formosa Laboratories FCF Margin % Related Terms


Formosa Laboratories FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Laboratories's FCF Margin % 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 Laboratories FCF Margin % Chart

Formosa Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.45 5.39 6.56 2.93 9.73

Formosa Laboratories Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
FCF Margin % 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 9.81 23.91 10.60 10.42 -4.15

TPE:4746 vs ZTS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Formosa Laboratories'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.


Formosa Laboratories FCF Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Formosa Laboratories's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Laboratories's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Formosa Laboratories FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Formosa Laboratories's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=472.123/4851.357
=9.73 %

Formosa Laboratories's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-54.094/1304.186
=-4.15 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -4.15% mean?
Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) has a FCF Margin % of -4.15% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Formosa Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Laboratories ranks #288 out of 958 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Formosa Laboratories' FCF Margin % too high?
Formosa Laboratories' current FCF Margin % is -4.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Laboratories ranks #288 out of 958 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Laboratories' FCF Margin % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Formosa Laboratories ranks #288 out of 958 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Formosa Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.45. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.45, based on 958 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. 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 Formosa Laboratories and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Laboratories's current FCF Margin % is -4.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$98.73, compared to a current price of NT$50.80 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -4.15%. Formosa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs 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 Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746), the current FCF Margin % is -4.15% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Laboratories (TPE:4746) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$50.80 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$98.73. GuruFocus considers Formosa Laboratories to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4746:

  • FCF Margin %: -4.15%
  • GF Value™: NT$98.73 vs. price of NT$50.80 (48.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4746 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Laboratories Business Description

Address No. 36-1, Heping Street, Luzhu disctrict, Taoyuan, TWN, 338002
Formosa Laboratories Inc is mainly engaged in the wholesale and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as ultraviolet absorbers. The company geographically operates in India, Taiwan, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, China, Canada, United States, and Others.
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