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Formosa Petrochemical FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formosa Petrochemical'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.
TPE:6505 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Formosa Petrochemical'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 Petrochemical FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Formosa Petrochemical's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Petrochemical'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.
Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) has a FCF Margin % of -8.77% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #371 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Formosa Petrochemical's FCF Margin % too high?
Formosa Petrochemical's current FCF Margin % is -8.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #371 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Petrochemical has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Petrochemical's FCF Margin % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #371 out of 918 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Formosa Petrochemical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.28. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.28, based on 918 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 Petrochemical and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Petrochemical's current FCF Margin % is -8.77%. 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$55.34, compared to a current price of NT$71.10 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -8.77%. Formosa Petrochemical's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505), the current FCF Margin % is -8.77% as of Jun. 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$71.10 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$55.34.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Petrochemical to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6505:
FCF Margin %: -8.77%
GF Value™: NT$55.34 vs. price of NT$71.10 (28.5% above fair value)
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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