Cathay Chemical WorksTPE:1713 -0.81%76 FCF Yield % is 1.37 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Chemicals companies, Cathay Chemical Works ranks better than 53.18% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Cathay Chemical Works FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Chemical Works's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cathay Chemical Works's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.
Cathay Chemical Works FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Chemical Works's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Chemical Works's FCF Yield % 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.
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a FCF Yield % of 1.37 as of Jul. 02, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #751 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' FCF Yield % too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current FCF Yield % of 1.37 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.91. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 1.37 is 50.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #751 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' FCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #751 out of 1604 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Cathay Chemical Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.91. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 1.37 is 50.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Cathay Chemical Works 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 Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.91, based on 1,604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cathay Chemical Works's current FCF Yield % of 1.37 is 50.5% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Chemical Works's current FCF Yield % is 1.37, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.87, compared to a current price of NT$49.10 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.37, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 50.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.91. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current FCF Yield % is 1.37 as of Jul. 02, 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$49.10 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.87.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:
FCF Yield %: 1.37 (56% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: NT$42.87 vs. price of NT$49.10 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.5% above the Chemicals median (#751 of 1604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
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