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Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Taiwan Special Chemicals Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Taiwan Special Chemicals Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Taiwan Special Chemicals Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
41.99
Taiwan Special Chemicals Quarterly Data
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
45.50
41.99
40.92
ROCO:4772 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Special Chemicals's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Special Chemicals's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Special Chemicals's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Taiwan Special Chemicals Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) has a Forward PE Ratio of 35.22 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Taiwan Special Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #514 out of 662 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Taiwan Special Chemicals' current Forward PE Ratio is 35.22. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.48. Taiwan Special Chemicals' value of 35.22 is 90.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #514 out of 662 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #514 out of 662 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Taiwan Special Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.48. Taiwan Special Chemicals' value of 35.22 is 90.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 18.48, based on 662 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Taiwan Special Chemicals's current Forward PE Ratio of 35.22 is 90.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Taiwan Special Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Special Chemicals's current Forward PE Ratio is 35.22. 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$715.42, compared to a current price of NT$254.00 — trading 64.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 35.22 and 90.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 18.48. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772), the current Forward PE Ratio is 35.22 as of Aug. 16, 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$254.00 is trading 64.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$715.42.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Special Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4772:
Forward PE Ratio: 35.22
GF Value™: NT$715.42 vs. price of NT$254.00 (64.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.6% above the Chemicals median (#514 of 662)
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.
63GF Score
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