Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) Interest Expense: NT$-3,042 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1326 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp TPE:1326
64 GF Score
Price NT$68.90
GF Value NT$42.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Interest Expense?

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre TPE:1326 -2.68% 64 Interest Expense is NT$-3,042 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1326 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -691 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-3,042 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -862 Mil. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -691 Mil. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre  (TPE:1326) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-691 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-862 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$64,720 Mil.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Interest Expense 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 Chemicals & Fibre Interest Expense Chart

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Quarterly Data
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TPE:1326
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Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp TPE:1326
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Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-3,042 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of NT$-3,042 Mil mean?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) has a Interest Expense of NT$-3,042 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre and its competitors.
Is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Interest Expense too high?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Interest Expense is NT$-3,042 Mil. Overall, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Interest Expense compare to DOW?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Interest Expense of NT$-3,042 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre and its competitors. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Interest Expense is NT$-3,042 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.46, compared to a current price of NT$68.90 — trading 62.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-3,042 Mil. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326), the current Interest Expense is NT$-3,042 Mil 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 Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$68.90 is trading 62.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.46. GuruFocus considers Formosa Chemicals & Fibre to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1326:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-3,042 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$42.46 vs. price of NT$68.90 (62.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1326 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Business Description

Address No.388, Nanjing E. Road, 10th Floor, Section 6, Taipei, TWN, 105
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp businesses are the production and sales of petrochemical products, including PTA, PS, AN, Butadiene, SM polymer, SM, benzene, toluene, pxylene (PX) and o-xylene (OX), as well as nylon fiber, and rayon staple fiber. The Company is also engaged in spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing.
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