Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) Interest Expense: NT$-468 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6505 Formosa Petrochemical Corp TPE:6505
88 GF Score
Price NT$58.80
GF Value NT$57.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Formosa Petrochemical Interest Expense?

Formosa Petrochemical TPE:6505 88 Interest Expense is NT$-468 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6505 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$57.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Formosa Petrochemical's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -86 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-468 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 Petrochemical's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 5,307 Mil. Formosa Petrochemical's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -86 Mil. Formosa Petrochemical's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 61.45. 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 Petrochemical  (TPE:6505) 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 Petrochemical's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-86 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5,307 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$11,236 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5307.29/-86.363
=61.45

* 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 Petrochemical Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Petrochemical'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 Petrochemical Interest Expense Chart

Formosa Petrochemical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Formosa Petrochemical Quarterly Data
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Formosa Petrochemical 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$-468 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$-468 Mil mean?
Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) has a Interest Expense of NT$-468 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors.
Is Formosa Petrochemical's Interest Expense too high?
Formosa Petrochemical's current Interest Expense is NT$-468 Mil. Overall, Formosa Petrochemical has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Petrochemical's Interest Expense compare to VLO and MPC?
Formosa Petrochemical's Interest Expense of NT$-468 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Petrochemical and its competitors. Formosa Petrochemical's current Interest Expense is NT$-468 Mil. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$57.77, compared to a current price of NT$58.80 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-468 Mil. Formosa Petrochemical's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505), the current Interest Expense is NT$-468 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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$58.80 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$57.77. GuruFocus considers Formosa Petrochemical to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6505:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-468 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$57.77 vs. price of NT$58.80 (1.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 1-1, Formosa Plastics Industrial Park, Zhongxing Village, Mailiao Township, Yunlin County, Taipei, TWN, 638
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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