Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) Inventory Turnover: 0.56 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1709 Formosan Union Chemical Corp TPE:1709
76 GF Score
Price NT$26.80
GF Value NT$18.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Formosan Union Chemical Inventory Turnover?

Formosan Union Chemical TPE:1709 +9.84% 76 Inventory Turnover is 0.56 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1709 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Formosan Union Chemical's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,690 Mil. Formosan Union Chemical's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,010 Mil. Formosan Union Chemical's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.56.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Formosan Union Chemical's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 162.57.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Formosan Union Chemical's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.47.

Formosan Union Chemical  (TPE:1709) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Formosan Union Chemical's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=3010.4885/1689.827*365 / 4
=162.57

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Formosan Union Chemical's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=3010.4885 / 2050.161
=1.47

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Formosan Union Chemical Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Formosan Union Chemical Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosan Union Chemical's Inventory Turnover 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.

Formosan Union Chemical Inventory Turnover Chart

Formosan Union Chemical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Formosan Union Chemical Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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Formosan Union Chemical Inventory Turnover Calculation

Formosan Union Chemical's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=7667.59 / ((2968.364 + 3015.071) / 2 )
=7667.59 / 2991.7175
=2.56

Formosan Union Chemical's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1689.827 / ((3005.906 + 3015.071) / 2 )
=1689.827 / 3010.4885
=0.56

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.56 mean?
Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.56 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors.
Is Formosan Union Chemical's Inventory Turnover too high?
Formosan Union Chemical's current Inventory Turnover is 0.56. Overall, Formosan Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosan Union Chemical's Inventory Turnover compare to DOW?
Formosan Union Chemical's Inventory Turnover of 0.56 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 Inventory Turnover for a Chemicals company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. Formosan Union Chemical's current Inventory Turnover is 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosan Union Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.53, compared to a current price of NT$26.80 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.56. Formosan Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.56 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 Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosan Union Chemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$26.80 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.53. GuruFocus considers Formosan Union Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1709:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.56
  • GF Value™: NT$18.53 vs. price of NT$26.80 (44.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Formosan Union Chemical Business Description

Address Liuzhou Street, 7th Floor, No. 80, Wanhua District, Taipei, TWN, 108
Formosan Union Chemical Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the production, processing, and trading of chemical products. Its key products are alkyl benzene, nonyl phenol, and hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and its derivatives. The products are mainly used as raw materials for detergents, surfactants, rubbers, and plastic anti-oxidant agents, among others.
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