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This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
8.06
/
11.77
=
0.68
* 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 Styrene Monomer Median PS Value Related Terms
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Median PS Value 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Styrene Monomer Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.7681.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$15.324.
* 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 Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) has a Median PS Value of NT$11.77 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Taiwan Styrene Monomer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #216 out of 914 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Median PS Value too high?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current Median PS Value is NT$11.77. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #216 out of 914 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Styrene Monomer has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Median PS Value compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #216 out of 914 companies for Median PS Value. This places Taiwan Styrene Monomer in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 1.01, based on 914 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Taiwan Styrene Monomer and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current Median PS Value is NT$11.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$8.81, compared to a current price of NT$8.06 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is NT$11.77. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310), the current Median PS Value is NT$11.77 as of Aug. 25, 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 Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$8.06 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$8.81.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Styrene Monomer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1310:
Median PS Value: NT$11.77
GF Value™: NT$8.81 vs. price of NT$8.06 (8.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corp manufactures and sells styrene monomer. The company's products include Styrene Monomer, Para-diethyl benzene, Toluene, and Ethyl benzene. Its main clients are the manufacturers of Polystyrene, ABS resins, and Synthetic rubber, of which the products are widely applied in industries of: electric appliances, machines, electronics, automobiles, and packaging etc. Its segments consist of the Plasticization segment, which engages in manufacturing and domestic/international sales of styrene monomer, chemical and plastic materials; the Investment segment, which engages in investment business; and the Other segment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Plasticization segment from Asia. Geographically, it operates in Asia, America, and Europe.
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