Formosan Union ChemicalTPE:1709 -1.64%79 Median PS Value is NT$18.84 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates TPE:1709 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 914 Chemicals companies, Formosan Union Chemical ranks worse than 57.55% on this metric.
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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Formosan Union Chemical's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1709'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 1.16 Max: 1.58
Current: 1.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Formosan Union Chemical was 1.58. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.16.
TPE:1709's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 57.55% of 914
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1
vs TPE:1709: 1.12
Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) 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.
Formosan Union Chemical's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
21.05
/
18.84
=
1.12
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Formosan Union Chemical Median PS Value 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Formosan Union Chemical'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.
Formosan Union Chemical Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Formosan Union Chemical's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosan Union Chemical's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.9907.
Formosan Union Chemical's Revenue per Share 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$19.017.
* 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 (TPE:1709) has a Median PS Value of NT$18.84 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. This is 1524% above median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Formosan Union Chemical's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.88 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #526 out of 914 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Formosan Union Chemical's Median PS Value too high?
Formosan Union Chemical's current Median PS Value of NT$18.84 is 1524% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 1.58. Based on the distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #526 out of 914 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosan Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosan Union Chemical's Median PS Value compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #526 out of 914 companies for Median PS Value. This places Formosan Union Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. Historically, Formosan Union Chemical's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.88 to 1.58 over the past decade. 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 1.00, 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 Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosan Union Chemical's current Median PS Value is NT$18.84, which is 1524% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.58, compared to a current price of NT$21.05 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is NT$18.84, which is 1524% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Formosan Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709), the current Median PS Value is NT$18.84 as of Jun. 28, 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 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$21.05 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.58.
GuruFocus considers Formosan Union Chemical to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1709:
Median PS Value: NT$18.84 (1524% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: NT$18.58 vs. price of NT$21.05 (13.3% above fair value)
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 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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