Ho Tung ChemicalTPE:1714 61 Median PS Value is NT$8.81 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates TPE:1714 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Chemicals companies, Ho Tung Chemical ranks worse than 87.6% 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 Ho Tung Chemical's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1714'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 1.52 Max: 2.2
Current: 1.96
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Ho Tung Chemical was 2.20. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.52.
TPE:1714's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 87.6% of 911
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs TPE:1714: 1.96
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) 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.
Ho Tung Chemical's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
17.25
/
8.81
=
1.96
* 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.
Ho Tung Chemical Median PS Value Related Terms
Ho Tung Chemical Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ho Tung Chemical'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, Ho Tung 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.
Ho Tung Chemical Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ho Tung Chemical's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Tung Chemical's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.3602.
Ho Tung 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$24.461.
* 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.
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) has a Median PS Value of NT$8.81 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. This is 480% above median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Ho Tung Chemical's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.92 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #798 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.
Is Ho Tung Chemical's Median PS Value too high?
Ho Tung Chemical's current Median PS Value of NT$8.81 is 480% above median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #798 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ho Tung Chemical has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Tung Chemical's Median PS Value compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #798 out of 911 companies for Median PS Value. This places Ho Tung Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.99. Historically, Ho Tung Chemical's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.92 to 2.20 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 0.99, based on 911 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 Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Tung Chemical's current Median PS Value is NT$8.81, which is 480% above median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Tung Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.95, compared to a current price of NT$17.25 — trading 73.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is NT$8.81, which is 480% above median its 10-year median of 1.52. Ho Tung Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714), the current Median PS Value is NT$8.81 as of Jul. 13, 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.25 is trading 73.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.95.
GuruFocus considers Ho Tung Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1714:
Median PS Value: NT$8.81 (480% above median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: NT$9.95 vs. price of NT$17.25 (73.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ho Tung Chemical Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of chemicals such as normal paraffin, alkenes, etc. The company's key products comprise Paraffin, Linear Alkylbenzene, Anionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Non-ionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Solvents, and others. It also focuses on other businesses like oil, investment, and cement. The company's reportable segments include Chemicals, which derives the majority of its revenue from Oil Products, Cement, and Investments. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from Taiwan, other parts of Southeast Asia, and other regions.
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