Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


TPE:1709 Formosan Union Chemical Corp TPE:1709
76 GF Score
Price NT$24.50
GF Value NT$18.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Formosan Union Chemical Moat Score?

Formosan Union Chemical has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Formosan Union Chemical has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Formosan Union Chemical might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Formosan Union Chemical  (TPE:1709) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Formosan Union Chemical Moat Score Related Terms

TPE:1709
76GF Score
Formosan Union Chemical Corp TPE:1709
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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$24.50 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.55. GuruFocus considers Formosan Union Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1709:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NT$18.55 vs. price of NT$24.50 (32.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

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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.
76GF Score

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NT$24.50
Price
NT$18.55
GF Value