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Formosa Chemicals & FibreTPE:1326 -3.70%64 Net Margin % is 7.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 8.57. GuruFocus rates TPE:1326 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks worse than 71.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1326'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.02 Med: 8.57 Max: 15.18
Current: 0.31
TPE:1326's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 71.37% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs TPE:1326: 0.31
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Net Margin % Related Terms
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Net Margin % 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, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) has a Net Margin % of 7.64% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 8.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #1127 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Net Margin % too high?
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Net Margin % of 7.64% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 8.57. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's value of 7.64% is 94.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #1127 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre ranks #1127 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Formosa Chemicals & Fibre in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's value of 7.64% is 94.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.57 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.92, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Net Margin % of 7.64% is 94.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Formosa Chemicals & Fibre and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's current Net Margin % is 7.64%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 8.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Chemicals & Fibre stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.08, compared to a current price of NT$65.00 — trading 50.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.64%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 8.57 and 94.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. Formosa Chemicals & Fibre's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326), the current Net Margin % is 7.64% as of Mar. 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 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (TPE:1326) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$65.00 is trading 50.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.08.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Chemicals & Fibre to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1326:
Net Margin %: 7.64% (11% below median its 10-year median of 8.57)
GF Value™: NT$43.08 vs. price of NT$65.00 (50.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.9% above the Chemicals median (#1127 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1326 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp businesses are the production and sales of petrochemical products, including PTA, PS, AN, Butadiene, SM polymer, SM, benzene, toluene, pxylene (PX) and o-xylene (OX), as well as nylon fiber, and rayon staple fiber. The Company is also engaged in spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing.
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