The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Petrochemical's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6505'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 4.39 Max: 13.87
Current: 1.58
TPE:6505's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 58.84% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs TPE:6505: 1.58
Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) 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 Petrochemical Net Margin % Related Terms
Formosa Petrochemical Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formosa Petrochemical's Net Margin % 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.
TPE:6505 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Formosa Petrochemical'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 Petrochemical Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Formosa Petrochemical's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Petrochemical'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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505) has a Net Margin % of 3.55% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 4.39. Over the past decade, Formosa Petrochemical's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.90 to 13.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #539 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Formosa Petrochemical's Net Margin % too high?
Formosa Petrochemical's current Net Margin % of 3.55% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 13.87. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Formosa Petrochemical's value of 3.55% is 3.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #539 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Petrochemical has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Petrochemical's Net Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #539 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Formosa Petrochemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Formosa Petrochemical's value of 3.55% is 3.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Petrochemical's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.90 to 13.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Formosa Petrochemical 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.44, based on 916 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 Petrochemical's current Net Margin % of 3.55% is 3.3% 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 Petrochemical and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Petrochemical's current Net Margin % is 3.55%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Petrochemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$57.54, compared to a current price of NT$55.90 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.55%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 3.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Formosa Petrochemical's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505), the current Net Margin % is 3.55% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$55.90 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$57.54.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Petrochemical to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6505:
Net Margin %: 3.55% (19% below median its 10-year median of 4.39)
GF Value™: NT$57.54 vs. price of NT$55.90 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#539 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6505 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Petrochemical Corp engages in the Operation of refinery of petroleum and integrated manufacture of hydrocarbon. The firm operates in two segments. The Petrochemical segment that derives majority revenue engages in producing and selling petroleum, and petrochemical products. The Public utility segment engages in producing and selling water, electricity, and steam. Its product offerings comprise gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, asphalt, sulfur, lubricant, diesel, naphtha, and liquid petroleum gas.
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