Formosa PlasticsTPE:1301 +6.42%63 OCF Yield % is 2.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates TPE:1301 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Chemicals companies, Formosa Plastics ranks worse than 59.64% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Formosa Plastics OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formosa Plastics's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Formosa Plastics's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Plastics OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Formosa Plastics's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Plastics's OCF Yield % 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 Plastics (TPE:1301) has a OCF Yield % of 2.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Formosa Plastics and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 6.79. Over the past decade, Formosa Plastics' OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.49 to 12.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Plastics ranks #959 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Formosa Plastics' OCF Yield % too high?
Formosa Plastics' current OCF Yield % of 2.28 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 6.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 12.72. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.46. Formosa Plastics' value of 2.28 is 48.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Plastics ranks #959 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Plastics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Plastics' OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosa Plastics ranks #959 out of 1608 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Formosa Plastics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.46. Formosa Plastics' value of 2.28 is 48.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Plastics' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.49 to 12.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 4.46, Formosa Plastics has consistently been below 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 OCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.46, based on 1,608 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Plastics's current OCF Yield % of 2.28 is 48.9% below 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Formosa Plastics and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Plastics's current OCF Yield % is 2.28, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Plastics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.35, compared to a current price of NT$58.00 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 2.28, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 48.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.46. Formosa Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301), the current OCF Yield % is 2.28 as of Jun. 25, 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 Plastics (TPE:1301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Plastics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$58.00 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.35.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Plastics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1301:
OCF Yield %: 2.28 (66% below median its 10-year median of 6.79)
GF Value™: NT$44.35 vs. price of NT$58.00 (30.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.9% below the Chemicals median (#959 of 1608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Plastics Corp is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells plastic-based products, chemical fibers, and petrochemicals. The company operates in five reportable segments: Plastics Division, Polyolefins Division, Polypropylene Division, Tairylan Division, and Chemical Division. The majority of revenue is derived from the Plastic division. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan, mainland China, and other countries, with the maximum revenue generated from Taiwan.
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