Formosa Pharmaceuticals (TPE:6838) OCF Yield %: -2.61 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TPE:6838 Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc TPE:6838
48 GF Score
Price NT$23.60
GF Value NT$14.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield %?

Formosa Pharmaceuticals TPE:6838 -1.67% 48 OCF Yield % is -2.61 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6838 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Biotechnology companies, Formosa Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 68.09% 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.

As of today, Formosa Pharmaceuticals's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is NT$-95.64 Mil, and Market Cap is NT$3,563.06 Mil. Therefore, Formosa Pharmaceuticals's OCF Yield % for today is -2.61%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Pharmaceuticals's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6838' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.47   Med: -2.35   Max: -0.25
Current: -2.61


During the past 7 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Formosa Pharmaceuticals was -0.25%. The lowest was -4.47%. And the median was -2.35%.

TPE:6838's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
68.09% of 1410 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -8.34 vs TPE:6838: -2.61

Formosa Pharmaceuticals's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Formosa Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield % Explanation

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 Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Pharmaceuticals's OCF Yield % 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.

Formosa Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield % Chart

Formosa Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -9.63 -5.81 -2.92 -2.28 -2.40

Formosa Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.85 -7.03 6.05 -2.34 -7.62

TPE:6838 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Formosa Pharmaceuticals'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 Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Formosa Pharmaceuticals's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Pharmaceuticals's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Formosa Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Formosa Pharmaceuticals's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-95.643 / 3985.7928
=-2.40%

Formosa Pharmaceuticals's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-75.957 * 4 / 3985.7928
=-7.62%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of -2.61 mean?
Formosa Pharmaceuticals (TPE:6838) has a OCF Yield % of -2.61 as of Jul. 14, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Formosa Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Pharmaceuticals ranks #450 out of 1410 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Formosa Pharmaceuticals' OCF Yield % too high?
Formosa Pharmaceuticals' current OCF Yield % is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Pharmaceuticals ranks #450 out of 1410 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Pharmaceuticals' OCF Yield % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Formosa Pharmaceuticals ranks #450 out of 1410 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Formosa Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good OCF Yield % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, OCF Yield % 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 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 Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Formosa Pharmaceuticals's current OCF Yield % is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Pharmaceuticals (TPE:6838) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.25, compared to a current price of NT$23.60 — trading 65.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -2.61. Formosa Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Pharmaceuticals (TPE:6838), the current OCF Yield % is -2.61 as of Jul. 14, 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 Pharmaceuticals (TPE:6838) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$23.60 is trading 65.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.25. GuruFocus considers Formosa Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6838:

  • OCF Yield %: -2.61
  • GF Value™: NT$14.25 vs. price of NT$23.60 (65.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6838 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address No. 57, Fuxing North Road, 8th Floor-6, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN, 105
Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc is engaged in new drug development and transfers. Its Product pipeline includes TSY-110, TSY-120, TSY-310, APP13007 and APP13002.
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NT$14.25
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