Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) 3-1 Month Momentum %: 13.90% (As of Sep. 03, 2026)

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TPE:1709 Formosan Union Chemical Corp TPE:1709
70 GF Score
Price NT$33.45
GF Value NT$19.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Formosan Union Chemical 3-1 Month Momentum %?

Formosan Union Chemical TPE:1709 -4.43% 70 3-1 Month Momentum % is 13.90% as of Sep. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1709 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,619 Chemicals companies, Formosan Union Chemical ranks better than 90.43% on this metric.

3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-09-03), Formosan Union Chemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 13.90%.

The industry rank for Formosan Union Chemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1709's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than
90.43% of 1619 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -6.07 vs TPE:1709: 13.90

Formosan Union Chemical  (TPE:1709) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation

Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.

The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.


Formosan Union Chemical 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms


TPE:1709 vs DOW: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Formosan Union Chemical's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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.


Formosan Union Chemical 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Formosan Union Chemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosan Union Chemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.


TPE:1709
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Formosan Union Chemical Corp TPE:1709
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Formosan Union Chemical  (TPE:1709) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation

3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:

3-1 Month Momentum %=( Price 1-month ago / Price 3-month ago - 1 ) * 100 %

* 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 3-1 Month Momentum % →
What does a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 13.90% mean?
Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 13.90% as of Sep. 03, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #155 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Formosan Union Chemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Formosan Union Chemical's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 13.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #155 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Formosan Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosan Union Chemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosan Union Chemical ranks #155 out of 1619 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Formosan Union Chemical in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Chemicals company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. Formosan Union Chemical's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 13.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosan Union Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.10, compared to a current price of NT$33.45 — trading 75.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 13.90%. Formosan Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 13.90% as of Sep. 03, 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 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$33.45 is trading 75.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.10. GuruFocus considers Formosan Union Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1709:

  • 3-1 Month Momentum %: 13.90%
  • GF Value™: NT$19.10 vs. price of NT$33.45 (75.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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.
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