Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) 3-1 Month Momentum %: 37.74% (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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TPE:6505 Formosa Petrochemical Corp TPE:6505
75 GF Score
Price NT$73.50
GF Value NT$54.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Petrochemical 3-1 Month Momentum %?

Formosa Petrochemical TPE:6505 +2.94% 75 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.74% as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6505 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$54.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Oil & Gas companies, Formosa Petrochemical ranks better than 98.35% 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 (2026-08-31), Formosa Petrochemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.74%.

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

TPE:6505's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than
98.35% of 1028 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -4.76 vs TPE:6505: 37.74

Formosa Petrochemical  (TPE:6505) 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.


Formosa Petrochemical 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms


TPE:6505 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Formosa Petrochemical'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.


Formosa Petrochemical 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Formosa Petrochemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Petrochemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.


TPE:6505
75GF Score
Formosa Petrochemical Corp TPE:6505
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Formosa Petrochemical  (TPE:6505) 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 37.74% mean?
Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 37.74% as of Aug. 31, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #17 out of 1028 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Formosa Petrochemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Formosa Petrochemical's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.74%. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #17 out of 1028 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Formosa Petrochemical has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Petrochemical's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Formosa Petrochemical ranks #17 out of 1028 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Formosa Petrochemical in the top 2% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors. Formosa Petrochemical's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.74%. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$54.87, compared to a current price of NT$73.50 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.74%. Formosa Petrochemical's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.74% as of Aug. 31, 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 Petrochemical (TPE:6505) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$73.50 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$54.87. GuruFocus considers Formosa Petrochemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6505:

  • 3-1 Month Momentum %: 37.74%
  • GF Value™: NT$54.87 vs. price of NT$73.50 (34% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 1-1, Formosa Plastics Industrial Park, Zhongxing Village, Mailiao Township, Yunlin County, Taipei, TWN, 638
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.
75GF Score

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NT$54.87
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