Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) Preferred Stock: NT$0 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1709 Formosan Union Chemical Corp TPE:1709
75 GF Score
Price NT$24.00
GF Value NT$18.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Formosan Union Chemical Preferred Stock?

Formosan Union Chemical TPE:1709 -2.24% 75 Preferred Stock is NT$0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1709 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Preferred stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. Formosan Union Chemical's preferred stock for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0 Mil.

The market value of preferred stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value. Formosan Union Chemical's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8,615 Mil.

In the calculation of book value, the par value of preferred stocks needs to subtracted from total equity. Formosan Union Chemical's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$18.76.

Dividends paid to preferred stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of Earnings per Share (Diluted). Formosan Union Chemical's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.37.


Formosan Union Chemical  (TPE:1709) Preferred Stock Explanation

When a company needs capital but does not wish to issue debt, they may sell preferred stocks to investors.

For instance, during the financial crisis of 2008, Goldman Sachs (GS) issued a combination of preferred stock and common stock options for $5 billion of capital to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). In this deal, Berkshire Hathaway paid $5 billion for 10% cumulative perpetual preferred stock and warrants to buy 43.5 million shares of Goldman Sachs at $115 a share. Goldman Sachs bought back the preferred in 2010. Guess how much money Warren Buffett made in this deal in two years? Read How Much Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Make on Its Goldman Sachs (GS) Preferred Stock?

1. The market value of Preferred Stocks needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of enterprise value.

Formosan Union Chemical's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

2. In the calculation of Book Value, the par value of Preferred Stocks needs to subtracted from total equity.

Formosan Union Chemical's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

3. Dividends paid to Preferred Stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of earnings per share.

Formosan Union Chemical's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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.


Formosan Union Chemical Preferred Stock Related Terms


Formosan Union Chemical Preferred Stock Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosan Union Chemical's Preferred Stock 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.

Formosan Union Chemical Preferred Stock Chart

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TPE:1709
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Formosan Union Chemical Preferred Stock Calculation

Preferred Stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. It is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferred stock is senior to common stock, but is subordinate to bonds in terms of claim or rights to their share of the assets of the company.

Preferred stock has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and any payments received when a company liquidates.

Preferred stock comes in many forms. It can be:


Convertible or Non-Convertible
Cumulative or Non-Cumulative
Voting or Non-Voting
Callable or Non-Callable
Maturity Date or No Maturity Date

A preferred stock without a maturity date is called a perpetual preferred stock. These are relatively rare. A good example of perpetual preferred stock is the many series of Public Storage (PSA) preferred shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Before investing in preferred stock, it is important to know which of the above groups the stock belongs to. Is it convertible or non-convertible? Are dividends cumulative or non-cumulative?

It is also critical that an investor knows what bonds the company has in front of the preferred stock. Bondholders get paid first. So the decision to buy a preferred stock can be similar to the decision to buy a bond. But, remember, the preferred stock of a company with bonds is junior to those bonds.

Unless a preferred stock is convertible, the upside in a preferred stock investment is more limited than in a common stock investment. If a company doubles its earnings, it is usually under no more obligation to double the dividends paid to preferred shareholders than it is to double the interest paid to its bankers and bondholders.So preferred stock is very different from common stock.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Preferred Stock →
What does a Preferred Stock of NT$0 Mil mean?
Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) has a Preferred Stock of NT$0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors.
Is Formosan Union Chemical's Preferred Stock too high?
Formosan Union Chemical's current Preferred Stock is NT$0 Mil. Overall, Formosan Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosan Union Chemical's Preferred Stock compare to DOW?
Formosan Union Chemical's Preferred Stock of NT$0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Preferred Stock for a Chemicals company?
A good Preferred Stock depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Preferred Stock 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 Preferred Stock mean?
A high Preferred Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. Formosan Union Chemical's current Preferred Stock is NT$0 Mil. 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$18.49, compared to a current price of NT$24.00 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Preferred Stock is NT$0 Mil. Formosan Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Preferred Stock calculated?
Preferred Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709), the current Preferred Stock is NT$0 Mil 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 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$24.00 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.49. GuruFocus considers Formosan Union Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1709:

  • Preferred Stock: NT$0 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$18.49 vs. price of NT$24.00 (29.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 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.
75GF Score

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