Formosa PlasticsTPE:1301 +2.44%59 Quick Ratio is 1.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates TPE:1301 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Chemicals companies, Formosa Plastics ranks better than 58.42% on this metric.
Formosa Plastics has a quick ratio of 1.62. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Plastics's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1301'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 1.78 Max: 2.67
Current: 1.62
During the past 13 years, Formosa Plastics's highest Quick Ratio was 2.67. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.78.
TPE:1301's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 58.42% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs TPE:1301: 1.62
Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Formosa Plastics Quick Ratio Related Terms
Formosa Plastics Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formosa Plastics's Quick Ratio 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Formosa Plastics's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Formosa Plastics's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Plastics's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Formosa Plastics's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that 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.
Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301) has a Quick Ratio of 1.62 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Formosa Plastics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Formosa Plastics' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Plastics ranks #669 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Formosa Plastics' Quick Ratio too high?
Formosa Plastics' current Quick Ratio of 1.62 is near median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 2.67. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Formosa Plastics' value of 1.62 is 17.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Plastics ranks #669 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Plastics has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Plastics' Quick Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Formosa Plastics ranks #669 out of 1609 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Formosa Plastics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Formosa Plastics' value of 1.62 is 17.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Plastics' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Formosa Plastics has consistently been above 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 Quick Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.38, based on 1,609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Plastics's current Quick Ratio of 1.62 is 17.4% above 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Formosa Plastics and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Plastics's current Quick Ratio is 1.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.78. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.71, compared to a current price of NT$54.50 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 17.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.38. Formosa Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301), the current Quick Ratio is 1.62 as of Mar. 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$54.50 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.71.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Plastics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1301:
Quick Ratio: 1.62 (near median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: NT$44.71 vs. price of NT$54.50 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% above the Chemicals median (#669 of 1609)
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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