Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:3532 Formosa Sumco Technology Corp TPE:3532
60 GF Score
Price NT$386.00
GF Value NT$125.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 14 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Sumco Technology Profitability Rank?

Formosa Sumco Technology TPE:3532 -3.98% 60 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:3532 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$125.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review.

Formosa Sumco Technology has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Formosa Sumco Technology's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.64%. As of today, Formosa Sumco Technology's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Formosa Sumco Technology Profitability Rank Related Terms


TPE:3532 vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Formosa Sumco Technology's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Sumco Technology Profitability Rank vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Formosa Sumco Technology's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Sumco Technology's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Formosa Sumco Technology Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Formosa Sumco Technology has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Formosa Sumco Technology's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=95.432 / 3610.137
=2.64 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Formosa Sumco Technology has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Formosa Sumco Technology Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.3%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Formosa Sumco Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Formosa Sumco Technology's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Formosa Sumco Technology's Profitability Rank too high?
Formosa Sumco Technology's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Formosa Sumco Technology has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Sumco Technology's Profitability Rank compare to LRCX and AMAT?
Formosa Sumco Technology's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. Historically, Formosa Sumco Technology's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Semiconductors company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Formosa Sumco Technology and its competitors. Formosa Sumco Technology's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Sumco Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$125.36, compared to a current price of NT$386.00 — trading 207.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Formosa Sumco Technology's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Sumco Technology (TPE:3532), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 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 Sumco Technology (TPE:3532) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Sumco Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$386.00 is trading 207.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$125.36. GuruFocus considers Formosa Sumco Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3532:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: NT$125.36 vs. price of NT$386.00 (207.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 14 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3532 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Sumco Technology Business Description

Address Nanjing East Road, 8th Floor, A1 Building, No. 380, Section 6, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN
Formosa Sumco Technology Corp is a Taiwan-based manufacturer and seller of silicon wafer electronic products. The company operates in two principal geographical areas: Taiwan, China, and Japan, with the majority of revenue from Taiwan. The company's product range includes Polished Wafers, Annealed Wafers, Test Wafers, and Epitaxial Wafers.
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NT$386.00
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NT$125.36
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