Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) ROCE %: -11.83% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1310 Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corp TPE:1310
65 GF Score
Price NT$10.35
GF Value NT$9.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Styrene Monomer ROCE %?

Taiwan Styrene Monomer TPE:1310 65 ROCE % is -11.83% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1310 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -11.83%.

Taiwan Styrene Monomer  (TPE:1310) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Taiwan Styrene Monomer ROCE % Related Terms

Taiwan Styrene Monomer ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Styrene Monomer's ROCE % 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.

Taiwan Styrene Monomer ROCE % Chart

Taiwan Styrene Monomer Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.04 -5.05 -7.80 -6.03 -9.48

Taiwan Styrene Monomer Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.42 -10.97 -10.11 -6.59 -11.83
TPE:1310
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Taiwan Styrene Monomer ROCE % Calculation

Taiwan Styrene Monomer's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-737.554/( ( (10020.106 - 2238.344) + (9961.76 - 2188.966) )/ 2 )
=-737.554/( (7781.762+7772.794)/ 2 )
=-737.554/7777.278
=-9.48 %

Taiwan Styrene Monomer's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-883.556/( ( (9442.418 - 2282.318) + (9961.76 - 2188.966) )/ 2 )
=-883.556/( ( 7160.1 + 7772.794 )/ 2 )
=-883.556/7466.447
=-11.83 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -11.83% mean?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) has a ROCE % of -11.83% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer's ROCE % too high?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current ROCE % is -11.83%. Overall, Taiwan Styrene Monomer has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Styrene Monomer's ROCE % compare to DOW?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's ROCE % of -11.83% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.48. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.48, based on 1,586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current ROCE % is -11.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.57, compared to a current price of NT$10.35 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -11.83%. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310), the current ROCE % is -11.83% 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$10.35 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.57. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Styrene Monomer to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1310:

  • ROCE %: -11.83%
  • GF Value™: NT$9.57 vs. price of NT$10.35 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Styrene Monomer Business Description

Address No.6 Roosevelt Road, 8th Floor-1, Section-1, Taipei, TWN
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corp manufactures and sells styrene monomer. The company's products include Styrene Monomer, Para-diethyl benzene, Toluene, and Ethyl benzene. Its main clients are the manufacturers of Polystyrene, ABS resins, and Synthetic rubber, of which the products are widely applied in industries of: electric appliances, machines, electronics, automobiles, and packaging etc. Its segments consist of the Plasticization segment, which engages in manufacturing and domestic/international sales of styrene monomer, chemical and plastic materials; the Investment segment, which engages in investment business; and the Other segment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Plasticization segment from Asia. Geographically, it operates in Asia, America, and Europe.
65GF Score

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