Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301) Total Operating Expense: NT$12,555 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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TPE:1301 Formosa Plastics Corp TPE:1301
73 GF Score
Price NT$57.80
GF Value NT$45.87
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Plastics Total Operating Expense?

Formosa Plastics TPE:1301 +1.40% 73 Total Operating Expense is NT$12,555 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1301 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Formosa Plastics's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$3,043 Mil. Formosa Plastics's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$12,555 Mil.

Formosa Plastics Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Formosa Plastics Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Formosa Plastics Total Operating Expense Chart

Formosa Plastics Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Formosa Plastics Quarterly Data
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TPE:1301
73GF Score
Formosa Plastics Corp TPE:1301
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Formosa Plastics Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$12,555 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of NT$12,555 Mil mean?
Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301) has a Total Operating Expense of NT$12,555 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Formosa Plastics and its competitors.
Is Formosa Plastics' Total Operating Expense too high?
Formosa Plastics' current Total Operating Expense is NT$12,555 Mil. Overall, Formosa Plastics has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Plastics' Total Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Formosa Plastics' Total Operating Expense of NT$12,555 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 Total Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Formosa Plastics and its competitors. Formosa Plastics's current Total Operating Expense is NT$12,555 Mil. 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$45.87, compared to a current price of NT$57.80 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is NT$12,555 Mil. Formosa Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Plastics (TPE:1301), the current Total Operating Expense is NT$12,555 Mil 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 Plastics (TPE:1301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Plastics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$57.80 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.87. GuruFocus considers Formosa Plastics to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1301:

  • Total Operating Expense: NT$12,555 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$45.87 vs. price of NT$57.80 (26% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address No. 100, Shuiguan Road, Renwu District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 814
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.
73GF Score

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