Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) Total Operating Expense: NT$712 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1709 Formosan Union Chemical Corp TPE:1709
76 GF Score
Price NT$24.40
GF Value NT$18.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Formosan Union Chemical Total Operating Expense?

Formosan Union Chemical TPE:1709 +1.88% 76 Total Operating Expense is NT$712 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1709 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Formosan Union Chemical's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$191 Mil. Formosan Union Chemical's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$712 Mil.

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Formosan Union Chemical Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Formosan Union Chemical Total Operating Expense Chart

Formosan Union Chemical Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Formosan Union Chemical Quarterly Data
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Formosan Union Chemical 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$712 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$712 Mil mean?
Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) has a Total Operating Expense of NT$712 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors.
Is Formosan Union Chemical's Total Operating Expense too high?
Formosan Union Chemical's current Total Operating Expense is NT$712 Mil. Overall, Formosan Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosan Union Chemical's Total Operating Expense compare to DOW?
Formosan Union Chemical's Total Operating Expense of NT$712 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 Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. Formosan Union Chemical's current Total Operating Expense is NT$712 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$18.54, compared to a current price of NT$24.40 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is NT$712 Mil. Formosan Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709), the current Total Operating Expense is NT$712 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$24.40 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.54. GuruFocus considers Formosan Union Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1709:

  • Total Operating Expense: NT$712 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$18.54 vs. price of NT$24.40 (31.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 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.
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