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Formosan Union Chemical Corp.TWSE:1709 Stock Report

Market Cap NT$10.1b
Share Price
NT$21.25
NT$29.47
27.9% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y21.4%
7D-0.5%
1D
Portfolio Value
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Formosan Union Chemical Corp.

TWSE:1709 Stock Report

Market Cap: NT$10.1b

Formosan Union Chemical (1709) Stock Overview

Produces and sells chemical products in Taiwan, China, Guatemala, the Philippines, Vietnam, the United States, and internationally. More details

1709 fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends3/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Formosan Union Chemical
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceNT$21.25
52 Week HighNT$21.70
52 Week LowNT$16.10
Beta0.31
1 Month Change17.08%
3 Month Change16.76%
1 Year Change21.43%
3 Year Change-13.79%
5 Year Change1.19%
Change since IPO0.24%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Nov 27

Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Formosan Union Chemical (TWSE:1709)

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Formosan Union Chemical Corp.'s ( TWSE:1709 ) stock hasn't moved...
Analysis Article Jul 29

Formosan Union Chemical (TWSE:1709) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

Formosan Union Chemical Corp.'s ( TWSE:1709 ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same...
Analysis Article Jul 19

Optimistic Investors Push Formosan Union Chemical Corp. (TWSE:1709) Shares Up 28% But Growth Is Lacking

Formosan Union Chemical Corp. ( TWSE:1709 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last...
Analysis Article Jul 15

Formosan Union Chemical's (TWSE:1709) Dividend Is Being Reduced To NT$0.60

Formosan Union Chemical Corp. ( TWSE:1709 ) is reducing its dividend from last year's comparable payment to NT$0.60 on...
Analysis Article Jun 26

Formosan Union Chemical (TWSE:1709) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Mar 24

Why Formosan Union Chemical's (TWSE:1709) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems

Formosan Union Chemical Corp.'s ( TWSE:1709 ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. However...
Analysis Article Apr 02

Here's What To Make Of Formosan Union Chemical's (TPE:1709) Decelerating Rates Of Return

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article Mar 15

Read This Before Buying Formosan Union Chemical Corp. (TPE:1709) For Its Dividend

Today we'll take a closer look at Formosan Union Chemical Corp. ( TPE:1709 ) from a dividend investor's perspective...
Analysis Article Feb 25

Could Formosan Union Chemical Corp.'s (TPE:1709) Weak Financials Mean That The Market Could Correct Its Share Price?

Formosan Union Chemical's (TPE:1709) stock up by 3.5% over the past month. However, in this article, we decided to...
Analysis Article Feb 07

Is Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Jan 21

If You Had Bought Formosan Union Chemical's (TPE:1709) Shares Three Years Ago You Would Be Down 26%

For many investors, the main point of stock picking is to generate higher returns than the overall market. But in any...
Analysis Article Jan 01

Should We Be Excited About The Trends Of Returns At Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709)?

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Dec 15

Three Things You Should Check Before Buying Formosan Union Chemical Corp. (TPE:1709) For Its Dividend

Could Formosan Union Chemical Corp. ( TPE:1709 ) be an attractive dividend share to own for the long haul? Investors...
Analysis Article Nov 27

Formosan Union Chemical Corp.'s (TPE:1709) Stock Been Rising But Financials Look Weak: Should Shareholders Be Worried?

Formosan Union Chemical's (TPE:1709) stock is up by 3.9% over the past three months. However, in this article, we...

Shareholder Returns

1709TW ChemicalsTW Market
7D-0.5%19.8%7.8%
1Y21.4%114.5%109.8%

Return vs Industry: 1709 underperformed the TW Chemicals industry which returned 114.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: 1709 underperformed the TW Market which returned 109.8% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is 1709's price volatile compared to industry and market?
1709 volatility
1709 Average Weekly Movement3.5%
Chemicals Industry Average Movement7.1%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in TW Market12.1%
10% least volatile stocks in TW Market2.6%

Stable Share Price: 1709 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the TW market.

Volatility Over Time: 1709's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1973n/aChun-Cheng Linwww.fucc.com.tw/fucc/index.asp

Formosan Union Chemical Corp. produces and sells chemical products in Taiwan, China, Guatemala, the Philippines, Vietnam, the United States, and internationally. The company offers alkyl benzene, which is used as a raw material for detergents; nonyl phenol that is used as a raw material for surfactants rubbers and plastic anti-oxidant agents, etc., as well as dodecyl phenol for lubricating oils.; and hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, which is used as a raw material for the production of ethylene-vinyl acetate polymer EVA and thermal plastic rubber TPR series hot melt adhesives. It also trades in residential and commercial property and electronic materials, as well as engages in the solar photovoltaic system construction, maintenance, and operation; land development; and agency business of Huawei products; development of an online booking platform; and hotel operation.

Formosan Union Chemical Corp. Fundamentals Summary

How do Formosan Union Chemical's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
1709 fundamental statistics
Market capNT$10.14b
Earnings (TTM)NT$661.75m
Revenue (TTM)NT$8.81b
15.3x
P/E Ratio
1.2x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
1709 income statement (TTM)
RevenueNT$8.81b
Cost of RevenueNT$7.43b
Gross ProfitNT$1.38b
Other ExpensesNT$722.88m
EarningsNT$661.75m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)1.39
Gross Margin15.71%
Net Profit Margin7.51%
Debt/Equity Ratio3.5%

How did 1709 perform over the long term?

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Dividends

4.7%
Current Dividend Yield
72%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/19 03:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/18 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Formosan Union Chemical Corp. is covered by 0 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.