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Formosan Union Chemical TWSE:1709 Stock Report

Last Price

NT$24.80

Market Cap

NT$11.8b

7D

2.1%

1Y

17.3%

Updated

23 Sep, 2024

Data

Company Financials

Formosan Union Chemical Corp.

TWSE:1709 Stock Report

Market Cap: NT$11.8b

1709 Stock Overview

Produces and sells chemical products in Taiwan, China, Guatamela, the Philippines, Vietnam, the Unites State, and internationally.

1709 fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends3/6

Formosan Union Chemical Corp. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Formosan Union Chemical
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceNT$24.80
52 Week HighNT$27.55
52 Week LowNT$19.05
Beta0.49
11 Month Change3.33%
3 Month Change15.89%
1 Year Change17.26%
33 Year Change24.31%
5 Year Change81.23%
Change since IPO16.99%

Recent News & Updates

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

Jul 29
Formosan Union Chemical (TWSE:1709) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

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

Jul 19
Optimistic Investors Push Formosan Union Chemical Corp. (TWSE:1709) Shares Up 28% But Growth Is Lacking

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

Jul 15
Formosan Union Chemical's (TWSE:1709) Dividend Is Being Reduced To NT$0.60

Recent updates

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

Jul 29
Formosan Union Chemical (TWSE:1709) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

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

Jul 19
Optimistic Investors Push Formosan Union Chemical Corp. (TWSE:1709) Shares Up 28% But Growth Is Lacking

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

Jul 15
Formosan Union Chemical's (TWSE:1709) Dividend Is Being Reduced To NT$0.60

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

Jun 26
Formosan Union Chemical (TWSE:1709) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

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

Mar 24
Why Formosan Union Chemical's (TWSE:1709) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems

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

Apr 02
Here's What To Make Of Formosan Union Chemical's (TPE:1709) Decelerating Rates Of Return

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

Mar 15
Read This Before Buying Formosan Union Chemical Corp. (TPE:1709) For Its Dividend

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

Feb 25
Could Formosan Union Chemical Corp.'s (TPE:1709) Weak Financials Mean That The Market Could Correct Its Share Price?

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

Feb 07
Is Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) A Risky Investment?

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

Jan 21
If You Had Bought Formosan Union Chemical's (TPE:1709) Shares Three Years Ago You Would Be Down 26%

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

Jan 01
Should We Be Excited About The Trends Of Returns At Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709)?

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

Dec 15
Three Things You Should Check Before Buying Formosan Union Chemical Corp. (TPE:1709) For Its Dividend

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

Nov 27
Formosan Union Chemical Corp.'s (TPE:1709) Stock Been Rising But Financials Look Weak: Should Shareholders Be Worried?

Shareholder Returns

1709TW ChemicalsTW Market
7D2.1%4.1%1.8%
1Y17.3%-18.0%34.2%

Return vs Industry: 1709 exceeded the TW Chemicals industry which returned -18% over the past year.

Return vs Market: 1709 underperformed the TW Market which returned 34.2% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is 1709's price volatile compared to industry and market?
1709 volatility
1709 Average Weekly Movement6.6%
Chemicals Industry Average Movement6.0%
Market Average Movement5.8%
10% most volatile stocks in TW Market9.4%
10% least volatile stocks in TW Market3.1%

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

Volatility Over Time: 1709's weekly volatility (7%) 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, Guatamela, the Philippines, Vietnam, the Unites State, and internationally. The company offers alkyl benzene, which is used as a raw material for detergents; nonyl phenol that is used as a basic raw material for surfactants rubbers and plastic anti-oxidant agents, etc., as well as specialty chemicals; 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 provides FuSyn-22, a synthetic alkylate that is used as a primary base oil or blend stock for various synthetic automotive and industrial applications.

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$11.83b
Earnings (TTM)NT$658.55m
Revenue (TTM)NT$10.08b

18.0x

P/E Ratio

1.2x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
1709 income statement (TTM)
RevenueNT$10.08b
Cost of RevenueNT$8.75b
Gross ProfitNT$1.34b
Other ExpensesNT$680.49m
EarningsNT$658.55m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)1.38
Gross Margin13.28%
Net Profit Margin6.53%
Debt/Equity Ratio14.5%

How did 1709 perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

2.4%

Current Dividend Yield

44%

Payout Ratio