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Formosan Union Chemical TWSE:1709 Stock Report

Last Price

NT$26.55

Market Cap

NT$12.6b

7D

14.9%

1Y

6.2%

Updated

19 Jul, 2024

Data

Company Financials

Formosan Union Chemical Corp.

TWSE:1709 Stock Report

Market Cap: NT$12.6b

1709 Stock Overview

Produces and sells chemical products in Taiwan.

1709 fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance2/6
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$26.55
52 Week HighNT$27.50
52 Week LowNT$19.05
Beta0.51
11 Month Change28.26%
3 Month Change39.01%
1 Year Change6.20%
33 Year Change24.36%
5 Year Change86.83%
Change since IPO25.25%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

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
7D14.9%3.7%-3.8%
1Y6.2%-11.4%34.7%

Return vs Industry: 1709 exceeded the TW Chemicals industry which returned -11.4% over the past year.

Return vs Market: 1709 underperformed the TW Market which returned 34.7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is 1709's price volatile compared to industry and market?
1709 volatility
1709 Average Weekly Movement4.7%
Chemicals Industry Average Movement4.0%
Market Average Movement4.7%
10% most volatile stocks in TW Market8.5%
10% least volatile stocks in TW Market2.1%

Stable Share Price: 1709's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: 1709's weekly volatility (5%) 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. 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$12.59b
Earnings (TTM)NT$508.80m
Revenue (TTM)NT$9.51b

24.9x

P/E Ratio

1.3x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
1709 income statement (TTM)
RevenueNT$9.51b
Cost of RevenueNT$8.33b
Gross ProfitNT$1.18b
Other ExpensesNT$670.07m
EarningsNT$508.80m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)1.07
Gross Margin12.39%
Net Profit Margin5.35%
Debt/Equity Ratio19.4%

How did 1709 perform over the long term?

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Dividends

2.3%

Current Dividend Yield

56%

Payout Ratio

Does 1709 pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy 1709 by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Formosan Union Chemical dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateAug 27 2024
Dividend Pay DateSep 27 2024
Days until Ex dividend38 days
Days until Dividend pay date69 days

Does 1709 pay a reliable dividends?

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