Formosa Plastics Corporation (1301) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 1301 does

Formosa Plastics Corporation (1301) is a Taiwanese company that manufactures and sells plastic raw materials, chemical fibers, and related petrochemical products. It operates through segments including Plastic, Polyolefin, Polypropylene, Tairylan, Chemical, and Other, offering products such as polyvinyl chloride, high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, carbon fiber products, and a range of chemical compounds. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and is part of the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry.

Key numbers explained

• The current price of 64.1 TWD reflects the latest trading value of one share.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 39.1 compares the share price to the last 12 months of earnings per share, which was 1.64 TWD.
• The forward P/E ratio of 36.2 uses expected future earnings, offering a view of how the market prices anticipated growth.
• The dividend yield of 0.78% shows the annual dividend relative to the share price, with 61% of earnings paid out as dividends.
• The ex-dividend date is 30 Jun 2026, the date after which new buyers are no longer entitled to the next dividend.
• A beta of 0.49 indicates the stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week range of 36.25 – 71.2 shows the lowest and highest traded prices over the past year, with the current price representing a 66.9% increase from a year ago.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 27.9% measures financial leverage, while the price-to-book ratio of 0.71 compares the market price to the company's book value.

What to watch

Investors tracking Formosa Plastics Corporation (1301) often monitor its exposure to global petrochemical cycles, raw material costs, and demand for plastic products. The company's performance can be influenced by trends in the broader Basic Materials sector and by peers such as Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (1303) and China Steel Corporation (2002). Regulatory changes in Taiwan and international markets, currency fluctuations, and shifts in energy prices are general factors that can affect this kind of stock. The next earnings report is scheduled for 18 Nov 2026.