Formosa Plastics Corporation
1301
Rank in Stocks
#1352
Formosa Plastics Corporation operates as a leading manufacturer and global... Formosa Plastics Corporation operates as a leading manufacturer and global supplier, producing plastic raw materials, chemical fibers, and a diverse range of petrochemical products. The company's reach extends throughout Taiwan, mainland China, and various international markets. Its extensive plastics portfolio encompasses materials such as PVC, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer, polyethylene wax, polypropylene (PP), polyacetal, and various compound rubber particles. Beyond plastics, Formosa Plastics manufactures a broad spectrum of chemical substances. These include liquid caustic soda, solid alkali, liquid chlorine, vinyl chloride, dichloroethane, acrylonitrile, acetonitrile, methyl methacrylate, methacrylate, epichlorohydrin, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), acrylate, superabsorbent resin, and n-butanol. The corporation also develops and offers carbon fibers, in addition to providing advanced industrial computer systems for process control (DCS), warehouse logistics, real-time production management, safety monitoring, and laboratory information management. Further diversifying its offerings, Formosa Plastics supplies specialized items like dye-sensitized batteries, processing aids, impact modifiers, "haibo" products, chlorinated solvents, purified hydrogen, lithium-ion battery electrolytes, lime, calcium carbonate powder, hydrochloric acid, and antibacterial solutions. These versatile products are utilized across a wide array of applications and industries, including daily necessities, outdoor sports equipment, mechanical engineering, building materials and coatings, 3C home appliances, and various civil and agricultural livestock sectors. Formosa Plastics Corporation was established in 1954 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Share Price
$2.61
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$16.62B
Change (1 day)
0.49%
Change (1 year)
105.61%
Country
TW
Trade Formosa Plastics Corporation (1301)
Category
Basic Materials
Operating Margin for Formosa Plastics Corporation (1301)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: -2.02%
According to Formosa Plastics Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is -2.02%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of -2.02%.
Operating Margin history for Formosa Plastics Corporation from 2006 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -2.02% | -3.35% |
| 2024 | -2.09% | 3.47% |
| 2023 | -2.02% | -111.34% |
| 2022 | 17.81% | -43.89% |
| 2021 | 31.74% | 132.53% |
| 2020 | 13.65% | -34.91% |
| 2019 | 20.97% | 90.64% |
| 2018 | 11.00% | 3.68% |
| 2017 | 10.61% | 46.95% |
| 2016 | 7.22% | 31.75% |
| 2015 | 5.48% | 114.90% |
| 2014 | 2.55% | 19.72% |
| 2013 | 2.13% | -21.11% |
| 2012 | 2.70% | -76.92% |
| 2011 | 11.70% | -15.40% |
| 2010 | 13.83% | 81.26% |
| 2009 | 7.63% | 118.00% |
| 2008 | 3.50% | -63.50% |
| 2007 | 9.59% | 33.94% |
| 2006 | 7.16% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.10% | -113.42% |
GB
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| 0.00% | - |
FR
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| 16.36% | -108.10% |
US
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| 17.37% | -108.60% |
US
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| -4.71% | -97.67% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.