1709.TW
1709.TW
TW0001709004
FORMOSAN UNION CHEMICAL
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Company Profile

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. In addition, the company is involved in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of petroleum resins, polyester resins, melamine resins, plaque resins, urea resins, alkyd resins, acetate resins, butyl acrylate resins, alkylbenzene and sulfonic acid, and aromatic hydrocarbon fluxes; planning and design of petrochemical engineering; installation and trading of mechanical equipment; distribution of domestic liquefied petroleum gas; and repair and maintenance and inspection of steel cylinders. Further, it engages in the petrochemical raw materials, synthetic resins, rubber and plastics, other chemical products manufacturing and wholesale; and manufacturing and sales of pesticides and sugar, batteries, and electronic components, as well as power generation, transmission, and power distribution machinery; warehouse and silo lease activity; and food trading and bakery operations. The company was founded in 1973 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Key Metrics & Overview

Detailed metrics & financial data of the company

Company Profile
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🛡️ Risk & Structural Analysis

Multi-Factor Risk Model & Market Data

7/7 Very High
5Y Volatility
34.4% p.a.
Max Drawdown (5Y)
-50.1%
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)
0.65
Beta Factor
0.35
Size Class
Large Cap
Notes & Warnings
Single Stock Risk: Investing in an individual stock carries full company and insolvency risk (no fund diversification).
Exemplary balance sheet strength: Very solid ratio of equity to debt.
Strong cyclicality: The business model is sensitive to economic downturns.
Structurally High Volatility: Above-average fluctuations persist across 5 to 10 years (34.4% p.a.).
Historical Stress Test: Maximum peak-to-trough drawdown of -53.1% in the extended horizon.
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