Risk factor
Low price volatility
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
About
Formosa Taffeta Co., Ltd., established in 1973 and based in Douliu, Taiwan, is an influential enterprise within the Asian textile sector. The company, which operated as Formosa Fiber Co., Ltd. until its rebranding in January 1979, divides its operations into three main business units: the First Business Group, the Cord Fabric Department, and the Gasoline Department. At its core, the company is deeply involved in the end-to-end production of fabrics and textured yarns. This encompasses a broad range of activities from initial research and development to various manufacturing stages including warping, sizing, beaming, twisting, design, weaving, dyeing, printing, and finishing processes. Their extensive product range features a diverse selection of textile solutions. These include standard polyamine, polyester, sports, functional, and medical fabrics, alongside specialized industrial textiles such as tire cord fabrics, base cloths for conveyor belts, chafers for tire-lips, anti-puncture materials for bicycles, and lining fabrics. The company also supplies various yarns, including cotton, blended, and MVS types. Furthermore, Formosa Taffeta is known for its advanced and innovative fabrics, incorporating technologies like nano far infrared ray, nano anion, germanium, fine diner, hollow section insulation, and offering low-pilling, functional, comfort, eco-friendly, protective, and flame-resistant properties. They also provide high-performance protective uniform fabrics for military, police, and firefighter applications, in addition to medical protective antibacterial, bulletproof, anti-puncture, and carbon fiber fabrics. Beyond textiles, they produce PE plastic bags. Expanding beyond textiles, the Gasoline Department manages and operates service stations, distributing petroleum and offering car washing services.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/E