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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
683854

Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc

PharmaceuticalsVerified

Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc has a current ratio of 4.58, indicating strong short-term liquidity, but its operating cash flow is negative at -53,728,000 TWD, and free cash flow is also negative at -9,433,000 TWD. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.03, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. The company's profitability is weak, with a return on equity of -1.76% and a return on assets of -1.12%, both significantly below the industry median for pharmaceutical companies. This underperformance is reflected in its net income of -19,471,000 TWD, despite a high gross profit of 111,825,000 TWD. Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc's revenue is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, with no disclosed segment breakdown in the latest financial data. The company's exposure to this region may pose risks due to regulatory changes or economic volatility. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth or decline in the latest financial data. However, its operating income of 13,379,000 TWD suggests some level of operational efficiency. The company faces liquidity risks due to its negative operating and free cash flows, despite a low debt-to-equity ratio. There is no indication of dilution risk in the near term, as shares outstanding remain unchanged between basic and diluted shares. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any major strategic shifts or new product launches. The company's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for operational improvements to restore profitability and strengthen cash flow.

30-day price · 6838-0.10 (-0.4%)
Low$26.15High$33.30Close$26.40As of12 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyFormosa Pharmaceuticals Inc
Ticker6838.TW
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
AI analysis

Business. Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company that develops, produces, and markets generic and branded drugs, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region.

Classification. Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc is classified under the Healthcare economic sector, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research business sector, and Pharmaceuticals industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc has a current ratio of 4.58, indicating strong short-term liquidity, but its operating cash flow is negative at -53,728,000 TWD, and free cash flow is also negative at -9,433,000 TWD. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.03, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. The company's profitability is weak, with a return on equity of -1.76% and a return on assets of -1.12%, both significantly below the industry median for pharmaceutical companies. This underperformance is reflected in its net income of -19,471,000 TWD, despite a high gross profit of 111,825,000 TWD. Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc's revenue is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, with no disclosed segment breakdown in the latest financial data. The company's exposure to this region may pose risks due to regulatory changes or economic volatility. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth or decline in the latest financial data. However, its operating income of 13,379,000 TWD suggests some level of operational efficiency. The company faces liquidity risks due to its negative operating and free cash flows, despite a low debt-to-equity ratio. There is no indication of dilution risk in the near term, as shares outstanding remain unchanged between basic and diluted shares. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any major strategic shifts or new product launches. The company's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for operational improvements to restore profitability and strengthen cash flow.
Key takeaways
  • Formosa Pharmaceuticals Inc has a strong current ratio but negative operating and free cash flows, indicating liquidity challenges.
  • The company's return on equity and return on assets are negative, reflecting poor profitability.
  • Revenue is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, which may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks.
  • There is no immediate dilution risk, as basic and diluted shares are equal.
  • The company's capital structure is conservative, with a low debt-to-equity ratio.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyTWD
Revenue$127.8M
Gross profit$111.8M
Operating income$13.4M
Net income-$19.5M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$53.7M
CapEx-$525.0k
Free cash flow-$9.4M
Total assets$1.74B
Total liabilities$632.0M
Total equity$1.11B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$28.3M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$28.5M-$380.0M-$400.9M-$378.2M
FY-3$1.3M-$381.7M-$406.3M-$366.8M
FY-2$31.2M-$283.0M-$322.0M-$283.6M
FY-1$143.4M-$175.6M-$201.0M-$166.9M
FY0$9.5M-$170.6M-$83.6M-$75.9M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$688.7M$392.7M
FY-3$877.9M$466.8M
FY-2$1.73B$1.14B
FY-1$2.11B$1.55B
FY0$2.07B$1.46B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4-$331.1M-$15.1M-$378.2M
FY-3-$346.1M$0.00-$366.8M
FY-2-$196.0M-$2.3M-$283.6M
FY-1-$128.7M-$8.2M-$166.9M
FY0-$95.6M-$41.9M-$75.9M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$127.8M$13.4M-$19.5M-$9.4M
FQ-6$5.3M-$101.0M-$96.8M-$91.9M
FQ-5$4.3M-$51.9M-$46.0M-$36.7M
FQ-4$5.9M-$36.1M-$38.6M-$28.9M
FQ-3$594.0k-$34.9M-$40.7M-$39.1M
FQ-2$4.8M-$51.7M$64.3M$44.7M
FQ-1$911.0k-$44.6M-$59.2M-$46.4M
FQ0$3.2M-$39.4M-$48.0M-$35.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$1.74B$1.11B
FQ-6$1.52B$1.01B
FQ-5$2.15B$1.60B
FQ-4$2.11B$1.55B
FQ-3$2.06B$1.51B
FQ-2$2.15B$1.57B
FQ-1$2.11B$1.51B
FQ0$2.07B$1.46B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$53.7M-$525.0k-$9.4M
FQ-6-$108.3M-$6.1M-$91.9M
FQ-5-$102.5M-$7.2M-$36.7M
FQ-4-$128.7M-$8.2M-$28.9M
FQ-3-$76.9M-$9.4M-$39.1M
FQ-2$7.3M-$41.3M$44.7M
FQ-1-$19.7M-$41.6M-$46.4M
FQ0-$95.6M-$41.9M-$35.1M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$1.11B
Net cash-$28.3M
Current ratio4.6
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-1.1%
ROE-1.8%
Cash conversion2.8%
CapEx/Revenue-0.4%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Pharmaceuticals · cohort 779 companies
Metric6838Activity
Op margin10.5%7.7% medp25 -2.4% · p75 15.5%above median
Net margin-15.2%5.9% medp25 -3.8% · p75 12.8%bottom quartile
Gross margin87.5%45.5% medp25 31.1% · p75 62.9%top quartile
R&D / revenue529.2% medp25 465.2% · p75 593.2%
CapEx / revenue-0.4%-7.0% medp25 -14.9% · p75 -3.2%top quartile
Debt / equity3.0%25.0% medp25 3.8% · p75 63.3%bottom quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose TWD 26.45 · shares 0.15B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-27 02:19 UTCJob: e3d545d8