Health & Life Co (ROCO:1781) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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ROCO:1781 Health & Life Co Ltd ROCO:1781
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Price NT$10.50
GF Value NT$9.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Health & Life Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Health & Life Co ROCO:1781 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1781 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Health & Life Co ranks better than 66.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), Health & Life Co's current share price is NT$10.50. Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$9.39. Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:1781' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 1.33   Max: 4.79
Current: 1.12

During the past years, Health & Life Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.79. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.33.

ROCO:1781's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.73% of 514 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.88 vs ROCO:1781: 1.12

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Health & Life Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$6.395. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is NT$9.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Health & Life Co  (ROCO:1781) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Health & Life Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Health & Life Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Health & Life Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Health & Life Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.36 1.31 1.56 1.76 1.16

Health & Life Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.48 1.32 1.16 1.29 1.26

ROCO:1781 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Health & Life Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Health & Life Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.50/9.39
=1.12

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Health & Life Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=6.395/333.9520*333.9520
=6.395

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Health & Life Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.061 241.428 13.917
201612 9.688 241.432 13.401
201703 9.000 243.801 12.328
201706 8.760 244.955 11.943
201709 8.642 246.819 11.693
201712 8.291 246.524 11.231
201803 8.069 249.554 10.798
201806 7.856 251.989 10.411
201809 7.604 252.439 10.059
201812 7.395 251.233 9.830
201903 7.043 254.202 9.253
201906 6.502 256.143 8.477
201909 6.116 256.759 7.955
201912 5.610 256.974 7.291
202003 5.370 258.115 6.948
202006 5.670 257.797 7.345
202009 9.924 260.280 12.733
202012 9.299 260.474 11.922
202103 9.784 264.877 12.335
202106 9.114 271.696 11.202
202109 8.661 274.310 10.544
202112 7.977 278.802 9.555
202203 7.735 287.504 8.985
202206 7.702 296.311 8.680
202209 8.096 296.808 9.109
202212 7.859 296.797 8.843
202303 7.538 301.836 8.340
202306 7.242 305.109 7.927
202309 7.675 307.789 8.327
202312 7.074 306.746 7.701
202403 7.364 312.332 7.874
202406 7.090 314.175 7.536
202409 8.231 315.301 8.718
202412 8.291 315.605 8.773
202503 8.402 319.799 8.774
202506 7.327 322.561 7.586
202509 6.978 324.800 7.175
202512 6.762 324.054 6.969
202603 6.663 330.213 6.738
202606 6.395 333.952 6.395

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 mean?
Health & Life Co (ROCO:1781) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Health & Life Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 4.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Health & Life Co ranks #171 out of 514 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Health & Life Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 4.79. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88. Health & Life Co's value of 1.12 is 40.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Health & Life Co ranks #171 out of 514 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Health & Life Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Health & Life Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Health & Life Co ranks #171 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Health & Life Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88. Health & Life Co's value of 1.12 is 40.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Health & Life Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 4.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Health & Life Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.88, based on 514 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Health & Life Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is 40.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Health & Life Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Health & Life Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Health & Life Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Health & Life Co (ROCO:1781) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.83, compared to a current price of NT$10.50 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 40.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.88. Health & Life Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Health & Life Co (ROCO:1781), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Health & Life Co (ROCO:1781) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Health & Life Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$10.50 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.83. GuruFocus considers Health & Life Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1781:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.33)
  • GF Value™: NT$9.83 vs. price of NT$10.50 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#171 of 514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1781 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Health & Life Co Business Description

Address Jian 1st Road, 9th Floor, No-186, New Taipei City, TWN
Health & Life Co Ltd manufactures medical devices in the fields of cardiovascular disease and in-vitro diagnostics in Taiwan. Its product portfolio includes blood pressure monitor series, nebulizer, and blood glucose monitoring system, blood glucose stripes and Thermometer.
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