Polylite Taiwan Co (ROCO:1813) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.53 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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ROCO:1813 Polylite Taiwan Co Ltd ROCO:1813
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Price NT$11.50
GF Value NT$15.60
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What is Polylite Taiwan Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Polylite Taiwan Co ROCO:1813 +0.88% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1813 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 725 Semiconductors companies, Polylite Taiwan Co ranks better than 90.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Polylite Taiwan Co's current share price is NT$11.50. Polylite Taiwan Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$21.89. Polylite Taiwan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.53.

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

ROCO:1813' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.46
Current: 0.52

During the past years, Polylite Taiwan Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.46. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.86.

ROCO:1813's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
90.9% of 725 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.18 vs ROCO:1813: 0.52

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.

Polylite Taiwan Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$14.867. 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$21.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Polylite Taiwan Co  (ROCO:1813) 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.


Polylite Taiwan Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Polylite Taiwan Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polylite Taiwan 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.

Polylite Taiwan Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Polylite Taiwan 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 0.81 0.97 0.90 0.80 0.58

Polylite Taiwan 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 0.70 0.62 0.58 0.61 0.55

ROCO:1813 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Polylite Taiwan 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.


Polylite Taiwan Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Polylite Taiwan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Polylite Taiwan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Polylite Taiwan 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.

Polylite Taiwan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.50/21.89
=0.53

* 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.

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

For example, Polylite Taiwan 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)
=14.867/333.9520*333.9520
=14.867

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Polylite Taiwan Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 20.884 241.428 28.888
201612 21.039 241.432 29.101
201703 20.820 243.801 28.519
201706 20.033 244.955 27.311
201709 20.092 246.819 27.185
201712 19.800 246.524 26.822
201803 19.996 249.554 26.759
201806 19.850 251.989 26.306
201809 20.049 252.439 26.523
201812 20.327 251.233 27.020
201903 20.783 254.202 27.303
201906 19.077 256.143 24.872
201909 19.397 256.759 25.229
201912 19.171 256.974 24.914
202003 19.487 258.115 25.212
202006 18.134 257.797 23.491
202009 18.106 260.280 23.231
202012 18.155 260.474 23.276
202103 18.126 264.877 22.853
202106 17.934 271.696 22.043
202109 17.911 274.310 21.805
202112 17.449 278.802 20.901
202203 17.819 287.504 20.698
202206 17.603 296.311 19.839
202209 18.076 296.808 20.338
202212 17.411 296.797 19.591
202303 16.997 301.836 18.806
202306 17.252 305.109 18.883
202309 17.602 307.789 19.098
202312 16.617 306.746 18.091
202403 17.018 312.332 18.196
202406 16.281 314.175 17.306
202409 16.121 315.301 17.075
202412 15.519 315.605 16.421
202503 15.561 319.799 16.250
202506 14.767 322.561 15.288
202509 14.810 324.800 15.227
202512 14.679 324.054 15.127
202603 14.745 330.213 14.912
202606 14.867 333.952 14.867

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 0.53 mean?
Polylite Taiwan Co (ROCO:1813) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.53 as of Aug. 21, 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 Polylite Taiwan Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Polylite Taiwan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Polylite Taiwan Co ranks #66 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Polylite Taiwan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Polylite Taiwan Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.53 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 1.46. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18. Polylite Taiwan Co's value of 0.53 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polylite Taiwan Co ranks #66 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Polylite Taiwan Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polylite Taiwan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Polylite Taiwan Co ranks #66 out of 725 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Polylite Taiwan Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18. Polylite Taiwan Co's value of 0.53 is 83.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Polylite Taiwan Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 3.18, Polylite Taiwan 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.18, based on 725 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. Polylite Taiwan Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.53 is 83.3% 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 Polylite Taiwan Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polylite Taiwan Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polylite Taiwan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polylite Taiwan Co (ROCO:1813) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.60, compared to a current price of NT$11.50 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 83.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.18. Polylite Taiwan Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Polylite Taiwan Co (ROCO:1813), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Aug. 21, 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 Polylite Taiwan Co (ROCO:1813) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polylite Taiwan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$11.50 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.60. GuruFocus considers Polylite Taiwan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1813:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.53 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: NT$15.60 vs. price of NT$11.50 (26.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.3% below the Semiconductors median (#66 of 725)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1813 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Polylite Taiwan Co Business Description

Address No. 406, Changfa Road, Dayuan District, Tao-Yuan, TWN
Polylite Taiwan Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacture and distribution of GIA polycarbonate lenses. Some of its products include progressive, KID, and polarized lens.
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