Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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ROCO:3114 Howteh Technology Co Ltd ROCO:3114
65 GF Score
Price NT$32.75
GF Value NT$28.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Howteh Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Howteh Technology Co ROCO:3114 +1.39% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3114 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$28.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 126 Industrial Distribution companies, Howteh Technology Co ranks worse than 55.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Howteh Technology Co's current share price is NT$32.75. Howteh Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$21.88. Howteh Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.50.

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

ROCO:3114' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04   Med: 1.45   Max: 2.55
Current: 1.48

During the past years, Howteh Technology Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.55. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.45.

ROCO:3114's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.56% of 126 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs ROCO:3114: 1.48

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.

Howteh Technology Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$25.214. 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$21.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Howteh Technology Co  (ROCO:3114) 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.


Howteh Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Howteh Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howteh Technology 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.

Howteh Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Howteh Technology 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 1.70 1.41 1.43 1.28 1.27

Howteh Technology Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.22 1.09 1.14 1.27 1.17

ROCO:3114 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Howteh Technology 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.


Howteh Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Howteh Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Howteh Technology 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.

Howteh Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=32.75/21.88
=1.50

* 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.

Howteh Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Howteh Technology Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=25.214/330.2130*330.2130
=25.214

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Howteh Technology Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.894 241.018 16.296
201609 11.876 241.428 16.243
201612 12.289 241.432 16.808
201703 11.956 243.801 16.194
201706 12.032 244.955 16.220
201709 12.659 246.819 16.936
201712 13.000 246.524 17.413
201803 13.506 249.554 17.871
201806 14.166 251.989 18.563
201809 14.763 252.439 19.311
201812 15.347 251.233 20.172
201903 16.519 254.202 21.458
201906 16.095 256.143 20.749
201909 16.960 256.759 21.812
201912 16.758 256.974 21.534
202003 16.622 258.115 21.265
202006 16.302 257.797 20.881
202009 16.554 260.280 21.002
202012 17.055 260.474 21.621
202103 17.731 264.877 22.105
202106 17.897 271.696 21.752
202109 17.440 274.310 20.994
202112 18.593 278.802 22.022
202203 19.453 287.504 22.343
202206 20.323 296.311 22.648
202209 24.516 296.808 27.275
202212 22.435 296.797 24.961
202303 24.970 301.836 27.318
202306 23.701 305.109 25.651
202309 24.812 307.789 26.620
202312 23.750 306.746 25.567
202403 24.757 312.332 26.174
202406 24.006 314.175 25.231
202409 23.592 315.301 24.708
202412 24.701 315.605 25.844
202503 24.726 319.799 25.531
202506 21.639 322.561 22.152
202509 23.486 324.800 23.877
202512 24.507 324.054 24.973
202603 25.214 330.213 25.214

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 1.50 mean?
Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 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 Howteh Technology Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Howteh Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #70 out of 126 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Howteh Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Howteh Technology Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is near median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 2.55. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Howteh Technology Co's value of 1.50 is 18.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #70 out of 126 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Howteh Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howteh Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #70 out of 126 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Howteh Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Howteh Technology Co's value of 1.50 is 18.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Howteh Technology Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Howteh Technology Co has consistently been above 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.27, based on 126 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. Howteh Technology Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 18.1% above 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 Howteh Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howteh Technology Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howteh Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.51, compared to a current price of NT$32.75 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 18.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.27. Howteh Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 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 Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howteh Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$32.75 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.51. GuruFocus considers Howteh Technology Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3114:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (near median its 10-year median of 1.45)
  • GF Value™: NT$28.51 vs. price of NT$32.75 (14.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#70 of 126)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3114 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Howteh Technology Co Business Description

Address 6th Floor, No. 25, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Taipei, TWN, 105
Howteh Technology Co Ltd is engaged mainly in trading and agency business in passive electronic components, active electronic components, integrated circuit carrier board equipment, chemicals and raw materials, semiconductors and optical equipment. Its operating segment includes Taiwan Segment responsible for the agency sales of electronic components and process equipment in Taiwan; and China and South East Asia segment responsible for the distribution of electronic components in Eastern and Southern China (including Hongkong) and Vietnam. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Taiwan segment.
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NT$32.75
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