Trust-Search (ROCO:3115) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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ROCO:3115 Trust-Search Corp ROCO:3115
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Price NT$8.86
GF Value NT$16.14
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What is Trust-Search Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Trust-Search ROCO:3115 -1.56% 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3115 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,965 Hardware companies, Trust-Search ranks better than 76.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Trust-Search's current share price is NT$8.86. Trust-Search's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$11.06. Trust-Search's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for Trust-Search's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:3115' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74   Med: 1.15   Max: 2.05
Current: 0.84

During the past years, Trust-Search's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.05. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.15.

ROCO:3115's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.23% of 1965 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs ROCO:3115: 0.84

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.

Trust-Search's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$7.408. 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$11.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Trust-Search  (ROCO:3115) 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.


Trust-Search Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Trust-Search Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trust-Search'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.

Trust-Search Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Trust-Search 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 1.65 1.17 1.12 1.07 0.95

Trust-Search 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 1.08 1.08 1.09 0.95 0.86

ROCO:3115 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Trust-Search'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.


Trust-Search Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Trust-Search's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trust-Search's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Trust-Search 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.

Trust-Search's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.86/11.06
=0.80

* 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.

Trust-Search's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Trust-Search'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)
=7.408/330.2130*330.2130
=7.408

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Trust-Search Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.535 241.018 17.174
201609 12.327 241.428 16.860
201612 12.289 241.432 16.808
201703 12.388 243.801 16.779
201706 12.352 244.955 16.651
201709 12.704 246.819 16.996
201712 12.923 246.524 17.310
201803 12.859 249.554 17.015
201806 12.677 251.989 16.612
201809 11.615 252.439 15.193
201812 10.995 251.233 14.451
201903 10.687 254.202 13.883
201906 10.394 256.143 13.400
201909 9.983 256.759 12.839
201912 9.489 256.974 12.193
202003 9.472 258.115 12.118
202006 9.096 257.797 11.651
202009 9.148 260.280 11.606
202012 8.155 260.474 10.338
202103 7.968 264.877 9.933
202106 7.904 271.696 9.606
202109 7.884 274.310 9.491
202112 7.692 278.802 9.110
202203 7.678 287.504 8.819
202206 7.681 296.311 8.560
202209 7.607 296.808 8.463
202212 7.273 296.797 8.092
202303 7.018 301.836 7.678
202306 6.771 305.109 7.328
202309 6.682 307.789 7.169
202312 6.299 306.746 6.781
202403 6.172 312.332 6.525
202406 6.002 314.175 6.308
202409 5.791 315.301 6.065
202412 5.666 315.605 5.928
202503 7.332 319.799 7.571
202506 6.968 322.561 7.133
202509 6.927 324.800 7.042
202512 7.472 324.054 7.614
202603 7.408 330.213 7.408

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 0.80 mean?
Trust-Search (ROCO:3115) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 as of Aug. 12, 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 Trust-Search and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Trust-Search's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Trust-Search ranks #467 out of 1965 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Trust-Search's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Trust-Search's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 2.05. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Trust-Search's value of 0.80 is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trust-Search ranks #467 out of 1965 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trust-Search has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trust-Search's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Trust-Search ranks #467 out of 1965 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Trust-Search in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Trust-Search's value of 0.80 is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Trust-Search's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 2.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Trust-Search 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.07, based on 1,965 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. Trust-Search's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is 61.4% 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 Trust-Search and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trust-Search's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trust-Search stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trust-Search (ROCO:3115) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.14, compared to a current price of NT$8.86 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 61.4% below the Hardware industry median of 2.07. Trust-Search's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Trust-Search (ROCO:3115), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Aug. 12, 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 Trust-Search (ROCO:3115) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trust-Search stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$8.86 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.14. GuruFocus considers Trust-Search to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3115:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
  • GF Value™: NT$16.14 vs. price of NT$8.86 (45.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.4% below the Hardware median (#467 of 1965)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3115 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Trust-Search Business Description

Address Chengde Road, 6th Floor, No.172, Section 4, Taipei, TWN, 111
Trust-Search Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic components, electronic materials, and other metal products. The company's products include: Phosphor Copper Ball, and Electronic Component. It has a single operating segment: the non-ferrous metal procurement service segment.
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