Browave (ROCO:3163) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 29.31 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 775% Above Median

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ROCO:3163 Browave Corp ROCO:3163
65 GF Score
Price NT$777.00
GF Value NT$154.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Browave Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Browave ROCO:3163 +0.91% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 29.31 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 775% above its 10-year median of 3.35. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3163 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$154.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,934 Hardware companies, Browave ranks worse than 98.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Browave's current share price is NT$777.00. Browave's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$26.51. Browave's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 29.31.

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

ROCO:3163' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6   Med: 3.35   Max: 41.32
Current: 29.04

During the past years, Browave's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 41.32. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 3.35.

ROCO:3163's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.09% of 1934 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs ROCO:3163: 29.04

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.

Browave's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$34.724. 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$26.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Browave  (ROCO:3163) 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.


Browave Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Browave Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Browave'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.

Browave Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Browave Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Browave Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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ROCO:3163 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Browave'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.


Browave Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Browave 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.

Browave's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=777.00/26.51
=29.31

* 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.

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

For example, Browave'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)
=34.724/333.9520*333.9520
=34.724

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Browave Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 18.228 241.428 25.214
201612 19.034 241.432 26.328
201703 19.066 243.801 26.116
201706 17.135 244.955 23.360
201709 17.085 246.819 23.116
201712 17.117 246.524 23.187
201803 17.001 249.554 22.751
201806 17.129 251.989 22.700
201809 17.170 252.439 22.714
201812 19.388 251.233 25.772
201903 18.606 254.202 24.443
201906 18.113 256.143 23.615
201909 18.420 256.759 23.958
201912 18.815 256.974 24.451
202003 17.161 258.115 22.203
202006 19.209 257.797 24.883
202009 20.630 260.280 26.469
202012 21.571 260.474 27.656
202103 19.535 264.877 24.629
202106 19.674 271.696 24.182
202109 19.758 274.310 24.054
202112 20.509 278.802 24.566
202203 20.526 287.504 23.842
202206 22.008 296.311 24.804
202209 24.160 296.808 27.184
202212 24.986 296.797 28.114
202303 22.151 301.836 24.508
202306 23.664 305.109 25.901
202309 27.486 307.789 29.822
202312 27.663 306.746 30.116
202403 26.354 312.332 28.178
202406 28.075 314.175 29.842
202409 28.257 315.301 29.928
202412 29.980 315.605 31.723
202503 27.990 319.799 29.229
202506 27.143 322.561 28.102
202509 29.743 324.800 30.581
202512 32.474 324.054 33.466
202603 33.739 330.213 34.121
202606 34.724 333.952 34.724

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 29.31 mean?
Browave (ROCO:3163) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 29.31 as of Aug. 27, 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 Browave and its competitors. This is 775% above median its historical median of 3.35. Over the past decade, Browave's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 41.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Browave ranks #1897 out of 1934 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Browave's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Browave's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 29.31 is 775% above median its 10-year median of 3.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 41.32. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Browave's value of 29.31 is 1329.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Browave ranks #1897 out of 1934 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Browave has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Browave's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Browave ranks #1897 out of 1934 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Browave in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Browave's value of 29.31 is 1329.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Browave's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 41.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.35 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Browave 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 a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.05, based on 1,934 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. Browave's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 29.31 is 1329.8% 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 Browave and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Browave's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 29.31, which is 775% above median its own 10-year median of 3.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Browave stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Browave (ROCO:3163) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$154.54, compared to a current price of NT$777.00 — trading 402.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 29.31, which is 775% above median its 10-year median of 3.35 and 1329.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.05. Browave's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Browave (ROCO:3163), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 29.31 as of Aug. 27, 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 Browave (ROCO:3163) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Browave stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$777.00 is trading 402.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$154.54. GuruFocus considers Browave to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3163:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 29.31 (775% above median its 10-year median of 3.35)
  • GF Value™: NT$154.54 vs. price of NT$777.00 (402.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1329.8% above the Hardware median (#1897 of 1934)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Browave Business Description

Address No.30, Industry East Road IX, 3rd Floor, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu County, Hsinchu, TWN, 30075
Browave Corp is mainly engaged in the design, production, and sales of optical fiber communication components. Its products include Modules, Components, MPO/MTP Cable, and Optical parts.
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