Hep Tech Co (ROCO:3609) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.43 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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ROCO:3609 Hep Tech Co Ltd ROCO:3609
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What is Hep Tech Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hep Tech Co ROCO:3609 +3.09% 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3609 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Hep Tech Co ranks better than 61.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Hep Tech Co's current share price is NT$25.00. Hep Tech Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$17.51. Hep Tech Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.43.

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

ROCO:3609' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 2.07   Max: 3.11
Current: 1.43

During the past years, Hep Tech Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.11. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 2.07.

ROCO:3609's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.11% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs ROCO:3609: 1.43

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.

Hep Tech Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$12.517. 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$17.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hep Tech Co  (ROCO:3609) 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.


Hep Tech Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hep Tech Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hep Tech 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.

Hep Tech Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hep Tech 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 2.50 2.43 1.72 2.20 2.38

Hep Tech 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 2.47 2.93 2.81 2.38 1.55

ROCO:3609 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hep Tech 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.


Hep Tech Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Hep Tech 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.

Hep Tech Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=25.00/17.51
=1.43

* 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.

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

For example, Hep Tech 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)
=12.517/330.2130*330.2130
=12.517

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hep Tech Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 18.354 241.018 25.146
201609 18.076 241.428 24.723
201612 16.129 241.432 22.060
201703 15.757 243.801 21.342
201706 16.281 244.955 21.948
201709 16.560 246.819 22.155
201712 16.676 246.524 22.337
201803 16.982 249.554 22.471
201806 17.150 251.989 22.474
201809 16.925 252.439 22.139
201812 16.951 251.233 22.280
201903 17.122 254.202 22.242
201906 16.668 256.143 21.488
201909 16.399 256.759 21.090
201912 16.288 256.974 20.930
202003 16.288 258.115 20.838
202006 16.330 257.797 20.917
202009 16.225 260.280 20.584
202012 16.159 260.474 20.485
202103 15.838 264.877 19.745
202106 15.860 271.696 19.276
202109 14.401 274.310 17.336
202112 14.482 278.802 17.152
202203 14.390 287.504 16.528
202206 13.699 296.311 15.266
202209 16.869 296.808 18.768
202212 18.105 296.797 20.143
202303 14.724 301.836 16.108
202306 12.943 305.109 14.008
202309 11.618 307.789 12.464
202312 10.066 306.746 10.836
202403 8.803 312.332 9.307
202406 7.782 314.175 8.179
202409 6.124 315.301 6.414
202412 7.321 315.605 7.660
202503 6.413 319.799 6.622
202506 5.436 322.561 5.565
202509 14.706 324.800 14.951
202512 13.625 324.054 13.884
202603 12.517 330.213 12.517

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 1.43 mean?
Hep Tech Co (ROCO:3609) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 as of Aug. 18, 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 Hep Tech Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Hep Tech Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Hep Tech Co ranks #763 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Hep Tech Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hep Tech Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 3.11. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Hep Tech Co's value of 1.43 is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hep Tech Co ranks #763 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hep Tech Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hep Tech Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hep Tech Co ranks #763 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Hep Tech Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Hep Tech Co's value of 1.43 is 32.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hep Tech Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Hep Tech 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.12, based on 1,962 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. Hep Tech Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 is 32.4% 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 Hep Tech Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hep Tech Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hep Tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hep Tech Co (ROCO:3609) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.66, compared to a current price of NT$25.00 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 32.4% below the Hardware industry median of 2.12. Hep Tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Hep Tech Co (ROCO:3609), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Aug. 18, 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 Hep Tech Co (ROCO:3609) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hep Tech Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$25.00 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.66. GuruFocus considers Hep Tech Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3609:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.43 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.07)
  • GF Value™: NT$42.66 vs. price of NT$25.00 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.4% below the Hardware median (#763 of 1962)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hep Tech Co Business Description

Address No. 20, Jingke 7th Road, Nautun District, Taichung, TWN
Hep Tech Co Ltd manufactures electronic lighting control gears for industrial and commercial purposes. Its products include LED driver, fluorescent ECG, emergency lighting units, electronic transformers, and other products.
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