Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.27 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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ROCO:4123 Center Laboratories Inc ROCO:4123
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Price NT$32.95
GF Value NT$41.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Center Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Center Laboratories ROCO:4123 +1.70% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4123 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 672 Drug Manufacturers companies, Center Laboratories ranks better than 61.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Center Laboratories's current share price is NT$32.95. Center Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$25.87. Center Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.27.

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

ROCO:4123' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26   Med: 2.3   Max: 5.61
Current: 1.27

During the past years, Center Laboratories's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.61. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.30.

ROCO:4123's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.16% of 672 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.705 vs ROCO:4123: 1.27

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.

Center Laboratories's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$21.688. 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$25.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Center Laboratories  (ROCO:4123) 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.


Center Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Center Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Center Laboratories'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.

Center Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Center Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Center Laboratories 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 1.47 1.46 1.62 1.52 1.40

ROCO:4123 vs ZTS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Center Laboratories'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.


Center Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Center Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Center Laboratories 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.

Center Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=32.95/25.87
=1.27

* 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.

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

For example, Center Laboratories'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)
=21.688/333.9520*333.9520
=21.688

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Center Laboratories Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.989 241.428 16.584
201612 11.190 241.432 15.478
201703 10.863 243.801 14.880
201706 10.943 244.955 14.919
201709 10.842 246.819 14.669
201712 11.191 246.524 15.160
201803 12.260 249.554 16.406
201806 10.825 251.989 14.346
201809 13.518 252.439 17.883
201812 20.430 251.233 27.157
201903 19.880 254.202 26.117
201906 19.088 256.143 24.886
201909 18.698 256.759 24.319
201912 20.017 256.974 26.013
202003 20.457 258.115 26.467
202006 21.430 257.797 27.761
202009 23.575 260.280 30.248
202012 25.639 260.474 32.872
202103 28.591 264.877 36.047
202106 30.197 271.696 37.116
202109 27.960 274.310 34.039
202112 26.928 278.802 32.255
202203 29.278 287.504 34.008
202206 27.266 296.311 30.730
202209 26.568 296.808 29.893
202212 26.638 296.797 29.973
202303 27.966 301.836 30.942
202306 26.723 305.109 29.249
202309 25.558 307.789 27.731
202312 26.105 306.746 28.420
202403 25.444 312.332 27.205
202406 23.838 314.175 25.339
202409 24.266 315.301 25.701
202412 22.718 315.605 24.039
202503 23.439 319.799 24.476
202506 21.685 322.561 22.451
202509 25.346 324.800 26.060
202512 33.793 324.054 34.825
202603 36.162 330.213 36.571
202606 21.688 333.952 21.688

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 1.27 mean?
Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 as of Aug. 24, 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 Center Laboratories and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, Center Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 5.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Center Laboratories ranks #261 out of 672 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Center Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Center Laboratories' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 5.61. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71. Center Laboratories' value of 1.27 is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Center Laboratories ranks #261 out of 672 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Center Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Center Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Center Laboratories ranks #261 out of 672 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Center Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71. Center Laboratories' value of 1.27 is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Center Laboratories' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 5.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Center Laboratories 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.71, based on 672 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. Center Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 is 25.5% 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 Center Laboratories and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Center Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Center Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.21, compared to a current price of NT$32.95 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 25.5% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.71. Center Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Aug. 24, 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 Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Center Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$32.95 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.21. GuruFocus considers Center Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4123:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.27 (45% below median its 10-year median of 2.30)
  • GF Value™: NT$41.21 vs. price of NT$32.95 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.5% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#261 of 672)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Center Laboratories Business Description

Address No. 3-2, Park Street, 7th floor, Nangang District, Taipei City, TWN, 115
Center Laboratories Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of various Western pharmaceuticals, including Western medicine manufacturing, wholesale, and retail. The Company operates through the following segments: Pharmaceutical Division, Biotechnology Venture Capital, and Glac Segment. The Pharmaceutical Division, which generates the majority of revenue, manufactures and sells various Western pharmaceuticals. The Biotechnology Venture Capital segment invests in domestic and foreign biotechnology undertakings, while the Glac Segment manufactures and sells probiotic products. The Company operates in Taiwan, Mainland China, and other regions, with Taiwan generating the majority of revenue.
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