APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.91 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 216% Above Median

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ROCO:4908 APAC Opto Electronics Inc ROCO:4908
61 GF Score
Price NT$160.00
GF Value NT$83.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is APAC Opto Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

APAC Opto Electronics ROCO:4908 -1.54% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.91 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 216% above its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4908 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$83.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, APAC Opto Electronics ranks worse than 83.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), APAC Opto Electronics's current share price is NT$160.00. APAC Opto Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$23.15. APAC Opto Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.91.

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

ROCO:4908' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41   Med: 2.19   Max: 6.2
Current: 6.2

During the past years, APAC Opto Electronics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.20. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 2.19.

ROCO:4908's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.03% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.085 vs ROCO:4908: 6.20

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.

APAC Opto Electronics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$22.802. 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$23.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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APAC Opto Electronics  (ROCO:4908) 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.


APAC Opto Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


APAC Opto Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APAC Opto Electronics'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.

APAC Opto Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

APAC Opto Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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APAC Opto Electronics 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 3.45 3.32 3.81 3.49 4.34

ROCO:4908 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, APAC Opto Electronics'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.


APAC Opto Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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APAC Opto Electronics 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.

APAC Opto Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=160.00/23.15
=6.91

* 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.

APAC Opto Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, APAC Opto Electronics'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)
=22.802/330.2130*330.2130
=22.802

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

APAC Opto Electronics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.702 241.018 21.513
201609 15.863 241.428 21.697
201612 16.271 241.432 22.254
201703 16.539 243.801 22.401
201706 16.173 244.955 21.802
201709 16.837 246.819 22.526
201712 17.376 246.524 23.275
201803 17.683 249.554 23.398
201806 17.571 251.989 23.025
201809 18.021 252.439 23.573
201812 18.213 251.233 23.939
201903 18.458 254.202 23.977
201906 18.226 256.143 23.496
201909 18.710 256.759 24.063
201912 18.995 256.974 24.409
202003 19.510 258.115 24.960
202006 18.970 257.797 24.299
202009 19.351 260.280 24.550
202012 19.539 260.474 24.770
202103 19.618 264.877 24.457
202106 19.991 271.696 24.297
202109 19.467 274.310 23.434
202112 20.188 278.802 23.911
202203 21.140 287.504 24.280
202206 20.187 296.311 22.497
202209 21.072 296.808 23.444
202212 21.716 296.797 24.161
202303 22.149 301.836 24.231
202306 19.809 305.109 21.439
202309 20.624 307.789 22.127
202312 21.317 306.746 22.948
202403 22.082 312.332 23.346
202406 20.344 314.175 21.383
202409 20.707 315.301 21.686
202412 21.784 315.605 22.792
202503 22.521 319.799 23.254
202506 20.906 322.561 21.402
202509 21.402 324.800 21.759
202512 22.076 324.054 22.496
202603 22.802 330.213 22.802

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 6.91 mean?
APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.91 as of Aug. 14, 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 APAC Opto Electronics and its competitors. This is 216% above median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, APAC Opto Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 6.20. According to the industry distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #1629 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is APAC Opto Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
APAC Opto Electronics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.91 is 216% above median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 6.20. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. APAC Opto Electronics' value of 6.91 is 231.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #1629 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, APAC Opto Electronics has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APAC Opto Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #1629 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places APAC Opto Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. APAC Opto Electronics' value of 6.91 is 231.4% above this benchmark. Historically, APAC Opto Electronics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 6.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 2.09, APAC Opto Electronics 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 2.09, 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. APAC Opto Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.91 is 231.4% 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 APAC Opto Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APAC Opto Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.91, which is 216% above median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APAC Opto Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$83.77, compared to a current price of NT$160.00 — trading 91% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.91, which is 216% above median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 231.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.09. APAC Opto Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.91 as of Aug. 14, 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 APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Opto Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$160.00 is trading 91% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$83.77. GuruFocus considers APAC Opto Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4908:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.91 (216% above median its 10-year median of 2.19)
  • GF Value™: NT$83.77 vs. price of NT$160.00 (91% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 231.4% above the Hardware median (#1629 of 1962)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


APAC Opto Electronics Business Description

Address 3 Tzu Chiang Road, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hukow, Hsinchu Hsien, TWN
APAC Opto Electronics Inc is a manufacturer of wired and wireless communication equipment and electronic components, and the wholesale and retail of telecommunications equipment and electronic materials. The products of the company include optical extender modules, optical transceiver modules, Optical extender modules, and copper transceiver modules.
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