Newsoft Technology (ROCO:5202) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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ROCO:5202 Newsoft Technology Corp ROCO:5202
56 GF Score
Price NT$11.90
GF Value NT$17.60
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Newsoft Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Newsoft Technology ROCO:5202 -0.83% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5202 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,473 Software companies, Newsoft Technology ranks better than 77.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Newsoft Technology's current share price is NT$11.90. Newsoft Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$13.23. Newsoft Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.90.

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

ROCO:5202' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88   Med: 1.57   Max: 2.52
Current: 0.9

During the past years, Newsoft Technology's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.52. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.57.

ROCO:5202's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
77.87% of 1473 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs ROCO:5202: 0.90

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.

Newsoft Technology's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$11.804. 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$13.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Newsoft Technology  (ROCO:5202) 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.


Newsoft Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Newsoft Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newsoft Technology'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.

Newsoft Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Newsoft Technology 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 1.79 1.52 1.41 1.91 1.26

Newsoft Technology 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 1.69 1.53 1.26 0.98 1.11

ROCO:5202 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Newsoft Technology'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.


Newsoft Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Newsoft Technology 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.

Newsoft Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.90/13.23
=0.90

* 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.

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

For example, Newsoft Technology'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)
=11.804/333.9520*333.9520
=11.804

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Newsoft Technology Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.959 241.428 12.392
201612 8.978 241.432 12.418
201703 8.930 243.801 12.232
201706 9.134 244.955 12.453
201709 9.243 246.819 12.506
201712 9.227 246.524 12.499
201803 9.724 249.554 13.013
201806 9.826 251.989 13.022
201809 9.704 252.439 12.837
201812 10.954 251.233 14.561
201903 10.829 254.202 14.226
201906 10.149 256.143 13.232
201909 9.956 256.759 12.949
201912 10.005 256.974 13.002
202003 9.620 258.115 12.446
202006 9.443 257.797 12.233
202009 9.228 260.280 11.840
202012 9.685 260.474 12.417
202103 9.724 264.877 12.260
202106 10.849 271.696 13.335
202109 10.632 274.310 12.944
202112 11.264 278.802 13.492
202203 18.297 287.504 21.253
202206 11.163 296.311 12.581
202209 10.800 296.808 12.152
202212 10.817 296.797 12.171
202303 10.769 301.836 11.915
202306 10.963 305.109 11.999
202309 11.045 307.789 11.984
202312 12.765 306.746 13.897
202403 13.080 312.332 13.985
202406 14.648 314.175 15.570
202409 14.460 315.301 15.315
202412 14.129 315.605 14.950
202503 13.800 319.799 14.411
202506 12.821 322.561 13.274
202509 12.986 324.800 13.352
202512 13.005 324.054 13.402
202603 12.858 330.213 13.004
202606 11.804 333.952 11.804

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 0.90 mean?
Newsoft Technology (ROCO:5202) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 as of Aug. 29, 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 Newsoft Technology and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 1.57. Over the past decade, Newsoft Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 2.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Newsoft Technology ranks #326 out of 1473 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Newsoft Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Newsoft Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 1.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 2.52. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Newsoft Technology's value of 0.90 is 61.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Newsoft Technology ranks #326 out of 1473 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Newsoft Technology has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newsoft Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Newsoft Technology ranks #326 out of 1473 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Newsoft Technology in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Newsoft Technology's value of 0.90 is 61.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Newsoft Technology's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 2.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Newsoft Technology 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.34, based on 1,473 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. Newsoft Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 61.5% 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 Newsoft Technology and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Newsoft Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newsoft Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newsoft Technology (ROCO:5202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.60, compared to a current price of NT$11.90 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 61.5% below the Software industry median of 2.34. Newsoft Technology's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Newsoft Technology (ROCO:5202), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Aug. 29, 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 Newsoft Technology (ROCO:5202) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newsoft Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$11.90 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.60. GuruFocus considers Newsoft Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5202:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (43% below median its 10-year median of 1.57)
  • GF Value™: NT$17.60 vs. price of NT$11.90 (32.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 61.5% below the Software median (#326 of 1473)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Newsoft Technology Business Description

Address Xinhu 1st Road, 6th Floor Number 15, Lane 128, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Newsoft Technology Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The principal activities of The Company and its subsidiaries are trading in computer CPU and peripherals; research and development, sales and trading of communications network equipment; information software services; research, design, manufacture and trading of software relating to the aforementioned computer peripherals, and oral health care business. Its reportable segments included software services, system services, and distribution channel business segments. The company earns majority revenue from Distribution channel business.
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