HIGGSTEC (ROCO:5220) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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ROCO:5220 HIGGSTEC Inc ROCO:5220
66 GF Score
Price NT$20.25
GF Value NT$22.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is HIGGSTEC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HIGGSTEC ROCO:5220 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5220 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$22.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,963 Hardware companies, HIGGSTEC ranks better than 73.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), HIGGSTEC's current share price is NT$20.25. HIGGSTEC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$21.93. HIGGSTEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.92.

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

ROCO:5220' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8   Med: 0.97   Max: 1.43
Current: 0.93

During the past years, HIGGSTEC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.43. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 0.97.

ROCO:5220's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.36% of 1963 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs ROCO:5220: 0.93

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.

HIGGSTEC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$19.009. 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$21.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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HIGGSTEC  (ROCO:5220) 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.


HIGGSTEC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HIGGSTEC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HIGGSTEC'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.

HIGGSTEC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HIGGSTEC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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HIGGSTEC 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 1.02 0.93 0.93 0.80 0.87

ROCO:5220 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, HIGGSTEC'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.


HIGGSTEC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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HIGGSTEC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.25/21.93
=0.92

* 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.

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

For example, HIGGSTEC'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)
=19.009/330.2130*330.2130
=19.009

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

HIGGSTEC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.605 241.018 18.640
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 15.007 241.432 20.525
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 13.816 244.955 18.625
201709 14.759 246.819 19.746
201712 15.198 246.524 20.357
201803 15.785 249.554 20.887
201806 15.774 251.989 20.671
201809 16.821 252.439 22.003
201812 17.765 251.233 23.350
201903 18.650 254.202 24.227
201906 16.554 256.143 21.341
201909 17.137 256.759 22.040
201912 16.755 256.974 21.530
202003 17.267 258.115 22.090
202006 17.356 257.797 22.231
202009 19.411 260.280 24.626
202012 20.067 260.474 25.440
202103 21.023 264.877 26.209
202106 21.910 271.696 26.629
202109 19.907 274.310 23.964
202112 20.494 278.802 24.273
202203 21.302 287.504 24.466
202206 20.089 296.311 22.387
202209 21.190 296.808 23.575
202212 21.181 296.797 23.566
202303 21.518 301.836 23.541
202306 20.247 305.109 21.913
202309 20.266 307.789 21.742
202312 20.236 306.746 21.784
202403 20.521 312.332 21.696
202406 19.727 314.175 20.734
202409 19.738 315.301 20.671
202412 19.715 315.605 20.628
202503 19.890 319.799 20.538
202506 19.206 322.561 19.662
202509 18.815 324.800 19.129
202512 18.553 324.054 18.906
202603 19.009 330.213 19.009

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 0.92 mean?
HIGGSTEC (ROCO:5220) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 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 HIGGSTEC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, HIGGSTEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, HIGGSTEC ranks #523 out of 1963 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is HIGGSTEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HIGGSTEC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is near median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 1.43. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. HIGGSTEC's value of 0.92 is 55.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HIGGSTEC ranks #523 out of 1963 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HIGGSTEC has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HIGGSTEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HIGGSTEC ranks #523 out of 1963 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts HIGGSTEC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. HIGGSTEC's value of 0.92 is 55.8% below this benchmark. Historically, HIGGSTEC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 2.08, HIGGSTEC 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 2.08, based on 1,963 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. HIGGSTEC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 55.8% 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 HIGGSTEC and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HIGGSTEC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HIGGSTEC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIGGSTEC (ROCO:5220) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$22.37, compared to a current price of NT$20.25 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 55.8% below the Hardware industry median of 2.08. HIGGSTEC's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 HIGGSTEC (ROCO:5220), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 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 HIGGSTEC (ROCO:5220) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIGGSTEC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$20.25 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$22.37. GuruFocus considers HIGGSTEC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5220:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (near median its 10-year median of 0.97)
  • GF Value™: NT$22.37 vs. price of NT$20.25 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.8% below the Hardware median (#523 of 1963)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HIGGSTEC Business Description

Address No. 22, Dingping Road, Suao Town, Yilan, Taoyuan, TWN, 333
HIGGSTEC Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the research and development of touch technology. The products of the company include Standard 5-wire Resistive Touch Solution, Custom 5-Wire Resistive Touch Solution, Projected Capacitive Touch Solution, and Controller. Its products have applications in Military, Automotive, Medical, Marine and Gaming Industries.
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