Max Echo Technology (ROCO:5228) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.34 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 80% Above Median

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ROCO:5228 Max Echo Technology Corp ROCO:5228
46 GF Score
Price NT$41.20
GF Value NT$29.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Max Echo Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Max Echo Technology ROCO:5228 -1.67% 46 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5228 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,945 Hardware companies, Max Echo Technology ranks worse than 54.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), Max Echo Technology's current share price is NT$41.20. Max Echo Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was NT$17.62. Max Echo Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.34.

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

ROCO:5228' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 1.3   Max: 2.34
Current: 2.34

During the past 13 years, Max Echo Technology's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.34. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.30.

ROCO:5228's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.65% of 1945 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.03 vs ROCO:5228: 2.34

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.

Max Echo Technology's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was NT$13.435. 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$17.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Max Echo Technology  (ROCO:5228) 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.


Max Echo Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Max Echo Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Max Echo 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.

Max Echo Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Max Echo Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Max Echo Technology Quarterly Data
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ROCO:5228 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Max Echo 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.


Max Echo Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Max Echo 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=41.20/17.62
=2.34

* 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.

Max Echo Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Max Echo Technology's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=13.435/324.0540*324.0540
=13.435

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Max Echo Technology Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 15.110 241.432 20.281
201712 14.132 246.524 18.576
201812 14.779 251.233 19.063
201912 13.909 256.974 17.540
202012 14.803 260.474 18.416
202112 16.297 278.802 18.942
202212 17.878 296.797 19.520
202312 15.598 306.746 16.478
202412 13.601 315.605 13.965
202512 13.435 324.054 13.435

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 2.34 mean?
Max Echo Technology (ROCO:5228) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 as of Aug. 23, 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 Max Echo Technology and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Max Echo Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 2.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Max Echo Technology ranks #1063 out of 1945 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Max Echo Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Max Echo Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 2.34. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03. Max Echo Technology's value of 2.34 is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Max Echo Technology ranks #1063 out of 1945 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Max Echo Technology has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Max Echo Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Max Echo Technology ranks #1063 out of 1945 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Max Echo Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03. Max Echo Technology's value of 2.34 is 15.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Max Echo Technology's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 2.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Max Echo Technology 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 2.03, based on 1,945 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. Max Echo Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 is 15.3% 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 Max Echo Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Max Echo Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Max Echo Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max Echo Technology (ROCO:5228) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.46, compared to a current price of NT$41.20 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 15.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.03. Max Echo Technology's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Max Echo Technology (ROCO:5228), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Aug. 23, 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 Max Echo Technology (ROCO:5228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max Echo Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$41.20 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.46. GuruFocus considers Max Echo Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5228:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.34 (80% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
  • GF Value™: NT$29.46 vs. price of NT$41.20 (39.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.3% above the Hardware median (#1063 of 1945)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Max Echo Technology Business Description

Address Number 15, Jingke East Road, Nantun District, Taichung, TWN, 408
Max Echo Technology Corp is a Taiwan-based company that manufactures and sells SMD multilayer inductors and beads. Its products include multilayer GHz high-frequency ferrite chip beads, multilayer ferrite chip beads, multilayer balun transformers, and multilayer power inductors.
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