Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co (ROCO:6509) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.21 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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ROCO:6509 Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co Ltd ROCO:6509
75 GF Score
Price NT$47.40
GF Value NT$33.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co ROCO:6509 -3.27% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6509 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,210 Chemicals companies, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co ranks worse than 59.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's current share price is NT$47.40. Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$21.43. Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:6509' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 1.94   Max: 4.55
Current: 2.21

During the past years, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.55. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.94.

ROCO:6509's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.92% of 1210 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs ROCO:6509: 2.21

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.

Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$26.704. 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$21.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co  (ROCO:6509) 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.


Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co'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.

Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co 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 1.64 1.57 1.64 1.55 2.07

ROCO:6509 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co'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.


Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co 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.

Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=47.40/21.43
=2.21

* 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.

Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co'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)
=26.704/330.2130*330.2130
=26.704

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.260 241.018 20.907
201609 14.948 241.428 20.445
201612 14.859 241.432 20.323
201703 14.388 243.801 19.488
201706 14.046 244.955 18.935
201709 14.766 246.819 19.755
201712 14.775 246.524 19.791
201803 15.084 249.554 19.959
201806 14.845 251.989 19.453
201809 14.838 252.439 19.409
201812 15.076 251.233 19.815
201903 15.511 254.202 20.149
201906 15.236 256.143 19.642
201909 15.173 256.759 19.514
201912 15.258 256.974 19.607
202003 14.716 258.115 18.827
202006 15.136 257.797 19.388
202009 15.603 260.280 19.795
202012 16.206 260.474 20.545
202103 15.884 264.877 19.802
202106 16.481 271.696 20.031
202109 16.974 274.310 20.433
202112 17.686 278.802 20.947
202203 17.562 287.504 20.171
202206 18.174 296.311 20.253
202209 19.380 296.808 21.561
202212 20.018 296.797 22.272
202303 19.588 301.836 21.430
202306 19.788 305.109 21.416
202309 20.740 307.789 22.251
202312 20.962 306.746 22.566
202403 20.791 312.332 21.981
202406 21.914 314.175 23.033
202409 25.152 315.301 26.342
202412 25.289 315.605 26.460
202503 25.043 319.799 25.859
202506 24.018 322.561 24.588
202509 25.600 324.800 26.027
202512 26.697 324.054 27.204
202603 26.704 330.213 26.704

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 2.21 mean?
Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co (ROCO:6509) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.21 as of Aug. 16, 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 Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 4.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co ranks #725 out of 1210 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.21 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 4.55. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's value of 2.21 is 33.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co ranks #725 out of 1210 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co ranks #725 out of 1210 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's value of 2.21 is 33.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 4.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.65, based on 1,210 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. Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.21 is 33.9% 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 Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co (ROCO:6509) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.85, compared to a current price of NT$47.40 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 33.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co (ROCO:6509), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21 as of Aug. 16, 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 Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co (ROCO:6509) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$47.40 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.85. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6509:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.21 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.94)
  • GF Value™: NT$33.85 vs. price of NT$47.40 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 33.9% above the Chemicals median (#725 of 1210)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6509 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co Business Description

Address No. 28, Huadong Road, Chaoliao Village, Daliao District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 83162
Taiwan Hopax Chemicals MFG Co Ltd manufactures, processes and sells chemical raw materials for pharmaceuticals, industrial, paper making and office stationery. Its product range includes Biopharmaceuticals, Biological reagents, Cell culture medium, Diagnostic Reagent Kits, Electroplating Additives, Lithium battery additives, Dispersants, Carbon-free copy paper specialty chemicals, Wet End Chemicals, Coating Additives, and Boiler water treatment agent. The company's segments include Specialty Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Office Stationery, and Other segment.
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