Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.70 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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ROCO:6560 Appro Photoelectron Inc ROCO:6560
67 GF Score
Price NT$31.70
GF Value NT$49.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Appro Photoelectron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Appro Photoelectron ROCO:6560 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6560 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$49.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Appro Photoelectron ranks better than 56.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Appro Photoelectron's current share price is NT$31.70. Appro Photoelectron's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$18.64. Appro Photoelectron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.70.

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

ROCO:6560' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48   Med: 2.07   Max: 2.65
Current: 1.7

During the past years, Appro Photoelectron's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.65. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 2.07.

ROCO:6560's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
56.07% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs ROCO:6560: 1.70

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.

Appro Photoelectron's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$20.123. 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$18.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Appro Photoelectron  (ROCO:6560) 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.


Appro Photoelectron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Appro Photoelectron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Appro Photoelectron'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.

Appro Photoelectron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Appro Photoelectron 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.72 2.26

Appro Photoelectron 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 1.67 2.22 2.28 2.26 2.10

ROCO:6560 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Appro Photoelectron'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.


Appro Photoelectron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Appro Photoelectron 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.

Appro Photoelectron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.70/18.64
=1.70

* 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.

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

For example, Appro Photoelectron'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)
=20.123/330.2130*330.2130
=20.123

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Appro Photoelectron Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.264 241.018 15.433
201609 11.664 241.428 15.953
201612 12.082 241.432 16.525
201703 12.710 243.801 17.215
201706 11.514 244.955 15.522
201709 11.539 246.819 15.438
201712 11.524 246.524 15.436
201803 11.500 249.554 15.217
201806 12.641 251.989 16.565
201809 13.343 252.439 17.454
201812 13.772 251.233 18.101
201903 13.904 254.202 18.062
201906 12.625 256.143 16.276
201909 12.808 256.759 16.472
201912 13.082 256.974 16.810
202003 13.220 258.115 16.913
202006 12.268 257.797 15.714
202009 13.817 260.280 17.529
202012 16.007 260.474 20.293
202103 17.872 264.877 22.280
202106 19.890 271.696 24.174
202109 20.336 274.310 24.480
202112 21.776 278.802 25.791
202203 22.614 287.504 25.973
202206 19.004 296.311 21.178
202209 19.372 296.808 21.552
202212 19.179 296.797 21.338
202303 18.867 301.836 20.641
202306 17.924 305.109 19.399
202309 18.242 307.789 19.571
202312 17.429 306.746 18.762
202403 17.518 312.332 18.521
202406 17.089 314.175 17.961
202409 16.812 315.301 17.607
202412 17.257 315.605 18.056
202503 17.457 319.799 18.025
202506 16.030 322.561 16.410
202509 16.382 324.800 16.655
202512 19.752 324.054 20.127
202603 20.123 330.213 20.123

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 1.70 mean?
Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 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 Appro Photoelectron and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Appro Photoelectron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.48 to 2.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #862 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Appro Photoelectron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Appro Photoelectron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 2.65. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Appro Photoelectron's value of 1.70 is 19.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #862 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Appro Photoelectron has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appro Photoelectron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #862 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Appro Photoelectron in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Appro Photoelectron's value of 1.70 is 19.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Appro Photoelectron's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.48 to 2.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Appro Photoelectron 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 2.12, 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. Appro Photoelectron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 is 19.6% 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 Appro Photoelectron and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appro Photoelectron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Appro Photoelectron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$49.72, compared to a current price of NT$31.70 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 19.6% below the Hardware industry median of 2.12. Appro Photoelectron's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 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 Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appro Photoelectron stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$31.70 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$49.72. GuruFocus considers Appro Photoelectron to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6560:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.70 (18% below median its 10-year median of 2.07)
  • GF Value™: NT$49.72 vs. price of NT$31.70 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 19.6% below the Hardware median (#862 of 1962)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Appro Photoelectron Business Description

Address 6th Floor, Number 23, Siyuan Road, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Taipei, TWN, 242
Appro Photoelectron Inc operates as a design house for image products. The company helps its customers to develop products using TI digital signal process as its core system. Its products include NVIDIA Jetson TX1/TX2 Sensor module solution, Body Worn Camera Solution, Car DVR Solution, and Image Related Product.
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