Z-Com (ROCO:8176) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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ROCO:8176 Z-Com Inc ROCO:8176
69 GF Score
Price NT$10.10
GF Value NT$9.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Z-Com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Z-Com ROCO:8176 -0.98% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8176 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Z-Com ranks better than 73.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Z-Com's current share price is NT$10.10. Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$10.87. Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.93.

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

ROCO:8176' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69   Med: 0.95   Max: 1.69
Current: 0.93

During the past years, Z-Com's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.69. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 0.95.

ROCO:8176's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.75% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs ROCO:8176: 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.

Z-Com's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$8.297. 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$10.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Z-Com  (ROCO:8176) 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.


Z-Com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Z-Com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Z-Com'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.

Z-Com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Z-Com 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 0.77 0.84 1.25 1.29 1.00

Z-Com 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 1.27 0.96 0.94 1.00 1.02

ROCO:8176 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Z-Com'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.


Z-Com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Z-Com 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.

Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.10/10.87
=0.93

* 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.

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

For example, Z-Com'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)
=8.297/330.2130*330.2130
=8.297

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Z-Com Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.821 241.018 13.456
201609 10.651 241.428 14.568
201612 10.658 241.432 14.577
201703 10.396 243.801 14.081
201706 10.262 244.955 13.834
201709 10.558 246.819 14.125
201712 10.998 246.524 14.732
201803 11.093 249.554 14.678
201806 10.537 251.989 13.808
201809 10.827 252.439 14.163
201812 10.962 251.233 14.408
201903 11.333 254.202 14.722
201906 10.525 256.143 13.569
201909 10.358 256.759 13.321
201912 10.385 256.974 13.345
202003 9.744 258.115 12.466
202006 9.476 257.797 12.138
202009 9.328 260.280 11.834
202012 9.046 260.474 11.468
202103 8.523 264.877 10.625
202106 8.027 271.696 9.756
202109 7.528 274.310 9.062
202112 8.034 278.802 9.515
202203 7.761 287.504 8.914
202206 7.534 296.311 8.396
202209 7.698 296.808 8.564
202212 7.260 296.797 8.077
202303 6.953 301.836 7.607
202306 6.757 305.109 7.313
202309 7.165 307.789 7.687
202312 7.278 306.746 7.835
202403 7.215 312.332 7.628
202406 7.207 314.175 7.575
202409 7.384 315.301 7.733
202412 7.859 315.605 8.223
202503 8.124 319.799 8.389
202506 7.555 322.561 7.734
202509 7.973 324.800 8.106
202512 8.274 324.054 8.431
202603 8.297 330.213 8.297

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 0.93 mean?
Z-Com (ROCO:8176) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 as of Aug. 19, 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 Z-Com and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Z-Com ranks #515 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Z-Com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is near median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.69. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Z-Com's value of 0.93 is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Z-Com ranks #515 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Z-Com has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Z-Com ranks #515 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Z-Com in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Z-Com's value of 0.93 is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, Z-Com's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Z-Com 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. Z-Com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is 56% 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 Z-Com 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. Z-Com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Z-Com stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Z-Com (ROCO:8176) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.97, compared to a current price of NT$10.10 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 56% below the Hardware industry median of 2.12. Z-Com's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Z-Com (ROCO:8176), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Aug. 19, 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 Z-Com (ROCO:8176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Z-Com stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$10.10 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.97. GuruFocus considers Z-Com to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8176:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (near median its 10-year median of 0.95)
  • GF Value™: NT$9.97 vs. price of NT$10.10 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 56% below the Hardware median (#515 of 1962)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Z-Com Business Description

Address No. 8, Xinan Road, 5th Floor, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 300
Z-Com Inc mainly engaged in research, development and design of software and hardware, manufacturing, sales and system integration for wireless communication systems. The company's products include Wireless LAN Controllers, Indoor Access Points, Outdoor Access Points, Cellular Gateway, Serial Device Servers Industrial Cellular Gateway, Wi-Fi modules, Accessories, and others. The group has only one reportable operating segment. The company has geographical presence in Taiwan, Mainland China, Germany, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Germany.
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