Shin HsiungNatural Gas (ROCO:8908) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.66 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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ROCO:8908 Shin HsiungNatural Gas Inc ROCO:8908
86 GF Score
Price NT$39.95
GF Value NT$69.10
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Shin HsiungNatural Gas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Shin HsiungNatural Gas ROCO:8908 +0.63% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 5.48. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8908 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$69.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 438 Utilities - Regulated companies, Shin HsiungNatural Gas ranks worse than 89.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Shin HsiungNatural Gas's current share price is NT$39.95. Shin HsiungNatural Gas's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$10.93. Shin HsiungNatural Gas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.66.

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

ROCO:8908' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.58   Med: 5.48   Max: 8.63
Current: 3.66

During the past years, Shin HsiungNatural Gas's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.63. The lowest was 3.58. And the median was 5.48.

ROCO:8908's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.95% of 438 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.515 vs ROCO:8908: 3.66

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.

Shin HsiungNatural Gas's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$13.208. 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$10.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Shin HsiungNatural Gas  (ROCO:8908) 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.


Shin HsiungNatural Gas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Shin HsiungNatural Gas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shin HsiungNatural Gas'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.

Shin HsiungNatural Gas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Shin HsiungNatural Gas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Shin HsiungNatural Gas 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 4.14 3.98 3.92 4.18 3.70

ROCO:8908 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Shin HsiungNatural Gas'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.


Shin HsiungNatural Gas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Shin HsiungNatural Gas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shin HsiungNatural Gas 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.

Shin HsiungNatural Gas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.95/10.93
=3.66

* 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.

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

For example, Shin HsiungNatural Gas'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)
=13.208/330.2130*330.2130
=13.208

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Shin HsiungNatural Gas Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.178 241.018 7.094
201609 5.644 241.428 7.720
201612 5.824 241.432 7.966
201703 5.948 243.801 8.056
201706 5.871 244.955 7.914
201709 6.129 246.819 8.200
201712 6.399 246.524 8.571
201803 6.640 249.554 8.786
201806 6.557 251.989 8.592
201809 6.788 252.439 8.879
201812 7.057 251.233 9.276
201903 7.326 254.202 9.517
201906 7.206 256.143 9.290
201909 7.492 256.759 9.635
201912 7.862 256.974 10.103
202003 8.154 258.115 10.432
202006 8.014 257.797 10.265
202009 8.297 260.280 10.526
202012 8.669 260.474 10.990
202103 8.976 264.877 11.190
202106 9.138 271.696 11.106
202109 9.518 274.310 11.458
202112 9.934 278.802 11.766
202203 10.067 287.504 11.562
202206 10.496 296.311 11.697
202209 10.895 296.808 12.121
202212 11.389 296.797 12.671
202303 11.043 301.836 12.081
202306 11.518 305.109 12.466
202309 11.844 307.789 12.707
202312 12.428 306.746 13.379
202403 11.991 312.332 12.677
202406 12.434 314.175 13.069
202409 12.812 315.301 13.418
202412 13.360 315.605 13.978
202503 12.373 319.799 12.776
202506 13.223 322.561 13.537
202509 13.674 324.800 13.902
202512 14.164 324.054 14.433
202603 13.208 330.213 13.208

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 3.66 mean?
Shin HsiungNatural Gas (ROCO:8908) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.66 as of Aug. 02, 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 Shin HsiungNatural Gas and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 5.48. Over the past decade, Shin HsiungNatural Gas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.58 to 8.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin HsiungNatural Gas ranks #394 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Shin HsiungNatural Gas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Shin HsiungNatural Gas' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.66 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.58 to a high of 8.63. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Shin HsiungNatural Gas' value of 3.66 is 141.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin HsiungNatural Gas ranks #394 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shin HsiungNatural Gas has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin HsiungNatural Gas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Shin HsiungNatural Gas ranks #394 out of 438 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Shin HsiungNatural Gas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Shin HsiungNatural Gas' value of 3.66 is 141.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Shin HsiungNatural Gas' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.58 to 8.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.48 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Shin HsiungNatural Gas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.52, based on 438 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. Shin HsiungNatural Gas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.66 is 141.6% 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 Shin HsiungNatural Gas and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin HsiungNatural Gas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 5.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin HsiungNatural Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin HsiungNatural Gas (ROCO:8908) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$69.10, compared to a current price of NT$39.95 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.48 and 141.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.52. Shin HsiungNatural Gas' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Shin HsiungNatural Gas (ROCO:8908), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66 as of Aug. 02, 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 Shin HsiungNatural Gas (ROCO:8908) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin HsiungNatural Gas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$39.95 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$69.10. GuruFocus considers Shin HsiungNatural Gas to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8908:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.66 (33% below median its 10-year median of 5.48)
  • GF Value™: NT$69.10 vs. price of NT$39.95 (42.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 141.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#394 of 438)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shin HsiungNatural Gas Business Description

Address No. 99, Section 1, Guotai Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 830061
Shin HsiungNatural Gas Inc includes gas supply through pipelines, manufacturing and sales of gas equipment, rental, sales and manufacturing of gas meters, and installation, maintenance and import of the related equipment. Its segments include Gas Sale Department engaged in the supply of natural gas; Installation Department engaged in the business of gas transmission conduits and equipment; Solar Electricity Sale Department engaged in the business of sale of electricity generated by solar energy; and Construction Department engaged in the construction, leasing and sale of commercial buildings and residential properties. It derives majority of the revenue from Gas Sale Department segment.
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