Sesoda (TPE:1708) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.67 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 31% Above Median

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TPE:1708 Sesoda Corp TPE:1708
69 GF Score
Price NT$48.60
GF Value NT$31.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sesoda Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sesoda TPE:1708 +0.73% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates TPE:1708 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,248 Chemicals companies, Sesoda ranks better than 50.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Sesoda's current share price is NT$48.60. Sesoda's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$29.09. Sesoda's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.67.

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

TPE:1708' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85   Med: 1.27   Max: 2.76
Current: 1.59

During the past years, Sesoda's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.76. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.27.

TPE:1708's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.72% of 1248 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs TPE:1708: 1.59

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.

Sesoda's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$29.732. 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$29.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sesoda  (TPE:1708) 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.


Sesoda Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sesoda Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sesoda'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.

Sesoda Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sesoda 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 1.50 1.60 1.24 1.34 1.13

Sesoda 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 1.28 1.07 1.08 1.13 1.45

TPE:1708 vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Sesoda'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.


Sesoda Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


TPE:1708
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Sesoda 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.

Sesoda's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=48.60/29.09
=1.67

* 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.

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

For example, Sesoda'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)
=29.732/330.2130*330.2130
=29.732

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Sesoda Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.092 241.018 27.528
201609 20.298 241.428 27.763
201612 21.441 241.432 29.325
201703 21.133 243.801 28.623
201706 21.324 244.955 28.746
201709 21.761 246.819 29.114
201712 22.176 246.524 29.704
201803 22.580 249.554 29.878
201806 22.671 251.989 29.709
201809 22.960 252.439 30.034
201812 23.295 251.233 30.618
201903 23.712 254.202 30.802
201906 23.607 256.143 30.434
201909 23.879 256.759 30.710
201912 23.824 256.974 30.614
202003 23.130 258.115 29.591
202006 23.171 257.797 29.680
202009 23.180 260.280 29.408
202012 23.277 260.474 29.509
202103 22.481 264.877 28.026
202106 22.582 271.696 27.446
202109 23.019 274.310 27.710
202112 24.229 278.802 28.697
202203 24.208 287.504 27.804
202206 26.182 296.311 29.178
202209 29.007 296.808 32.272
202212 28.639 296.797 31.863
202303 25.023 301.836 27.376
202306 25.054 305.109 27.115
202309 26.054 307.789 27.952
202312 25.568 306.746 27.524
202403 25.575 312.332 27.039
202406 27.043 314.175 28.423
202409 27.611 315.301 28.917
202412 29.076 315.605 30.422
202503 28.423 319.799 29.349
202506 25.930 322.561 26.545
202509 27.823 324.800 28.287
202512 29.649 324.054 30.213
202603 29.732 330.213 29.732

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 1.67 mean?
Sesoda (TPE:1708) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.67 as of Aug. 04, 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 Sesoda and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Sesoda's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sesoda ranks #615 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Sesoda's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sesoda's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.67 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 2.76. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Sesoda's value of 1.67 is 3.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sesoda ranks #615 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sesoda has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sesoda's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sesoda ranks #615 out of 1248 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Sesoda in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Sesoda's value of 1.67 is 3.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sesoda's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Sesoda 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 1.62, based on 1,248 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. Sesoda's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.67 is 3.1% 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 Sesoda and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sesoda's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sesoda stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sesoda (TPE:1708) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.60, compared to a current price of NT$48.60 — trading 53.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 3.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.62. Sesoda's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Sesoda (TPE:1708), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 as of Aug. 04, 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 Sesoda (TPE:1708) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sesoda stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$48.60 is trading 53.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.60. GuruFocus considers Sesoda to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1708:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.67 (31% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
  • GF Value™: NT$31.60 vs. price of NT$48.60 (53.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.1% above the Chemicals median (#615 of 1248)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1708 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sesoda Business Description

Address Section 2, Dunhua South Road, 23rd Floor, No.99, Da’an District, Taipei, TWN, 106
Sesoda Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of pure soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, hydrochloric acid, ammonium bicarbonate power, and potassium sulfate. Geographically the company operates in Taiwan which generates key revenue, Japan, Pakistan, India, and Other countries.
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