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Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial WorksTPE:1727 -3.73%47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.33 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 1.84. GuruFocus rates TPE:1727 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,227 Chemicals companies, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works ranks worse than 81.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1727'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 1.84 Max: 6.12
Current: 4.33
During the past years, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.12. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.84.
TPE:1727's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 81.5% of 1227
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs TPE:1727: 4.33
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.
Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$16.487. 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$16.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works (TPE:1727) 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.
Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
TPE:1727 vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works'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.
Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works 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.
* 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.
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 4.33 mean?
Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works (TPE:1727) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.33 as of Aug. 09, 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 Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works and its competitors. This is 135% above median its historical median of 1.84. Over the past decade, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 6.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works ranks #1000 out of 1227 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.33 is 135% above median its 10-year median of 1.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 6.12. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works' value of 4.33 is 159.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works ranks #1000 out of 1227 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works ranks #1000 out of 1227 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works' value of 4.33 is 159.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 6.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.84 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works 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 1.67, based on 1,227 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. Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.33 is 159.3% 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 Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.33, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works (TPE:1727) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.98, compared to a current price of NT$72.20 — trading 125.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.33, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 1.84 and 159.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works (TPE:1727), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.33 as of Aug. 09, 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 Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works (TPE:1727) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$72.20 is trading 125.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.98.
GuruFocus considers Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1727:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.33 (135% above median its 10-year median of 1.84)
GF Value™: NT$31.98 vs. price of NT$72.20 (125.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.3% above the Chemicals median (#1000 of 1227)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1727 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works Ltd operates as a chemical manufacturer. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and retail of sulfuric acid and other chemical industrial raw materials, and trading of finished products, and design of related chemical engineering, industrial investment, chemical raw materials, import and export trade, and agency distribution. The company single segment of Chemicals are further bifurcated as Basic chemicals, Specialty chemicals, and Electronic chemicals, out of which maximum revenue is generated from Basic chemicals.
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