Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.43 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TPE:2014 Chung Hung Steel Co Ltd TPE:2014
48 GF Score
Price NT$17.05
GF Value NT$11.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chung Hung Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chung Hung Steel Co TPE:2014 -3.13% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.83. GuruFocus rates TPE:2014 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$11.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Steel companies, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks worse than 65.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Chung Hung Steel Co's current share price is NT$17.05. Chung Hung Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$11.96. Chung Hung Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.43.

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

TPE:2014' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 1.83   Max: 6.85
Current: 1.43

During the past years, Chung Hung Steel Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.85. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.83.

TPE:2014's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.89% of 516 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs TPE:2014: 1.43

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 Hung Steel Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8.437. 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$11.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Chung Hung Steel Co  (TPE:2014) 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 Hung Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chung Hung Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chung Hung Steel Co'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.

Chung Hung Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chung Hung Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Chung Hung Steel Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 1.55 1.77 1.21 1.33 1.32

TPE:2014 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chung Hung Steel Co'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 Hung Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chung Hung Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chung Hung Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Chung Hung Steel Co 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.

Chung Hung Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.05/11.96
=1.43

* 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 Hung Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Chung Hung Steel Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=8.437/324.0540*324.0540
=8.437

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

Chung Hung Steel Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 5.066 238.132 6.894
201606 5.429 241.018 7.299
201609 6.082 241.428 8.163
201612 6.555 241.432 8.798
201703 7.116 243.801 9.458
201706 7.277 244.955 9.627
201709 7.554 246.819 9.918
201712 8.307 246.524 10.919
201803 8.687 249.554 11.280
201806 9.301 251.989 11.961
201809 10.103 252.439 12.969
201812 10.284 251.233 13.265
201903 10.444 254.202 13.314
201906 10.503 256.143 13.288
201909 10.349 256.759 13.061
201912 10.149 256.974 12.798
202003 9.567 258.115 12.011
202006 9.484 257.797 11.922
202009 9.632 260.280 11.992
202012 10.611 260.474 13.201
202103 11.918 264.877 14.581
202106 14.591 271.696 17.403
202109 15.283 274.310 18.054
202112 15.716 278.802 18.267
202203 16.434 287.504 18.523
202206 13.128 296.311 14.357
202209 12.175 296.808 13.293
202212 11.886 296.797 12.978
202303 12.295 301.836 13.200
202306 11.641 305.109 12.364
202309 11.137 307.789 11.726
202312 11.326 306.746 11.965
202403 11.062 312.332 11.477
202406 10.689 314.175 11.025
202409 10.264 315.301 10.549
202412 9.882 315.605 10.147
202503 10.021 319.799 10.154
202506 9.045 322.561 9.087
202509 8.744 324.800 8.724
202512 8.437 324.054 8.437

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 1.43 mean?
Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 as of Jul. 20, 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 Hung Steel Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.83. Over the past decade, Chung Hung Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 6.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks #340 out of 516 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Chung Hung Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chung Hung Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 6.85. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Chung Hung Steel Co's value of 1.43 is 52.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks #340 out of 516 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chung Hung Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Hung Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks #340 out of 516 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chung Hung Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Chung Hung Steel Co's value of 1.43 is 52.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Chung Hung Steel Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 6.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Chung Hung Steel Co 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.94, based on 516 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 Hung Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 is 52.1% 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 Chung Hung Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chung Hung Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Hung Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$11.57, compared to a current price of NT$17.05 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 52.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.94. Chung Hung Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jul. 20, 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 Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hung Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$17.05 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$11.57. GuruFocus considers Chung Hung Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2014:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.43 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.83)
  • GF Value™: NT$11.57 vs. price of NT$17.05 (47.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.1% above the Steel median (#340 of 516)

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Chung Hung Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 317, Yuliao Road, Yuliao Lane, Qiaotou District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 82544
Chung Hung Steel Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of steel products. The company produces steel products, including hot and cold galvanized coils, fine blanking coils, hot rolled temper grade coils, hot rolled pickled and oiled coils, and hot rolled bands. It has two operating segments: The Corporation segment which manufactures, processes and sells steel products, and Other corporations segment which includes Hung Kao Investment Corporation engaged in general investment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of revenue from Taiwan and also has a presence in Asia, America, Europe and Others.
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