Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.96 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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TPE:2024 Chih Lien Industrial Co Ltd TPE:2024
64 GF Score
Price NT$13.60
GF Value NT$16.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chih Lien Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chih Lien Industrial Co TPE:2024 +1.12% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates TPE:2024 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Steel companies, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks worse than 53.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Chih Lien Industrial Co's current share price is NT$13.60. Chih Lien Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$14.17. Chih Lien Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.96.

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

TPE:2024' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 1.34   Max: 2.64
Current: 0.99

During the past years, Chih Lien Industrial Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.64. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.34.

TPE:2024's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.8% of 500 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs TPE:2024: 0.99

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.

Chih Lien Industrial Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$11.593. 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$14.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Chih Lien Industrial Co  (TPE:2024) 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.


Chih Lien Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chih Lien Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chih Lien Industrial 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.

Chih Lien Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chih Lien Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Chih Lien Industrial Co 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 1.29 1.23 1.18 1.25 1.04

TPE:2024 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chih Lien Industrial 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.


Chih Lien Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chih Lien Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Chih Lien Industrial 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.

Chih Lien Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.60/14.17
=0.96

* 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.

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

For example, Chih Lien Industrial Co'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)
=11.593/330.2130*330.2130
=11.593

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Chih Lien Industrial Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.091 241.018 15.196
201609 11.349 241.428 15.523
201612 11.703 241.432 16.007
201703 11.955 243.801 16.192
201706 11.573 244.955 15.601
201709 11.876 246.819 15.889
201712 12.196 246.524 16.336
201803 12.419 249.554 16.433
201806 11.898 251.989 15.591
201809 12.100 252.439 15.828
201812 12.131 251.233 15.945
201903 12.236 254.202 15.895
201906 11.715 256.143 15.103
201909 11.730 256.759 15.086
201912 11.722 256.974 15.063
202003 11.702 258.115 14.971
202006 11.375 257.797 14.570
202009 11.432 260.280 14.504
202012 11.657 260.474 14.778
202103 11.938 264.877 14.883
202106 12.376 271.696 15.042
202109 12.587 274.310 15.152
202112 12.831 278.802 15.197
202203 13.115 287.504 15.063
202206 12.073 296.311 13.454
202209 12.182 296.808 13.553
202212 12.201 296.797 13.575
202303 12.060 301.836 13.194
202306 11.551 305.109 12.501
202309 11.452 307.789 12.286
202312 11.290 306.746 12.154
202403 11.299 312.332 11.946
202406 11.347 314.175 11.926
202409 11.337 315.301 11.873
202412 11.496 315.605 12.028
202503 11.526 319.799 11.901
202506 11.417 322.561 11.688
202509 11.357 324.800 11.546
202512 11.433 324.054 11.650
202603 11.593 330.213 11.593

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 0.96 mean?
Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96 as of Aug. 08, 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Chih Lien Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 2.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #269 out of 500 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Chih Lien Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chih Lien Industrial Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 2.64. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90. Chih Lien Industrial Co's value of 0.96 is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #269 out of 500 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chih Lien Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chih Lien Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #269 out of 500 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chih Lien Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90. Chih Lien Industrial Co's value of 0.96 is 6.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Chih Lien Industrial Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 2.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Chih Lien Industrial 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 0.90, based on 500 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. Chih Lien Industrial Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96 is 6.7% 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chih Lien Industrial Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chih Lien Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.73, compared to a current price of NT$13.60 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 6.7% above the Steel industry median of 0.90. Chih Lien Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Aug. 08, 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chih Lien Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.60 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.73. GuruFocus considers Chih Lien Industrial Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2024:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.96 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.34)
  • GF Value™: NT$16.73 vs. price of NT$13.60 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.7% above the Steel median (#269 of 500)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2024 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chih Lien Industrial Co Business Description

Address Zhongxing Road, No.480, Xinwu District, Tao-Yuan, TWN, 32749
Chih Lien Industrial Co Ltd operates in the steel industry. Company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing and trading of steel wire and steel bars. The Company operates in a single industry and is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and processing of steel wire and steel bars with similar end-use products. The company has presence in Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Other. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan.
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