Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co (TPE:2028) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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TPE:2028 Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Ltd TPE:2028
70 GF Score
Price NT$15.55
GF Value NT$17.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co TPE:2028 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates TPE:2028 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Steel companies, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co ranks worse than 65.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's current share price is NT$15.55. Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$12.10. Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.29.

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

TPE:2028' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 2.37   Max: 6.45
Current: 1.28

During the past years, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.45. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 2.37.

TPE:2028's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.18% of 471 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.86 vs TPE:2028: 1.28

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.

Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$14.771. 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$12.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co  (TPE:2028) 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.


Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wei Chih Steel 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.

Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.72 1.55 1.56 1.54 1.32

TPE:2028 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Wei Chih Steel 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.


Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Wei Chih Steel 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.55/12.10
=1.29

* 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.

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

For example, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=14.771/333.9520*333.9520
=14.771

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.849 241.428 3.941
201612 3.401 241.432 4.704
201703 4.438 243.801 6.079
201706 4.413 244.955 6.016
201709 4.960 246.819 6.711
201712 5.950 246.524 8.060
201803 6.314 249.554 8.449
201806 6.552 251.989 8.683
201809 6.804 252.439 9.001
201812 6.887 251.233 9.155
201903 7.240 254.202 9.511
201906 7.496 256.143 9.773
201909 7.498 256.759 9.752
201912 7.468 256.974 9.705
202003 7.305 258.115 9.451
202006 7.641 257.797 9.898
202009 8.307 260.280 10.658
202012 9.231 260.474 11.835
202103 10.157 264.877 12.806
202106 11.450 271.696 14.074
202109 12.984 274.310 15.807
202112 14.356 278.802 17.196
202203 15.313 287.504 17.787
202206 13.774 296.311 15.524
202209 13.164 296.808 14.811
202212 13.409 296.797 15.088
202303 13.523 301.836 14.962
202306 13.957 305.109 15.276
202309 13.341 307.789 14.475
202312 13.758 306.746 14.978
202403 13.891 312.332 14.853
202406 14.362 314.175 15.266
202409 14.155 315.301 14.992
202412 14.404 315.605 15.241
202503 14.407 319.799 15.045
202506 14.530 322.561 15.043
202509 14.448 324.800 14.855
202512 14.592 324.054 15.038
202603 14.745 330.213 14.912
202606 14.771 333.952 14.771

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 1.29 mean?
Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co (TPE:2028) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 as of Aug. 19, 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 Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 6.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co ranks #307 out of 471 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 6.45. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's value of 1.29 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co ranks #307 out of 471 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co ranks #307 out of 471 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's value of 1.29 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 6.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 0.86, Wei Chih Steel 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 0.86, based on 471 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. Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 50% 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 Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co (TPE:2028) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.90, compared to a current price of NT$15.55 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 50% above the Steel industry median of 0.86. Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co (TPE:2028), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 19, 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 Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co (TPE:2028) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$15.55 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.90. GuruFocus considers Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2028:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.37)
  • GF Value™: NT$17.90 vs. price of NT$15.55 (13.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50% above the Steel median (#307 of 471)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2028 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Business Description

Address No.123, NanBu Village, Guantian District, Tainan, TWN
Wei Chih Steel Industrial Co Ltd main business items of the Company are processing, manufacturing, trading and importing /exporting of steel rebars, bar steels, wire rods, steel billets and other steel products. The Company also rents and sales of public housing units and commercial building constructed by construction engineering firms entrusted by the Company. The Company operates single industry only, mainly for the steel processing and manufacturing of steel rebar, bar steels, billes steel, and wire rods. The company has presence in Taiwan and Australia. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan. The company's products are Rebars, Billets, Straight round bar (RB), Bar-in-Coils (BIC).
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