Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.44 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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TPE:2031 Hsin Kuang Steel Co Ltd TPE:2031
77 GF Score
Price NT$46.10
GF Value NT$49.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hsin Kuang Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hsin Kuang Steel Co TPE:2031 -0.86% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates TPE:2031 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$49.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Steel companies, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks worse than 66.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current share price is NT$46.10. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$31.94. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.44.

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

TPE:2031' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88   Med: 1.72   Max: 3.85
Current: 1.41

During the past years, Hsin Kuang Steel Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.85. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.72.

TPE:2031's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.8% of 494 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.915 vs TPE:2031: 1.41

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.

Hsin Kuang Steel Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$32.849. 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$31.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hsin Kuang Steel Co  (TPE:2031) 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.


Hsin Kuang Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hsin Kuang Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hsin Kuang 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.

Hsin Kuang Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hsin Kuang Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hsin Kuang Steel 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 1.57 1.30 1.37 1.22 1.24

TPE:2031 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Hsin Kuang 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.


Hsin Kuang Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Hsin Kuang 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.

Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46.10/31.94
=1.44

* 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.

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

For example, Hsin Kuang Steel 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)
=32.849/330.2130*330.2130
=32.849

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hsin Kuang Steel Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.370 241.018 22.428
201609 17.536 241.428 23.985
201612 18.532 241.432 25.347
201703 19.782 243.801 26.793
201706 18.382 244.955 24.780
201709 19.096 246.819 25.548
201712 20.480 246.524 27.432
201803 23.161 249.554 30.647
201806 21.311 251.989 27.926
201809 23.245 252.439 30.407
201812 21.599 251.233 28.389
201903 22.315 254.202 28.988
201906 20.145 256.143 25.970
201909 20.259 256.759 26.055
201912 20.226 256.974 25.991
202003 18.984 258.115 24.287
202006 19.156 257.797 24.537
202009 20.947 260.280 26.575
202012 24.889 260.474 31.553
202103 27.325 264.877 34.065
202106 33.477 271.696 40.687
202109 32.423 274.310 39.031
202112 33.914 278.802 40.168
202203 35.364 287.504 40.617
202206 29.583 296.311 32.968
202209 27.357 296.808 30.436
202212 29.154 296.797 32.436
202303 30.993 301.836 33.907
202306 31.434 305.109 34.020
202309 32.861 307.789 35.255
202312 35.307 306.746 38.008
202403 36.980 312.332 39.097
202406 41.202 314.175 43.305
202409 37.815 315.301 39.603
202412 36.275 315.605 37.954
202503 32.430 319.799 33.486
202506 36.980 322.561 37.857
202509 36.347 324.800 36.953
202512 36.549 324.054 37.244
202603 32.849 330.213 32.849

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 1.44 mean?
Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 as of Aug. 12, 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #330 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 3.85. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's value of 1.44 is 57.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #330 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hsin Kuang Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #330 out of 494 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hsin Kuang Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's value of 1.44 is 57.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hsin Kuang Steel Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 3.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 0.92, Hsin Kuang 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 0.92, based on 494 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. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 is 57.4% 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin Kuang Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$49.08, compared to a current price of NT$46.10 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 57.4% above the Steel industry median of 0.92. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Aug. 12, 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Kuang Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$46.10 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$49.08. GuruFocus considers Hsin Kuang Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2031:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.44 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.72)
  • GF Value™: NT$49.08 vs. price of NT$46.10 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.4% above the Steel median (#330 of 494)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hsin Kuang Steel Co Business Description

Address 97 Chongxin Road, Section 4, 25th Floor, Sanchong District, New Taipei, TWN
Hsin Kuang Steel Co Ltd manufactures and sells steel products. The business activities of the group include cutting, stamping, and the sale of steel products, including steel coils, steel plates, stainless steel, alloy steel, special steel, and SuperDyma. Geographically, its business activities are carried out across Taiwan. The company operates in four segments, which include Steel - Direct Sales, Steel - Manufacturing Sales, Construction Projects, and Leases. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel-Direct Sales Segment. Geographically, operates in Taiwan.
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