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Hai Kwang EnterpriseTPE:2038 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates TPE:2038 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Steel companies, Hai Kwang Enterprise ranks better than 67.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hai Kwang Enterprise's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2038'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.91 Max: 3.21
Current: 0.57
During the past years, Hai Kwang Enterprise's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.21. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.91.
TPE:2038's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 67.79% of 503
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs TPE:2038: 0.57
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.
Hai Kwang Enterprise's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$19.738. 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$21.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Hai Kwang Enterprise (TPE:2038) 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.
Hai Kwang Enterprise Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Hai Kwang Enterprise Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hai Kwang Enterprise'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.
Hai Kwang Enterprise Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
TPE:2038 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hai Kwang Enterprise'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.
Hai Kwang Enterprise Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hai Kwang Enterprise's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hai Kwang Enterprise's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Hai Kwang Enterprise 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 0.57 mean?
Hai Kwang Enterprise (TPE:2038) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.57 as of Aug. 05, 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 Hai Kwang Enterprise and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Hai Kwang Enterprise's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Hai Kwang Enterprise ranks #162 out of 503 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Hai Kwang Enterprise's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hai Kwang Enterprise's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.57 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 3.21. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90. Hai Kwang Enterprise's value of 0.57 is 36.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hai Kwang Enterprise ranks #162 out of 503 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hai Kwang Enterprise has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hai Kwang Enterprise's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hai Kwang Enterprise ranks #162 out of 503 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Hai Kwang Enterprise in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90. Hai Kwang Enterprise's value of 0.57 is 36.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hai Kwang Enterprise's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Hai Kwang Enterprise has consistently been below 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 503 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. Hai Kwang Enterprise's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.57 is 36.7% below 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 Hai Kwang Enterprise 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. Hai Kwang Enterprise's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hai Kwang Enterprise stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hai Kwang Enterprise (TPE:2038) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.08, compared to a current price of NT$12.25 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 36.7% below the Steel industry median of 0.90. Hai Kwang Enterprise's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Hai Kwang Enterprise (TPE:2038), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57 as of Aug. 05, 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 Hai Kwang Enterprise (TPE:2038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hai Kwang Enterprise stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.25 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.08.
GuruFocus considers Hai Kwang Enterprise to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2038:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.57 (37% below median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: NT$14.08 vs. price of NT$12.25 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.7% below the Steel median (#162 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hai Kwang Enterprise Corp is engaged in the manufacture, processing, sale, and trade of billets and reinforcing steel bars. The Company also engages in real estate rental and leasing. It operates through Hai Kwang Enterprise Co., Ltd and Zheng Tung (formerly E Chang), with Hai Kwang Enterprise Co., Ltd generating maximum revenue. The main operating location of the Company and its subsidiaries is Taiwan.
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