Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.32 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 180% Above Median

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TPE:2301 Lite-On Technology Corp TPE:2301
86 GF Score
Price NT$209.00
GF Value NT$144.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lite-On Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lite-On Technology TPE:2301 +10.00% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.32 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 180% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates TPE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$144.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,974 Hardware companies, Lite-On Technology ranks worse than 82.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Lite-On Technology's current share price is NT$209.00. Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$39.28. Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.32.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2301' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24   Med: 1.9   Max: 5.97
Current: 5.46

During the past years, Lite-On Technology's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.97. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 1.90.

TPE:2301's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.22% of 1974 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.99 vs TPE:2301: 5.46

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.

Lite-On Technology's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$38.817. 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$39.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lite-On Technology  (TPE:2301) 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.


Lite-On Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lite-On Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lite-On Technology'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.

Lite-On Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lite-On Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.83 1.74 3.11 2.60 4.22

Lite-On Technology 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 2.35 2.84 4.43 4.22 3.58

TPE:2301 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Lite-On Technology'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.


Lite-On Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Lite-On Technology 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.

Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=209.00/39.28
=5.32

* 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.

Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Lite-On Technology'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)
=38.817/330.2130*330.2130
=38.817

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lite-On Technology Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 31.330 241.018 42.924
201609 31.827 241.428 43.531
201612 32.672 241.432 44.686
201703 32.225 243.801 43.647
201706 30.492 244.955 41.105
201709 29.359 246.819 39.279
201712 30.340 246.524 40.640
201803 31.076 249.554 41.120
201806 28.802 251.989 37.743
201809 29.253 252.439 38.266
201812 30.690 251.233 40.338
201903 31.877 254.202 41.409
201906 29.800 256.143 38.417
201909 30.365 256.759 39.052
201912 31.185 256.974 40.073
202003 28.344 258.115 36.261
202006 29.449 257.797 37.721
202009 30.807 260.280 39.084
202012 31.671 260.474 40.151
202103 30.381 264.877 37.875
202106 31.744 271.696 38.581
202109 30.462 274.310 36.670
202112 31.679 278.802 37.521
202203 31.355 287.504 36.013
202206 33.093 296.311 36.879
202209 34.478 296.808 38.358
202212 35.364 296.797 39.346
202303 33.372 301.836 36.509
202306 35.137 305.109 38.028
202309 36.360 307.789 39.009
202312 36.590 306.746 39.389
202403 36.191 312.332 38.263
202406 37.960 314.175 39.898
202409 37.384 315.301 39.152
202412 39.462 315.605 41.289
202503 38.962 319.799 40.231
202506 35.461 322.561 36.302
202509 36.845 324.800 37.459
202512 39.573 324.054 40.325
202603 38.817 330.213 38.817

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 5.32 mean?
Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.32 as of Aug. 01, 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 Lite-On Technology and its competitors. This is 180% above median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 5.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #1623 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lite-On Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.32 is 180% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 5.97. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99. Lite-On Technology's value of 5.32 is 167.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #1623 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lite-On Technology has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #1623 out of 1974 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lite-On Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99. Lite-On Technology's value of 5.32 is 167.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lite-On Technology's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 5.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 1.99, Lite-On Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.99, based on 1,974 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. Lite-On Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.32 is 167.3% 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 Lite-On Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lite-On Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.32, which is 180% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lite-On Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$144.11, compared to a current price of NT$209.00 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.32, which is 180% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 167.3% above the Hardware industry median of 1.99. Lite-On Technology's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.32 as of Aug. 01, 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$209.00 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$144.11. GuruFocus considers Lite-On Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2301:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.32 (180% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
  • GF Value™: NT$144.11 vs. price of NT$209.00 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 167.3% above the Hardware median (#1623 of 1974)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lite-On Technology Business Description

Address No. 392 Ruiguang Road, 22th Floor, Neihu, Taipei, TWN, 114
Lite-On Technology Corp is a computer storage device company that manufactures consumer electronics. The main businesses include Research and development design, manufacturing and sales of key modules and system solutions for optoelectronics, cloud computing, power management systems, EV chargers, energy management, LED packaging for lighting applications, IoT and networking applications, information technology, and consumer electronics.
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