United Microelectronics (TPE:2303) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.58 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 154% Above Median

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TPE:2303 United Microelectronics Corp TPE:2303
73 GF Score
Price NT$122.00
GF Value NT$53.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is United Microelectronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

United Microelectronics TPE:2303 +0.42% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 154% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates TPE:2303 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$53.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Semiconductors companies, United Microelectronics ranks worse than 61.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), United Microelectronics's current share price is NT$122.00. United Microelectronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$26.63. United Microelectronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for United Microelectronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2303' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 1.8   Max: 6.4
Current: 4.43

During the past years, United Microelectronics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.40. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.80.

TPE:2303's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.83% of 731 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.1 vs TPE:2303: 4.43

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.

United Microelectronics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$35.382. 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$26.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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United Microelectronics  (TPE:2303) 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.


United Microelectronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


United Microelectronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Microelectronics'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.

United Microelectronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

United Microelectronics 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 3.26 1.88 2.29 1.77 1.94

United Microelectronics 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 1.76 1.80 1.94 2.17 6.18

TPE:2303 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, United Microelectronics'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.


United Microelectronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, United Microelectronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Microelectronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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United Microelectronics 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.

United Microelectronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=122.00/26.63
=4.58

* 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.

United Microelectronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, United Microelectronics'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)
=35.382/333.9520*333.9520
=35.382

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

United Microelectronics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 17.784 241.428 24.599
201612 17.407 241.432 24.078
201703 17.648 243.801 24.174
201706 17.365 244.955 23.674
201709 17.457 246.819 23.620
201712 17.070 246.524 23.124
201803 17.728 249.554 23.724
201806 17.479 251.989 23.164
201809 17.348 252.439 22.950
201812 17.073 251.233 22.694
201903 17.558 254.202 23.066
201906 17.224 256.143 22.456
201909 17.479 256.759 22.734
201912 18.586 256.974 24.154
202003 19.255 258.115 24.912
202006 17.218 257.797 22.304
202009 17.772 260.280 22.802
202012 18.107 260.474 23.215
202103 20.263 264.877 25.547
202106 19.491 271.696 23.957
202109 20.900 274.310 25.444
202112 21.161 278.802 25.347
202203 24.194 287.504 28.103
202206 22.663 296.311 25.542
202209 25.221 296.808 28.377
202212 25.788 296.797 29.016
202303 28.405 301.836 31.427
202306 26.117 305.109 28.586
202309 27.967 307.789 30.344
202312 27.405 306.746 29.836
202403 30.163 312.332 32.251
202406 28.397 314.175 30.185
202409 29.389 315.301 31.127
202412 29.095 315.605 30.786
202503 31.104 319.799 32.481
202506 26.827 322.561 27.774
202509 28.755 324.800 29.565
202512 29.061 324.054 29.949
202603 32.333 330.213 32.699
202606 35.382 333.952 35.382

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 4.58 mean?
United Microelectronics (TPE:2303) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58 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 United Microelectronics and its competitors. This is 154% above median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, United Microelectronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, United Microelectronics ranks #452 out of 731 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is United Microelectronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
United Microelectronics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58 is 154% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 6.40. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.10. United Microelectronics' value of 4.58 is 47.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Microelectronics ranks #452 out of 731 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Microelectronics has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Microelectronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, United Microelectronics ranks #452 out of 731 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places United Microelectronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.10. United Microelectronics' value of 4.58 is 47.7% above this benchmark. Historically, United Microelectronics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 6.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 3.10, United Microelectronics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.10, based on 731 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. United Microelectronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58 is 47.7% 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 United Microelectronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Microelectronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58, which is 154% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Microelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Microelectronics (TPE:2303) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$53.95, compared to a current price of NT$122.00 — trading 126.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58, which is 154% above median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 47.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.10. United Microelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 United Microelectronics (TPE:2303), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58 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 United Microelectronics (TPE:2303) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Microelectronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$122.00 is trading 126.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$53.95. GuruFocus considers United Microelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2303:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.58 (154% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
  • GF Value™: NT$53.95 vs. price of NT$122.00 (126.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.7% above the Semiconductors median (#452 of 731)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Microelectronics Business Description

Address No. 3, Li-Hsin 2nd Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
Founded in 1980, United Microelectronics is the world's third-largest dedicated chip foundry, with close to 5% market share in 2025 after TSMC and SMIC. UMC's headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and it operates 12 fabs in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan and Singapore, with additional sales offices in Europe, the US, and South Korea. UMC features a diverse customer base that includes Texas Instruments, MediaTek, Intel, Broadcom, Novatek, and Realtek, supplying a wide range of products applied in communications, display, memory, automotive and more. UMC employs about 19,000 people as of February 2025.
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