Thinking Electronic Industrial Co (TPE:2428) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.25 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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TPE:2428 Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Ltd TPE:2428
78 GF Score
Price NT$226.00
GF Value NT$179.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Thinking Electronic Industrial Co TPE:2428 +0.89% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.25 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates TPE:2428 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$179.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,968 Hardware companies, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co ranks worse than 69.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's current share price is NT$226.00. Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$69.62. Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.25.

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

TPE:2428' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77   Med: 2.74   Max: 5.61
Current: 3.46

During the past years, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.61. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 2.74.

TPE:2428's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.51% of 1968 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs TPE:2428: 3.46

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.

Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$91.745. 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$69.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Thinking Electronic Industrial Co  (TPE:2428) 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.


Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thinking Electronic 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.

Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:2428 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Thinking Electronic 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.


Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


TPE:2428
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Thinking Electronic 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.

Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=226.00/69.62
=3.25

* 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.

Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Thinking Electronic Industrial 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)
=91.745/330.2130*330.2130
=91.745

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 35.049 241.018 48.020
201609 36.644 241.428 50.120
201612 38.184 241.432 52.225
201703 38.418 243.801 52.035
201706 38.671 244.955 52.131
201709 40.990 246.819 54.840
201712 43.054 246.524 57.670
201803 44.171 249.554 58.448
201806 42.396 251.989 55.557
201809 43.474 252.439 56.868
201812 46.177 251.233 60.694
201903 48.795 254.202 63.386
201906 46.459 256.143 59.894
201909 48.091 256.759 61.849
201912 49.733 256.974 63.907
202003 51.150 258.115 65.437
202006 48.743 257.797 62.435
202009 52.788 260.280 66.971
202012 57.023 260.474 72.290
202103 60.019 264.877 74.824
202106 63.159 271.696 76.762
202109 60.392 274.310 72.700
202112 63.683 278.802 75.426
202203 68.354 287.504 78.508
202206 64.472 296.311 71.848
202209 68.319 296.808 76.008
202212 68.760 296.797 76.502
202303 71.306 301.836 78.010
202306 67.139 305.109 72.663
202309 72.027 307.789 77.275
202312 72.668 306.746 78.227
202403 77.589 312.332 82.031
202406 76.589 314.175 80.499
202409 78.858 315.301 82.588
202412 82.661 315.605 86.487
202503 86.461 319.799 89.277
202506 75.083 322.561 76.864
202509 81.457 324.800 82.815
202512 87.220 324.054 88.878
202603 91.745 330.213 91.745

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 3.25 mean?
Thinking Electronic Industrial Co (TPE:2428) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.25 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 Thinking Electronic Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 5.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co ranks #1368 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.25 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 5.61. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's value of 3.25 is 62.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co ranks #1368 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co ranks #1368 out of 1968 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Thinking Electronic Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's value of 3.25 is 62.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 5.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Thinking Electronic 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.00, based on 1,968 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. Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.25 is 62.5% 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 Thinking Electronic Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.25, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thinking Electronic Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co (TPE:2428) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$179.80, compared to a current price of NT$226.00 — trading 25.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.25, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 62.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Thinking Electronic Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Thinking Electronic Industrial Co (TPE:2428), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.25 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 Thinking Electronic Industrial Co (TPE:2428) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thinking Electronic Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$226.00 is trading 25.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$179.80. GuruFocus considers Thinking Electronic Industrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2428:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.25 (19% above median its 10-year median of 2.74)
  • GF Value™: NT$179.80 vs. price of NT$226.00 (25.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.5% above the Hardware median (#1368 of 1968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2428 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Business Description

Address Dashun 1st Road, No. 93, 8th Floor, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, TWN
Thinking Electronic Industrial Co Ltd manufactures, processes, and sells electric devices, thermistors, varistors, and wires. Its product portfolio comprises negative temperature coefficient thermistors, zinc oxide varistors, ceramic positive temperature thermistors, polymer positive temperature coefficient thermistors (Polymer PTC resettable fuse), temperature sensors, and gas discharge tubes, among others. The Group's reportable segments are: Thinking Electronic Industrial (the company), which generates the maximum revenue, Thinking Changzhou, Dongguan Welkin and Zhongshan Welkin Guangdong, Thinking Yichang, Jiangxi Thinking, and Others. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Greater China (including Taiwan), and the rest from Europe and other regions.
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NT$226.00
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