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Transcend InformationTPE:2451 -3.45%81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.06 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 249% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates TPE:2451 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$496.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Transcend Information ranks worse than 79.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transcend Information's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2451'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.45 Max: 6.26
Current: 5.24
During the past years, Transcend Information's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.26. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.45.
TPE:2451's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 79.87% of 1962
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.115
vs TPE:2451: 5.24
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.
Transcend Information's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$89.192. 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$55.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Transcend Information (TPE:2451) 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.
Transcend Information Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Transcend Information Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Transcend Information'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.
Transcend Information Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
TPE:2451 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Transcend Information'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.
Transcend Information Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Transcend Information's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transcend Information's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Transcend Information 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 5.06 mean?
Transcend Information (TPE:2451) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.06 as of Aug. 18, 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 Transcend Information and its competitors. This is 249% above median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Transcend Information's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 6.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #1567 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Transcend Information's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Transcend Information's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.06 is 249% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 6.26. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Transcend Information's value of 5.06 is 139.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #1567 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Transcend Information has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcend Information's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #1567 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Transcend Information in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Transcend Information's value of 5.06 is 139.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Transcend Information's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 6.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Transcend Information 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 2.12, based on 1,962 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. Transcend Information's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.06 is 139.2% 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 Transcend Information and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transcend Information's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.06, which is 249% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transcend Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcend Information (TPE:2451) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$496.07, compared to a current price of NT$280.00 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.06, which is 249% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 139.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.12. Transcend Information's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Transcend Information (TPE:2451), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.06 as of Aug. 18, 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 Transcend Information (TPE:2451) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcend Information stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$280.00 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$496.07.
GuruFocus considers Transcend Information to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2451:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.06 (249% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: NT$496.07 vs. price of NT$280.00 (43.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 139.2% above the Hardware median (#1567 of 1962)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2451 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transcend Information Inc is engaged in manufacturing, processing and sales of computer software and hardware, peripheral equipment and other computer components. Its product portfolio includes solid-state drives, body cameras, personal cloud storage, memory cards, USB flash drives, memory modules, card readers, and multimedia products. The company generates revenue in the Americas, Europe, Taiwan, and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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