Ares International (TPE:2471) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.46 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:2471 Ares International Corp TPE:2471
95 GF Score
Price NT$48.90
GF Value NT$63.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ares International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ares International TPE:2471 +0.10% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates TPE:2471 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$63.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,535 Software companies, Ares International ranks worse than 52.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), Ares International's current share price is NT$48.90. Ares International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$19.85. Ares International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.46.

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

TPE:2471' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 2.41   Max: 3.6
Current: 2.46

During the past years, Ares International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.60. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 2.41.

TPE:2471's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.05% of 1535 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs TPE:2471: 2.46

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.

Ares International's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$18.315. 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$19.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ares International  (TPE:2471) 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.


Ares International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ares International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ares International'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.

Ares International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ares International Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ares International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 3.05 2.89 2.60 2.54 2.64

TPE:2471 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Ares International'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.


Ares International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ares International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ares International 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.

Ares International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=48.90/19.85
=2.46

* 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.

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

For example, Ares International'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)
=18.315/333.9520*333.9520
=18.315

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ares International Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.767 241.018 19.075
201609 14.697 241.428 20.329
201612 15.712 241.432 21.733
201703 14.617 243.801 20.022
201706 14.347 244.955 19.560
201709 14.347 246.819 19.412
201712 15.063 246.524 20.405
201803 14.659 249.554 19.617
201806 14.432 251.989 19.126
201809 14.808 252.439 19.590
201812 15.321 251.233 20.365
201903 15.482 254.202 20.339
201906 14.905 256.143 19.433
201909 15.110 256.759 19.653
201912 15.708 256.974 20.413
202003 15.826 258.115 20.476
202006 14.432 257.797 18.695
202009 15.622 260.280 20.044
202012 16.257 260.474 20.843
202103 16.555 264.877 20.872
202106 16.186 271.696 19.895
202109 15.970 274.310 19.442
202112 17.250 278.802 20.662
202203 17.768 287.504 20.639
202206 16.211 296.311 18.270
202209 17.271 296.808 19.432
202212 18.485 296.797 20.799
202303 18.663 301.836 20.649
202306 17.504 305.109 19.159
202309 18.416 307.789 19.981
202312 19.264 306.746 20.973
202403 19.459 312.332 20.806
202406 17.107 314.175 18.184
202409 17.828 315.301 18.883
202412 19.459 315.605 20.590
202503 19.756 319.799 20.630
202506 16.674 322.561 17.263
202509 18.016 324.800 18.524
202603 20.503 330.213 20.735
202606 18.315 333.952 18.315

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 2.46 mean?
Ares International (TPE:2471) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 as of Aug. 23, 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 Ares International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, Ares International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares International ranks #799 out of 1535 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Ares International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ares International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 is near median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 3.60. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Ares International's value of 2.46 is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares International ranks #799 out of 1535 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ares International has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ares International ranks #799 out of 1535 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ares International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Ares International's value of 2.46 is 6.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ares International's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 3.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Ares International 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.31, based on 1,535 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. Ares International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 is 6.5% 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 Ares International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International (TPE:2471) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$63.29, compared to a current price of NT$48.90 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 6.5% above the Software industry median of 2.31. Ares International's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 Ares International (TPE:2471), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46 as of Aug. 23, 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 Ares International (TPE:2471) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$48.90 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$63.29. GuruFocus considers Ares International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2471:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.46 (near median its 10-year median of 2.41)
  • GF Value™: NT$63.29 vs. price of NT$48.90 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.5% above the Software median (#799 of 1535)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ares International Business Description

Address Zhongshan North Road, 3rd Floor, No. 111, Section 2, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104
Ares International Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The company is engaged in the design, sales, lease, maintenance, and technology consultation of computer equipment, internet, and related software, and analysis, design, modification, installation, and maintenance of application software. Its reporting segments include the Commercial segment, Financial business segment, and Project segment. The geographical regions in which the company operates are Asia, Taiwan, America, and Others.
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