Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.55 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 442% Above Median

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TPE:2543 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Ltd TPE:2543
83 GF Score
Price NT$39.25
GF Value NT$47.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co TPE:2543 +4.11% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.55 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 442% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates TPE:2543 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$47.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,343 Construction companies, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks worse than 87.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current share price is NT$39.25. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$8.63. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2543' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 0.84   Max: 13.41
Current: 4.23

During the past years, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.41. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.84.

TPE:2543's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.04% of 1343 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs TPE:2543: 4.23

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.

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$18.996. 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$8.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hwang Chang General Contractor Co  (TPE:2543) 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.


Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hwang Chang General Contractor 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.

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hwang Chang General Contractor Co 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 9.62 9.04 9.31 7.33 6.70

TPE:2543 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hwang Chang General Contractor 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.


Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hwang Chang General Contractor 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.

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.25/8.63
=4.55

* 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.

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hwang Chang General Contractor 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)
=18.996/330.2130*330.2130
=18.996

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.670 241.018 7.768
201609 5.703 241.428 7.800
201612 5.721 241.432 7.825
201703 5.777 243.801 7.825
201706 5.587 244.955 7.532
201709 5.572 246.819 7.455
201712 5.578 246.524 7.472
201803 5.592 249.554 7.399
201806 5.617 251.989 7.361
201809 5.451 252.439 7.130
201812 4.460 251.233 5.862
201903 4.459 254.202 5.792
201906 4.469 256.143 5.761
201909 4.460 256.759 5.736
201912 4.505 256.974 5.789
202003 4.516 258.115 5.777
202006 4.521 257.797 5.791
202009 4.551 260.280 5.774
202012 4.573 260.474 5.797
202103 4.581 264.877 5.711
202106 4.612 271.696 5.605
202109 4.670 274.310 5.622
202112 5.393 278.802 6.387
202203 5.426 287.504 6.232
202206 5.850 296.311 6.519
202209 5.841 296.808 6.498
202212 5.941 296.797 6.610
202303 5.987 301.836 6.550
202306 6.027 305.109 6.523
202309 6.402 307.789 6.868
202312 6.923 306.746 7.453
202403 7.133 312.332 7.541
202406 12.085 314.175 12.702
202409 12.527 315.301 13.119
202412 13.928 315.605 14.573
202503 17.600 319.799 18.173
202506 17.973 322.561 18.399
202509 18.181 324.800 18.484
202512 18.749 324.054 19.105
202603 18.996 330.213 18.996

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 4.55 mean?
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.55 as of Aug. 08, 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co and its competitors. This is 442% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 13.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #1169 out of 1343 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.55 is 442% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 13.41. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's value of 4.55 is 299.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #1169 out of 1343 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #1169 out of 1343 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hwang Chang General Contractor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's value of 4.55 is 299.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 13.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Hwang Chang General Contractor 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.14, based on 1,343 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. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.55 is 299.1% 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.55, which is 442% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwang Chang General Contractor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.36, compared to a current price of NT$39.25 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.55, which is 442% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 299.1% above the Construction industry median of 1.14. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.55 as of Aug. 08, 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$39.25 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.36. GuruFocus considers Hwang Chang General Contractor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2543:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.55 (442% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
  • GF Value™: NT$47.36 vs. price of NT$39.25 (17.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 299.1% above the Construction median (#1169 of 1343)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Business Description

Address Tanmei Street, No. 539, 23rd Floor, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the contracting business of civil engineering projects. It undertakes projects like the construction of bridges, metro stations, parking lots, residential complexes, highways, etc. The company's reportable segments are Construction and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which is mainly engaged in the contracting business of civil engineering projects. The Concrete segment is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and selling business of ready-mix concrete.
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