Taiwan Navigation Co (TPE:2617) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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TPE:2617 Taiwan Navigation Co Ltd TPE:2617
91 GF Score
Price NT$28.90
GF Value NT$32.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Taiwan Navigation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Taiwan Navigation Co TPE:2617 -0.69% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates TPE:2617 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Transportation companies, Taiwan Navigation Co ranks better than 73.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Taiwan Navigation Co's current share price is NT$28.90. Taiwan Navigation Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$37.18. Taiwan Navigation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.78.

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

TPE:2617' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 0.88   Max: 2.77
Current: 0.78

During the past years, Taiwan Navigation Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.77. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.88.

TPE:2617's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.29% of 730 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.295 vs TPE:2617: 0.78

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.

Taiwan Navigation Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$43.788. 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$37.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Taiwan Navigation Co  (TPE:2617) 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.


Taiwan Navigation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Taiwan Navigation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Navigation 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.

Taiwan Navigation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Taiwan Navigation Co 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 1.34 0.88 1.02 0.86 0.83

Taiwan Navigation 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 0.86 0.78 0.76 0.83 0.80

Taiwan Navigation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Taiwan Navigation 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.


Taiwan Navigation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Taiwan Navigation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Navigation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Taiwan Navigation 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.

Taiwan Navigation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=28.90/37.18
=0.78

* 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.

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

For example, Taiwan Navigation 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)
=43.788/330.2130*330.2130
=43.788

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Taiwan Navigation Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 23.528 241.018 32.235
201609 22.949 241.428 31.388
201612 23.277 241.432 31.837
201703 22.272 243.801 30.166
201706 22.306 244.955 30.070
201709 22.610 246.819 30.249
201712 22.902 246.524 30.677
201803 22.842 249.554 30.225
201806 23.525 251.989 30.828
201809 24.460 252.439 31.996
201812 24.970 251.233 32.820
201903 25.415 254.202 33.015
201906 24.508 256.143 31.595
201909 24.966 256.759 32.108
201912 24.542 256.974 31.537
202003 24.802 258.115 31.730
202006 24.020 257.797 30.767
202009 24.090 260.280 30.563
202012 25.841 260.474 32.760
202103 26.906 264.877 33.543
202106 39.317 271.696 47.785
202109 35.455 274.310 42.681
202112 37.474 278.802 44.384
202203 39.316 287.504 45.156
202206 36.728 296.311 40.930
202209 37.058 296.808 41.229
202212 37.651 296.797 41.890
202303 37.770 301.836 41.321
202306 36.391 305.109 39.385
202309 38.366 307.789 41.161
202312 38.269 306.746 41.197
202403 39.549 312.332 41.813
202406 41.637 314.175 43.762
202409 41.370 315.301 43.327
202412 43.739 315.605 45.763
202503 44.536 319.799 45.986
202506 39.709 322.561 40.651
202509 40.690 324.800 41.368
202512 42.751 324.054 43.564
202603 43.788 330.213 43.788

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 0.78 mean?
Taiwan Navigation Co (TPE:2617) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Aug. 09, 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 Taiwan Navigation Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Taiwan Navigation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Navigation Co ranks #195 out of 730 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Taiwan Navigation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Taiwan Navigation Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 2.77. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Taiwan Navigation Co's value of 0.78 is 39.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Navigation Co ranks #195 out of 730 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Navigation Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Navigation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Taiwan Navigation Co ranks #195 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Taiwan Navigation Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Taiwan Navigation Co's value of 0.78 is 39.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Navigation Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Taiwan Navigation Co has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.30, based on 730 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. Taiwan Navigation Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 39.8% below 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 Taiwan Navigation Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Navigation Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Navigation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Navigation Co (TPE:2617) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.15, compared to a current price of NT$28.90 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 39.8% below the Transportation industry median of 1.30. Taiwan Navigation Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Taiwan Navigation Co (TPE:2617), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Aug. 09, 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 Taiwan Navigation Co (TPE:2617) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Navigation Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$28.90 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.15. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Navigation Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2617:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.88)
  • GF Value™: NT$32.15 vs. price of NT$28.90 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.8% below the Transportation median (#195 of 730)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2617 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Navigation Co Business Description

Address Jinan Road, No. 29, Section 2, 2-6 Floor, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, TWN, 100023
Taiwan Navigation Co Ltd mainly engages in passenger and freight transport via water, port warehousing, aquatics and mining, and navigation channel dredging. Additionally, it acts as a shipping agency, provides tugboats, and acts as a landowner in agreements with construction companies for the use of its land for the construction of residential and commercial buildings for sale and rental. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Asia, followed by Europe and other regions.
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