President Securities (TPE:2855) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.06 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 112% Above Median

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TPE:2855 President Securities Corp TPE:2855
76 GF Score
Price NT$43.30
GF Value NT$26.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is President Securities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

President Securities TPE:2855 +7.98% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates TPE:2855 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Capital Markets companies, President Securities ranks worse than 65.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), President Securities's current share price is NT$43.30. President Securities's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$21.04. President Securities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.06.

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

TPE:2855' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 0.97   Max: 2.81
Current: 2.1

During the past years, President Securities's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.81. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 0.97.

TPE:2855's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.1% of 616 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.3 vs TPE:2855: 2.10

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.

President Securities's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$24.542. 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$21.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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President Securities  (TPE:2855) 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.


President Securities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


President Securities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for President Securities'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.

President Securities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

President Securities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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President Securities Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 1.16 1.08 0.99 1.11 1.14

TPE:2855 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, President Securities'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.


President Securities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, President Securities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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President Securities 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.

President Securities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=43.30/21.04
=2.06

* 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.

President Securities's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, President Securities's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=24.542/324.0540*324.0540
=24.542

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

President Securities Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 14.041 238.132 19.107
201606 13.938 241.018 18.740
201609 14.343 241.428 19.252
201612 14.226 241.432 19.094
201703 14.568 243.801 19.363
201706 14.849 244.955 19.644
201709 15.251 246.819 20.023
201712 15.646 246.524 20.567
201803 16.035 249.554 20.822
201806 15.654 251.989 20.131
201809 15.804 252.439 20.287
201812 15.807 251.233 20.389
201903 16.498 254.202 21.031
201906 16.087 256.143 20.352
201909 16.458 256.759 20.772
201912 16.673 256.974 21.025
202003 16.098 258.115 20.210
202006 16.358 257.797 20.562
202009 17.253 260.280 21.480
202012 18.363 260.474 22.845
202103 19.014 264.877 23.262
202106 19.018 271.696 22.683
202109 19.344 274.310 22.852
202112 19.785 278.802 22.996
202203 19.688 287.504 22.191
202206 17.908 296.311 19.585
202209 18.365 296.808 20.051
202212 18.558 296.797 20.262
202303 18.953 301.836 20.348
202306 19.218 305.109 20.411
202309 19.743 307.789 20.786
202312 20.013 306.746 21.142
202403 21.197 312.332 21.993
202406 21.036 314.175 21.697
202409 21.464 315.301 22.060
202412 22.036 315.605 22.626
202503 22.053 319.799 22.346
202506 21.297 322.561 21.396
202509 22.919 324.800 22.866
202512 24.542 324.054 24.542

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 2.06 mean?
President Securities (TPE:2855) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.06 as of Aug. 02, 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 President Securities and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, President Securities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.81. According to the industry distribution chart, President Securities ranks #401 out of 616 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is President Securities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
President Securities' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.06 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 2.81. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. President Securities' value of 2.06 is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, President Securities ranks #401 out of 616 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, President Securities has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does President Securities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, President Securities ranks #401 out of 616 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places President Securities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. President Securities' value of 2.06 is 58.5% above this benchmark. Historically, President Securities' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.30, President Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.30, based on 616 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. President Securities's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.06 is 58.5% 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 President Securities and its competitors. For the Capital Markets 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. President Securities's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is President Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, President Securities (TPE:2855) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.24, compared to a current price of NT$43.30 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 58.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.30. President Securities' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 10 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 President Securities (TPE:2855), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06 as of Aug. 02, 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 President Securities (TPE:2855) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, President Securities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$43.30 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.24. GuruFocus considers President Securities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2855:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.06 (112% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
  • GF Value™: NT$26.24 vs. price of NT$43.30 (65% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.5% above the Capital Markets median (#401 of 616)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2855 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


President Securities Business Description

Address No.8, Dongxing Road, 1st Floor, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN, 105
President Securities Corp engaged in underwriting of securities, dealing or brokerage business of securities at the securities exchange markets and business premises, registration and transfer agency service for securities, margin loans and short sales business of securities, securities lending and borrowing business, futures introducing brokerage services, futures dealing, issuance of call (put) warrants, wealth management business, and trust business. Its operating segments include Brokerage, Proprietary Trading, Financial Instrument, and Reinvestment segments, with the Brokerage segment generating maximum revenue from consigned trading of the listed securities, margin trading, and short sale, assistance in futures trading, and other instruments trading, as approved by the regulations.
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