Prime Oil Chemical Service (TPE:2904) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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TPE:2904 Prime Oil Chemical Service Corp TPE:2904
71 GF Score
Price NT$12.75
GF Value NT$17.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Prime Oil Chemical Service Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Prime Oil Chemical Service TPE:2904 -0.78% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates TPE:2904 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, Prime Oil Chemical Service ranks better than 64.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Prime Oil Chemical Service's current share price is NT$12.75. Prime Oil Chemical Service's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$17.26. Prime Oil Chemical Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Prime Oil Chemical Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2904' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 1.24   Max: 2.04
Current: 0.76

During the past years, Prime Oil Chemical Service's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.04. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.24.

TPE:2904's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.71% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs TPE:2904: 0.76

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.

Prime Oil Chemical Service's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$15.828. 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$17.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Prime Oil Chemical Service  (TPE:2904) 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.


Prime Oil Chemical Service Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Prime Oil Chemical Service Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prime Oil Chemical Service'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.

Prime Oil Chemical Service Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Prime Oil Chemical Service Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Prime Oil Chemical Service 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 1.09 1.07 1.02 1.00 0.97

TPE:2904 vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Prime Oil Chemical Service'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.


Prime Oil Chemical Service Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Prime Oil Chemical Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Prime Oil Chemical Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Prime Oil Chemical Service 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.

Prime Oil Chemical Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.75/17.26
=0.74

* 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.

Prime Oil Chemical Service's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Prime Oil Chemical Service'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)
=15.828/330.2130*330.2130
=15.828

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Prime Oil Chemical Service Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.603 241.018 17.267
201609 12.874 241.428 17.608
201612 13.218 241.432 18.079
201703 13.493 243.801 18.275
201706 12.478 244.955 16.821
201709 12.858 246.819 17.202
201712 13.271 246.524 17.776
201803 13.603 249.554 18.000
201806 12.882 251.989 16.881
201809 13.382 252.439 17.505
201812 13.777 251.233 18.108
201903 14.186 254.202 18.428
201906 13.268 256.143 17.105
201909 13.705 256.759 17.626
201912 14.192 256.974 18.237
202003 14.564 258.115 18.632
202006 13.662 257.797 17.500
202009 14.197 260.280 18.012
202012 14.754 260.474 18.704
202103 15.281 264.877 19.050
202106 15.561 271.696 18.912
202109 13.583 274.310 16.351
202112 13.675 278.802 16.197
202203 14.145 287.504 16.246
202206 13.790 296.311 15.368
202209 15.696 296.808 17.463
202212 15.257 296.797 16.975
202303 15.566 301.836 17.029
202306 15.273 305.109 16.530
202309 15.589 307.789 16.725
202312 15.566 306.746 16.757
202403 15.431 312.332 16.314
202406 15.817 314.175 16.624
202409 16.006 315.301 16.763
202412 16.511 315.605 17.275
202503 16.009 319.799 16.530
202506 15.851 322.561 16.227
202509 16.375 324.800 16.648
202512 16.562 324.054 16.877
202603 15.828 330.213 15.828

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 0.74 mean?
Prime Oil Chemical Service (TPE:2904) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 as of Aug. 15, 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 Prime Oil Chemical Service and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Prime Oil Chemical Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Prime Oil Chemical Service ranks #270 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Prime Oil Chemical Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Prime Oil Chemical Service's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 2.04. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Prime Oil Chemical Service's value of 0.74 is 36.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prime Oil Chemical Service ranks #270 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Prime Oil Chemical Service has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prime Oil Chemical Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Prime Oil Chemical Service ranks #270 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Prime Oil Chemical Service in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Prime Oil Chemical Service's value of 0.74 is 36.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Prime Oil Chemical Service's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 2.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Prime Oil Chemical Service 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.17, based on 765 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. Prime Oil Chemical Service's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 36.8% 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 Prime Oil Chemical Service and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prime Oil Chemical Service's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prime Oil Chemical Service stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Oil Chemical Service (TPE:2904) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.00, compared to a current price of NT$12.75 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 36.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. Prime Oil Chemical Service's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Prime Oil Chemical Service (TPE:2904), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 15, 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 Prime Oil Chemical Service (TPE:2904) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Oil Chemical Service stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$12.75 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.00. GuruFocus considers Prime Oil Chemical Service to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2904:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (40% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: NT$17.00 vs. price of NT$12.75 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#270 of 765)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Prime Oil Chemical Service Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 131, Minsheng East Road, 5th Floor, Section 3, Taipei, TWN
Prime Oil Chemical Service Corp is engaged in providing tank terminal services for oil and petrochemical storage, and the energy division. The firm also offers port facilities and ancillary equipment. The Company is engaged in chemical, oil tank storage and delivery services, and solar power generation business.
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