Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.78 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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TPE:3008 Largan Precision Co Ltd TPE:3008
77 GF Score
Price NT$4,400.00
GF Value NT$2,799.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Largan Precision Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Largan Precision Co TPE:3008 +0.34% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.78 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates TPE:3008 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$2,799.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,967 Hardware companies, Largan Precision Co ranks worse than 69.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Largan Precision Co's current share price is NT$4400.00. Largan Precision Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,163.23. Largan Precision Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.78.

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

TPE:3008' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84   Med: 2.9   Max: 13.03
Current: 3.77

During the past years, Largan Precision Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.03. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 2.90.

TPE:3008's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.95% of 1967 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.09 vs TPE:3008: 3.77

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.

Largan Precision Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,411.070. 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$1,163.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Largan Precision Co  (TPE:3008) 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.


Largan Precision Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Largan Precision Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Largan Precision 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.

Largan Precision Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Largan Precision Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Largan Precision Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TPE:3008 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Largan Precision 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.


Largan Precision Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Largan Precision Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Largan Precision 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.

Largan Precision Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4400.00/1163.23
=3.78

* 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.

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

For example, Largan Precision 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)
=1411.07/330.2130*330.2130
=1,411.070

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Largan Precision Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 459.683 241.018 629.801
201609 505.629 241.428 691.574
201612 572.853 241.432 783.506
201703 597.107 243.801 808.744
201706 569.947 244.955 768.320
201709 627.510 246.819 839.530
201712 688.812 246.524 922.647
201803 715.809 249.554 947.167
201806 691.645 251.989 906.350
201809 752.689 252.439 984.585
201812 802.144 251.233 1,054.314
201903 841.508 254.202 1,093.134
201906 823.010 256.143 1,061.003
201909 884.775 256.759 1,137.893
201912 942.254 256.974 1,210.802
202003 992.570 258.115 1,269.820
202006 947.986 257.797 1,214.278
202009 997.063 260.280 1,264.958
202012 1,049.666 260.474 1,330.702
202103 1,003.751 264.877 1,251.342
202106 1,021.529 271.696 1,241.543
202109 1,057.998 274.310 1,273.613
202112 1,061.975 278.802 1,257.803
202203 1,067.527 287.504 1,226.109
202206 1,104.969 296.311 1,231.392
202209 1,130.690 296.808 1,257.946
202212 1,162.144 296.797 1,292.988
202303 1,144.895 301.836 1,252.532
202306 1,172.744 305.109 1,269.236
202309 1,200.918 307.789 1,288.411
202312 1,223.619 306.746 1,317.230
202403 1,252.370 312.332 1,324.068
202406 1,294.115 314.175 1,360.177
202409 1,293.860 315.301 1,355.052
202412 1,343.231 315.605 1,405.403
202503 1,347.444 319.799 1,391.322
202506 1,333.364 322.561 1,364.995
202509 1,364.196 324.800 1,386.931
202512 1,423.812 324.054 1,450.873
202603 1,411.070 330.213 1,411.070

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 3.78 mean?
Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.78 as of Aug. 10, 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 Largan Precision Co and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 2.90. Over the past decade, Largan Precision Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 13.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Largan Precision Co ranks #1376 out of 1967 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Largan Precision Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Largan Precision Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.78 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 2.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 13.03. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Largan Precision Co's value of 3.78 is 80.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Largan Precision Co ranks #1376 out of 1967 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Largan Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Largan Precision Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Largan Precision Co ranks #1376 out of 1967 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Largan Precision Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Largan Precision Co's value of 3.78 is 80.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Largan Precision Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 13.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Largan Precision 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.09, based on 1,967 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. Largan Precision Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.78 is 80.9% 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 Largan Precision Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Largan Precision Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.78, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Largan Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$2,799.36, compared to a current price of NT$4,400.00 — trading 57.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.78, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 80.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.09. Largan Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.78 as of Aug. 10, 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 Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largan Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$4,400.00 is trading 57.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$2,799.36. GuruFocus considers Largan Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3008:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.78 (30% above median its 10-year median of 2.90)
  • GF Value™: NT$2,799.36 vs. price of NT$4,400.00 (57.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.9% above the Hardware median (#1376 of 1967)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Largan Precision Co Business Description

Address No. 11, Jingke Road, Nantun District, Taichung, TWN, 40852
Largan Precision is the leader in optical lens technology and the world's largest handset lensmaker by value. The company boasts almost three decades of experience in the production of optical lenses, namely plastic aspherical lenses, which are widely used to manufacture smartphone cameras. It is a major supplier of high-end handset camera lenses to global smartphone brands such as Apple and Samsung. The firm also produces optical lenses for various applications, such as for automobiles, digital cameras, and extended reality headsets. Largan was co-founded in 1987 by Scott Lin, whose son Adam Lin serves as the current CEO and chair. Largan is headquartered and mainly operates in Taichung City, Taiwan, and employs around 8,000 people.
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