Wistron (TPE:3231) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.61 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 281% Above Median

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TPE:3231 Wistron Corp TPE:3231
83 GF Score
Price NT$170.00
GF Value NT$281.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Wistron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wistron TPE:3231 -3.95% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.61 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 281% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates TPE:3231 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$281.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,977 Hardware companies, Wistron ranks worse than 78.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Wistron's current share price is NT$170.00. Wistron's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$36.86. Wistron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.61.

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

TPE:3231' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 1.21   Max: 5.1
Current: 4.86

During the past years, Wistron's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.10. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.21.

TPE:3231's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.65% of 1977 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02 vs TPE:3231: 4.86

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.

Wistron's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$59.798. 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$36.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Wistron  (TPE:3231) 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.


Wistron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wistron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wistron'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.

Wistron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wistron 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 1.05 0.98 3.16 3.15 4.23

Wistron 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 2.81 3.55 4.00 4.23 3.32

TPE:3231 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Wistron'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.


Wistron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Wistron 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.

Wistron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=170.00/36.86
=4.61

* 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.

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

For example, Wistron'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)
=59.798/330.2130*330.2130
=59.798

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Wistron Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 24.837 241.018 34.029
201609 24.251 241.428 33.169
201612 25.114 241.432 34.349
201703 23.853 243.801 32.307
201706 23.223 244.955 31.306
201709 23.622 246.819 31.603
201712 23.714 246.524 31.764
201803 23.506 249.554 31.103
201806 23.446 251.989 30.724
201809 23.657 252.439 30.945
201812 24.468 251.233 32.160
201903 25.682 254.202 33.361
201906 24.720 256.143 31.868
201909 25.391 256.759 32.655
201912 26.033 256.974 33.453
202003 27.418 258.115 35.077
202006 24.988 257.797 32.007
202009 25.274 260.280 32.065
202012 25.726 260.474 32.614
202103 25.232 264.877 31.456
202106 23.985 271.696 29.151
202109 24.065 274.310 28.969
202112 27.392 278.802 32.443
202203 29.946 287.504 34.395
202206 30.010 296.311 33.444
202209 33.147 296.808 36.878
202212 33.853 296.797 37.664
202303 34.023 301.836 37.222
202306 33.511 305.109 36.268
202309 36.626 307.789 39.294
202312 36.359 306.746 39.141
202403 39.360 312.332 41.613
202406 38.734 314.175 40.711
202409 42.672 315.301 44.690
202412 45.891 315.605 48.015
202503 48.136 319.799 49.704
202506 47.574 322.561 48.703
202509 50.641 324.800 51.485
202512 55.835 324.054 56.896
202603 59.798 330.213 59.798

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 4.61 mean?
Wistron (TPE:3231) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.61 as of Jul. 29, 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 Wistron and its competitors. This is 281% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Wistron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 5.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Wistron ranks #1555 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Wistron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wistron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.61 is 281% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 5.10. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Wistron's value of 4.61 is 128.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wistron ranks #1555 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wistron has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wistron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Wistron ranks #1555 out of 1977 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wistron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Wistron's value of 4.61 is 128.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Wistron's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 5.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Wistron 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 2.02, based on 1,977 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. Wistron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.61 is 128.2% 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 Wistron and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wistron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.61, which is 281% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wistron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wistron (TPE:3231) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$281.24, compared to a current price of NT$170.00 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.61, which is 281% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 128.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Wistron's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Wistron (TPE:3231), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.61 as of Jul. 29, 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 Wistron (TPE:3231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wistron stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$170.00 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$281.24. GuruFocus considers Wistron to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3231:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.61 (281% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
  • GF Value™: NT$281.24 vs. price of NT$170.00 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 128.2% above the Hardware median (#1555 of 1977)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wistron Business Description

Address No.158, Xinan Road, Neihu District, Hsinchu, TWN, 30076
Wistron Corp is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacturing, testing and sales of the following products and semi- finished products, and their peripheral equipment, parts and components. Company is a technology service provider specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and after-sales service of ICT (information and communications technology) products. As a key Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), it produces notebooks, desktops, servers, storage systems, smartphones, and networking devices for top brands. It's products include Computing, Enterprise & Cloud, Consumer Electronics & Others. The firm has operations in United states, China and Europe. It derives maximum revenue from United states.
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