Zyxel Group (TPE:3704) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.52 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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TPE:3704 Zyxel Group Corp TPE:3704
73 GF Score
Price NT$41.40
GF Value NT$36.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Zyxel Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zyxel Group TPE:3704 +3.76% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates TPE:3704 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$36.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,974 Hardware companies, Zyxel Group ranks better than 58.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Zyxel Group's current share price is NT$41.40. Zyxel Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$27.15. Zyxel Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.52.

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

TPE:3704' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 1.37   Max: 2.4
Current: 1.51

During the past years, Zyxel Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.37.

TPE:3704's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.21% of 1974 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.99 vs TPE:3704: 1.51

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.

Zyxel Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$29.197. 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$27.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zyxel Group  (TPE:3704) 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.


Zyxel Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zyxel Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zyxel Group'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.

Zyxel Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zyxel Group 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 1.63 1.39 1.97 1.52 1.20

Zyxel Group 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 1.26 1.02 1.27 1.20 1.20

TPE:3704 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Zyxel Group'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.


Zyxel Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Zyxel Group 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.

Zyxel Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=41.40/27.15
=1.52

* 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.

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

For example, Zyxel Group'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)
=29.197/330.2130*330.2130
=29.197

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Zyxel Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.336 241.018 30.602
201609 21.958 241.428 30.033
201612 22.125 241.432 30.261
201703 21.035 243.801 28.491
201706 20.761 244.955 27.987
201709 20.969 246.819 28.054
201712 20.411 246.524 27.340
201803 20.227 249.554 26.765
201806 19.368 251.989 25.380
201809 18.700 252.439 24.461
201812 18.670 251.233 24.539
201903 19.568 254.202 25.419
201906 19.640 256.143 25.319
201909 19.189 256.759 24.679
201912 18.618 256.974 23.924
202003 18.342 258.115 23.465
202006 18.796 257.797 24.076
202009 19.889 260.280 25.233
202012 21.031 260.474 26.662
202103 21.264 264.877 26.509
202106 21.524 271.696 26.160
202109 22.657 274.310 27.274
202112 23.058 278.802 27.310
202203 23.001 287.504 26.418
202206 22.820 296.311 25.431
202209 23.809 296.808 26.489
202212 25.225 296.797 28.065
202303 26.247 301.836 28.715
202306 25.583 305.109 27.688
202309 26.494 307.789 28.424
202312 27.347 306.746 29.439
202403 27.588 312.332 29.167
202406 26.418 314.175 27.767
202409 26.404 315.301 27.653
202412 27.278 315.605 28.541
202503 28.145 319.799 29.062
202506 25.902 322.561 26.516
202509 27.649 324.800 28.110
202512 28.642 324.054 29.186
202603 29.197 330.213 29.197

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 1.52 mean?
Zyxel Group (TPE:3704) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 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 Zyxel Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Zyxel Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Zyxel Group ranks #825 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Zyxel Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zyxel Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 2.40. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99. Zyxel Group's value of 1.52 is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zyxel Group ranks #825 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zyxel Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zyxel Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Zyxel Group ranks #825 out of 1974 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Zyxel Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99. Zyxel Group's value of 1.52 is 23.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Zyxel Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.99, Zyxel Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.99, based on 1,974 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. Zyxel Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 is 23.6% 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 Zyxel Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zyxel Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zyxel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zyxel Group (TPE:3704) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$36.13, compared to a current price of NT$41.40 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 23.6% below the Hardware industry median of 1.99. Zyxel Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Zyxel Group (TPE:3704), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 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 Zyxel Group (TPE:3704) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zyxel Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$41.40 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$36.13. GuruFocus considers Zyxel Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3704:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.52 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.37)
  • GF Value™: NT$36.13 vs. price of NT$41.40 (14.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.6% below the Hardware median (#825 of 1974)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3704 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zyxel Group Business Description

Address Gongdao 5th Road, 3rd Floor, No. 363, Section 2, East District, Hsinchu, TWN
Zyxel Group Corp is a Taiwan-based company that offers communications and networking products. It produces wifi systems, wireless extenders, home routers, cloud access cameras, switches, power and adapters, personal cloud storage, and security appliances and services. Geographically, it covers the United States, France, and other countries. It has four reportable segments: brand business segment, channel business segment, product business segment, and investment segment.
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