San Fu Chemical Co (TPE:4755) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.38 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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TPE:4755 San Fu Chemical Co Ltd TPE:4755
86 GF Score
Price NT$108.00
GF Value NT$128.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is San Fu Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

San Fu Chemical Co TPE:4755 +4.35% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates TPE:4755 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$128.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,254 Chemicals companies, San Fu Chemical Co ranks worse than 63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), San Fu Chemical Co's current share price is NT$108.00. San Fu Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$45.46. San Fu Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.38.

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

TPE:4755' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.99   Med: 3.23   Max: 6.33
Current: 2.28

During the past years, San Fu Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.33. The lowest was 1.99. And the median was 3.23.

TPE:4755's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63% of 1254 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs TPE:4755: 2.28

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.

San Fu Chemical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$55.360. 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$45.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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San Fu Chemical Co  (TPE:4755) 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.


San Fu Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


San Fu Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for San Fu Chemical 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.

San Fu Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

San Fu Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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San Fu Chemical Co 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 2.48 2.62 2.81 2.43 3.08

TPE:4755 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, San Fu Chemical 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.


San Fu Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, San Fu Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where San Fu Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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San Fu Chemical 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.

San Fu Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=108.00/45.46
=2.38

* 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.

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

For example, San Fu Chemical 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)
=55.36/330.2130*330.2130
=55.360

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

San Fu Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 28.421 241.018 38.939
201609 28.915 241.428 39.548
201612 29.541 241.432 40.404
201703 29.995 243.801 40.626
201706 29.609 244.955 39.915
201709 30.978 246.819 41.445
201712 31.932 246.524 42.772
201803 33.196 249.554 43.925
201806 31.816 251.989 41.693
201809 32.572 252.439 42.607
201812 33.603 251.233 44.167
201903 34.620 254.202 44.972
201906 32.771 256.143 42.248
201909 33.579 256.759 43.185
201912 33.952 256.974 43.629
202003 32.798 258.115 41.959
202006 33.600 257.797 43.038
202009 34.532 260.280 43.810
202012 37.661 260.474 47.744
202103 36.697 264.877 45.749
202106 38.124 271.696 46.335
202109 38.629 274.310 46.501
202112 41.156 278.802 48.745
202203 41.836 287.504 48.051
202206 42.681 296.311 47.564
202209 44.779 296.808 49.819
202212 45.558 296.797 50.687
202303 42.519 301.836 46.516
202306 41.659 305.109 45.087
202309 42.891 307.789 46.016
202312 43.830 306.746 47.183
202403 43.278 312.332 45.756
202406 42.991 314.175 45.186
202409 43.831 315.301 45.904
202412 44.871 315.605 46.948
202503 49.882 319.799 51.506
202506 46.494 322.561 47.597
202509 51.127 324.800 51.979
202512 52.273 324.054 53.267
202603 55.360 330.213 55.360

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 2.38 mean?
San Fu Chemical Co (TPE:4755) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 as of Aug. 01, 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 San Fu Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 3.23. Over the past decade, San Fu Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.99 to 6.33. According to the industry distribution chart, San Fu Chemical Co ranks #790 out of 1254 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is San Fu Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
San Fu Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 6.33. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. San Fu Chemical Co's value of 2.38 is 46% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, San Fu Chemical Co ranks #790 out of 1254 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, San Fu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does San Fu Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, San Fu Chemical Co ranks #790 out of 1254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places San Fu Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. San Fu Chemical Co's value of 2.38 is 46% above this benchmark. Historically, San Fu Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.99 to 6.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 1.63, San Fu Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.63, based on 1,254 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. San Fu Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 is 46% 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 San Fu Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. San Fu Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is San Fu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Fu Chemical Co (TPE:4755) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$128.68, compared to a current price of NT$108.00 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 46% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. San Fu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 San Fu Chemical Co (TPE:4755), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Aug. 01, 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 San Fu Chemical Co (TPE:4755) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Fu Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$108.00 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$128.68. GuruFocus considers San Fu Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4755:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.38 (26% below median its 10-year median of 3.23)
  • GF Value™: NT$128.68 vs. price of NT$108.00 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46% above the Chemicals median (#790 of 1254)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4755 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


San Fu Chemical Co Business Description

Address Zhongshan North Road, 5th Floor, No. 21, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 10405
San Fu Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in investing in the manufacture and sales of various chemical products. The company's products and services are: Precision chemicals, Basic chemicals, Food ingredients and additives, Grinding fluid outsourcing, Developer waste liquid recycling, and Commissioned inspection. It operates in two segments: Department of fine and high fine chemicals: Mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of chemical cleaning and etching agents; Department of basic chemicals: Mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of food additives. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Department of fine and high fine chemicals segment.
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