Apex International Co (TPE:4927) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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TPE:4927 Apex International Co Ltd TPE:4927
64 GF Score
Price NT$31.90
GF Value NT$27.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Apex International Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Apex International Co TPE:4927 +4.76% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates TPE:4927 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,968 Hardware companies, Apex International Co ranks better than 77.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Apex International Co's current share price is NT$31.90. Apex International Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$38.08. Apex International Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.84.

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

TPE:4927' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 1.46   Max: 3.73
Current: 0.79

During the past years, Apex International Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.73. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.46.

TPE:4927's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
77.44% of 1968 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs TPE:4927: 0.79

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.

Apex International Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$18.525. 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$38.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Apex International Co  (TPE:4927) 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.


Apex International Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Apex International Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apex International 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.

Apex International Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Apex International Co 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 3.64 1.36 1.23 0.83 0.86

Apex International 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 0.79 0.57 0.70 0.86 1.05

TPE:4927 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Apex International 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.


Apex International Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Apex International 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.

Apex International Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.90/38.08
=0.84

* 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.

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

For example, Apex International 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)
=18.525/330.2130*330.2130
=18.525

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Apex International Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 28.469 241.018 39.005
201609 28.667 241.428 39.209
201612 28.128 241.432 38.471
201703 27.764 243.801 37.605
201706 27.718 244.955 37.365
201709 27.555 246.819 36.865
201712 27.786 246.524 37.219
201803 29.135 249.554 38.552
201806 29.690 251.989 38.907
201809 31.263 252.439 40.895
201812 32.217 251.233 42.345
201903 34.060 254.202 44.245
201906 34.562 256.143 44.556
201909 35.881 256.759 46.146
201912 35.953 256.974 46.200
202003 33.964 258.115 43.451
202006 34.379 257.797 44.036
202009 34.435 260.280 43.687
202012 36.807 260.474 46.662
202103 35.872 264.877 44.720
202106 35.691 271.696 43.378
202109 32.829 274.310 39.519
202112 35.706 278.802 42.290
202203 39.102 287.504 44.911
202206 36.290 296.311 40.442
202209 36.289 296.808 40.373
202212 38.611 296.797 42.958
202303 36.472 301.836 39.901
202306 34.984 305.109 37.862
202309 34.174 307.789 36.664
202312 33.329 306.746 35.879
202403 31.178 312.332 32.963
202406 29.662 314.175 31.176
202409 30.816 315.301 32.273
202412 29.261 315.605 30.615
202503 28.724 319.799 29.659
202506 25.563 322.561 26.169
202509 24.357 324.800 24.763
202512 22.160 324.054 22.581
202603 18.525 330.213 18.525

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 0.84 mean?
Apex International Co (TPE:4927) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 as of Aug. 05, 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 Apex International Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Apex International Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Apex International Co ranks #444 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Apex International Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Apex International Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 3.73. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Apex International Co's value of 0.84 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apex International Co ranks #444 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Apex International Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex International Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apex International Co ranks #444 out of 1968 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Apex International Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Apex International Co's value of 0.84 is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, Apex International Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Apex International Co 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 2.00, based on 1,968 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. Apex International Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 58% 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 Apex International Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apex International Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex International Co (TPE:4927) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.66, compared to a current price of NT$31.90 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 58% below the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Apex International Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Apex International Co (TPE:4927), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Aug. 05, 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 Apex International Co (TPE:4927) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex International Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$31.90 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.66. GuruFocus considers Apex International Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4927:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (42% below median its 10-year median of 1.46)
  • GF Value™: NT$27.66 vs. price of NT$31.90 (15.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58% below the Hardware median (#444 of 1968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4927 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apex International Co Business Description

Address 802, Oleander Way, West Bay Road, P.O. Box 32052, The Grand Pavilion Commercial Centre, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1208
Apex International Co Ltd manufactures and sells double-sided and multi-layer printed circuit boards. It PCBs are applied in electronic products, such as digital versatile disks, LCD TVs, air conditioners, digital cameras, projectors, TV tuners, DVD players, recordable machines, printers, hard drives and motherboards, mobile phones, set-top boxes, and satellite TV receivers, as well as automotive audio components. Its product categories comprise home appliances, communication equipment, computer equipment, and auto parts. The Group has a single reportable segment: Thailand, which manufactures and sells PCBs. Geographically, it operates in Thailand, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, and Others.
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