Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.54 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TPE:4942 Chia Chang Co Ltd TPE:4942
81 GF Score
Price NT$34.40
GF Value NT$39.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Chia Chang Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chia Chang Co TPE:4942 +0.73% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates TPE:4942 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$39.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,968 Hardware companies, Chia Chang Co ranks better than 85.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Chia Chang Co's current share price is NT$34.40. Chia Chang Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$64.21. Chia Chang Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.54.

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

TPE:4942' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 0.69   Max: 0.97
Current: 0.54

During the past years, Chia Chang Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.97. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.69.

TPE:4942's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.72% of 1968 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs TPE:4942: 0.54

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.

Chia Chang Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$64.049. 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$64.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Chia Chang Co  (TPE:4942) 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.


Chia Chang Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chia Chang Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chia Chang 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.

Chia Chang Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chia Chang 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 0.90 0.59 0.71 0.66 0.62

Chia Chang 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 0.64 0.61 0.57 0.62 0.58

TPE:4942 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Chia Chang 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.


Chia Chang Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Chia Chang 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.

Chia Chang Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=34.40/64.21
=0.54

* 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.

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

For example, Chia Chang 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)
=64.049/330.2130*330.2130
=64.049

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Chia Chang Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 47.320 241.018 64.832
201609 47.544 241.428 65.028
201612 47.438 241.432 64.882
201703 45.234 243.801 61.267
201706 45.258 244.955 61.010
201709 46.011 246.819 61.557
201712 46.406 246.524 62.160
201803 47.454 249.554 62.792
201806 47.616 251.989 62.397
201809 47.837 252.439 62.575
201812 49.186 251.233 64.649
201903 51.313 254.202 66.657
201906 49.349 256.143 63.619
201909 49.856 256.759 64.119
201912 49.890 256.974 64.109
202003 50.188 258.115 64.207
202006 48.369 257.797 61.956
202009 50.093 260.280 63.552
202012 52.594 260.474 66.675
202103 53.808 264.877 67.081
202106 55.408 271.696 67.342
202109 54.069 274.310 65.088
202112 55.964 278.802 66.284
202203 59.050 287.504 67.822
202206 56.996 296.311 63.517
202209 59.242 296.808 65.910
202212 58.637 296.797 65.239
202303 57.298 301.836 62.685
202306 57.575 305.109 62.312
202309 61.185 307.789 65.643
202312 59.895 306.746 64.477
202403 60.652 312.332 64.124
202406 62.551 314.175 65.744
202409 62.262 315.301 65.207
202412 64.139 315.605 67.108
202503 63.541 319.799 65.610
202506 57.375 322.561 58.736
202509 60.446 324.800 61.453
202512 63.848 324.054 65.062
202603 64.049 330.213 64.049

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 0.54 mean?
Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.54 as of Aug. 07, 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 Chia Chang Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Chia Chang Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Chia Chang Co ranks #281 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Chia Chang Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chia Chang Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.54 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 0.97. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Chia Chang Co's value of 0.54 is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chia Chang Co ranks #281 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chia Chang Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chia Chang Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chia Chang Co ranks #281 out of 1968 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chia Chang Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Chia Chang Co's value of 0.54 is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, Chia Chang Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Chia Chang 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. Chia Chang Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.54 is 73% 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 Chia Chang 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. Chia Chang Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chia Chang Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$39.79, compared to a current price of NT$34.40 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 73% below the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Chia Chang Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 07, 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 Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chia Chang Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$34.40 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$39.79. GuruFocus considers Chia Chang Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4942:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.54 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: NT$39.79 vs. price of NT$34.40 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73% below the Hardware median (#281 of 1968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4942 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chia Chang Co Business Description

Address No. 45, Lane 205, Nanshan Road, Section 2, Luzhu District, Taoyuan city, TWN, 338
Chia Chang Co Ltd engages mainly in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of various precision machinery, related mechanical mold components, mechanical steel mold accessories, and computer peripheral equipment. The Company is engaged in Metal Fabrication Services, Network/Server Metal Fabrication, Medical Device Metal Fabrication, Display Metal Fabrication, and Custom Metal Fabrication. The Group's reportable segment is the stamping department. The Group operates in two principal geographical areas: Taiwan and China. China generates the maximum revenue.
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