Desiccant Technology (TPE:5292) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.46 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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TPE:5292 Desiccant Technology Corp TPE:5292
96 GF Score
Price NT$172.00
GF Value NT$151.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Desiccant Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Desiccant Technology TPE:5292 +2.08% 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.46 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates TPE:5292 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$151.43 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,252 Industrial Products companies, Desiccant Technology ranks worse than 86.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Desiccant Technology's current share price is NT$172.00. Desiccant Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was NT$23.06. Desiccant Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.46.

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

TPE:5292' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.28   Med: 6.79   Max: 9.99
Current: 7.31

During the past 11 years, Desiccant Technology's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.99. The lowest was 6.28. And the median was 6.79.

TPE:5292's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.32% of 2252 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs TPE:5292: 7.31

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.

Desiccant Technology's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was NT$41.521. 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$23.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Desiccant Technology  (TPE:5292) 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.


Desiccant Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Desiccant Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Desiccant Technology'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.

Desiccant Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Desiccant Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Desiccant Technology Quarterly Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TPE:5292 vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Desiccant Technology'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.


Desiccant Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Desiccant Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Desiccant Technology 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.

Desiccant Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=172.00/23.06
=7.46

* 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.

Desiccant Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Desiccant Technology's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=41.521/324.0540*324.0540
=41.521

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Desiccant Technology Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 9.877 241.432 13.257
201712 10.163 246.524 13.359
201812 10.589 251.233 13.658
201912 12.828 256.974 16.177
202012 14.443 260.474 17.968
202112 16.739 278.802 19.456
202212 22.610 296.797 24.686
202312 31.400 306.746 33.172
202412 36.357 315.605 37.330
202512 41.521 324.054 41.521

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 7.46 mean?
Desiccant Technology (TPE:5292) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.46 as of Aug. 08, 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 Desiccant Technology and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 6.79. Over the past decade, Desiccant Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.28 to 9.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Desiccant Technology ranks #1944 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Desiccant Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Desiccant Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.46 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.28 to a high of 9.99. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Desiccant Technology's value of 7.46 is 260.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Desiccant Technology ranks #1944 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Desiccant Technology has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desiccant Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Desiccant Technology ranks #1944 out of 2252 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Desiccant Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Desiccant Technology's value of 7.46 is 260.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Desiccant Technology's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.28 to 9.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Desiccant Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.07, based on 2,252 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. Desiccant Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.46 is 260.4% 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 Desiccant Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desiccant Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.46, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desiccant Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desiccant Technology (TPE:5292) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$151.43, compared to a current price of NT$172.00 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.46, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 260.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. Desiccant Technology's overall GF Score™ is 96/100. 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 Desiccant Technology (TPE:5292), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.46 as of Aug. 08, 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 Desiccant Technology (TPE:5292) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desiccant Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$172.00 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$151.43. GuruFocus considers Desiccant Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5292:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.46 (10% above median its 10-year median of 6.79)
  • GF Value™: NT$151.43 vs. price of NT$172.00 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100
  • Industry Position: 260.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1944 of 2252)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Desiccant Technology Business Description

Address Zhongshan Road, 17th floor, No.88, Zhongli District, Taoyuan, TWN, 32041
Desiccant Technology Corp engages mainly in manufacturing industrial dehumidification equipment, drying equipment, pollution control equipment, designing installation projects, contracting, and importing and exporting related products. The Group operates in three principal geographical areas - Taiwan, China, and Singapore. It generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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