APCB (TPE:6108) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.73 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:6108 APCB Inc TPE:6108
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What is APCB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

APCB TPE:6108 +2.05% 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates TPE:6108 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$13.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, APCB ranks better than 80.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), APCB's current share price is NT$19.95. APCB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$27.16. APCB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.73.

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

TPE:6108' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 0.73   Max: 1.15
Current: 0.73

During the past years, APCB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.15. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.73.

TPE:6108's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
80.38% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.085 vs TPE:6108: 0.73

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.

APCB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$20.538. 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$27.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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APCB  (TPE:6108) 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.


APCB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


APCB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APCB'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.

APCB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

APCB 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 0.88 0.62 0.80 0.62 0.53

APCB 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 0.56 0.51 0.54 0.53 0.60

TPE:6108 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, APCB'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.


APCB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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APCB 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.

APCB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.95/27.16
=0.73

* 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.

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

For example, APCB'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)
=20.538/330.2130*330.2130
=20.538

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

APCB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.419 241.018 30.716
201609 22.513 241.428 30.792
201612 23.698 241.432 32.412
201703 22.902 243.801 31.019
201706 21.926 244.955 29.557
201709 22.478 246.819 30.073
201712 22.802 246.524 30.543
201803 23.230 249.554 30.738
201806 23.197 251.989 30.398
201809 23.791 252.439 31.121
201812 24.666 251.233 32.420
201903 25.636 254.202 33.302
201906 23.882 256.143 30.788
201909 23.667 256.759 30.438
201912 23.603 256.974 30.330
202003 22.760 258.115 29.117
202006 21.775 257.797 27.892
202009 21.658 260.280 27.477
202012 21.626 260.474 27.416
202103 21.690 264.877 27.040
202106 22.087 271.696 26.844
202109 21.895 274.310 26.357
202112 22.344 278.802 26.464
202203 23.156 287.504 26.596
202206 22.167 296.311 24.703
202209 23.194 296.808 25.804
202212 22.618 296.797 25.165
202303 22.155 301.836 24.238
202306 21.936 305.109 23.741
202309 23.070 307.789 24.751
202312 22.284 306.746 23.989
202403 22.792 312.332 24.097
202406 22.516 314.175 23.665
202409 24.419 315.301 25.574
202412 23.288 315.605 24.366
202503 23.462 319.799 24.226
202506 19.321 322.561 19.779
202509 20.181 324.800 20.517
202512 20.980 324.054 21.379
202603 20.538 330.213 20.538

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 0.73 mean?
APCB (TPE:6108) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 as of Aug. 13, 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 APCB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, APCB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, APCB ranks #385 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is APCB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
APCB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 is near median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.15. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. APCB's value of 0.73 is 65% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APCB ranks #385 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APCB has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APCB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, APCB ranks #385 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places APCB in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. APCB's value of 0.73 is 65% below this benchmark. Historically, APCB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 2.09, APCB 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 2.09, based on 1,962 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. APCB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 is 65% 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 APCB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APCB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APCB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APCB (TPE:6108) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.41, compared to a current price of NT$19.95 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 65% below the Hardware industry median of 2.09. APCB's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 APCB (TPE:6108), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Aug. 13, 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 APCB (TPE:6108) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APCB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$19.95 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.41. GuruFocus considers APCB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6108:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.73 (near median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: NT$13.41 vs. price of NT$19.95 (48.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65% below the Hardware median (#385 of 1962)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6108 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


APCB Business Description

Address No. 6, Lane 84, Junying Street, Shulin District, New Taipei City, TWN, 23863
APCB Inc engages in the production and sale of printed circuit boards in Taiwan and internationally. The company products include double-sided printed circuit boards and multi-layer printed circuit boards. It offers NB boards for memory modules, notebook computers, and network cards; TFT/LCDs. The Group consists of three reporting segments: Taiwan, Mainland China, and Thailand, of which majority revenue is derived from China.
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