Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.08 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:6438 Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd TPE:6438
78 GF Score
Price NT$144.00
GF Value NT$162.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Symtek Automation Asia Co TPE:6438 +4.35% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.08 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates TPE:6438 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$162.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,255 Industrial Products companies, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks worse than 61.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Symtek Automation Asia Co's current share price is NT$144.00. Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$46.78. Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.08.

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

TPE:6438' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.65   Med: 3.31   Max: 5.89
Current: 2.86

During the past years, Symtek Automation Asia Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.89. The lowest was 2.65. And the median was 3.31.

TPE:6438's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.73% of 2255 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs TPE:6438: 2.86

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.

Symtek Automation Asia Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$68.591. 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$46.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Symtek Automation Asia Co  (TPE:6438) 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.


Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symtek Automation Asia 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.

Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Symtek Automation Asia Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Symtek Automation Asia Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:6438 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symtek Automation Asia 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.


Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Symtek Automation Asia 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.

Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=144.00/46.78
=3.08

* 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.

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

For example, Symtek Automation Asia 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)
=68.591/330.2130*330.2130
=68.591

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Symtek Automation Asia Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 18.884 241.018 25.873
201609 19.235 241.428 26.309
201612 19.164 241.432 26.211
201703 19.821 243.801 26.846
201706 23.241 244.955 31.330
201709 25.288 246.819 33.832
201712 27.118 246.524 36.324
201803 30.946 249.554 40.948
201806 28.149 251.989 36.887
201809 29.355 252.439 38.399
201812 30.079 251.233 39.535
201903 30.873 254.202 40.105
201906 28.787 256.143 37.111
201909 28.216 256.759 36.288
201912 28.358 256.974 36.440
202003 28.853 258.115 36.912
202006 30.428 257.797 38.975
202009 32.459 260.280 41.180
202012 35.080 260.474 44.472
202103 33.065 264.877 41.221
202106 36.592 271.696 44.473
202109 43.470 274.310 52.329
202112 47.400 278.802 56.141
202203 44.131 287.504 50.687
202206 45.712 296.311 50.942
202209 48.994 296.808 54.508
202212 50.381 296.797 56.053
202303 47.198 301.836 51.635
202306 49.647 305.109 53.732
202309 52.002 307.789 55.791
202312 53.384 306.746 57.468
202403 53.071 312.332 56.109
202406 54.984 314.175 57.791
202409 54.714 315.301 57.302
202412 62.337 315.605 65.222
202503 65.826 319.799 67.970
202506 66.355 322.561 67.929
202509 63.857 324.800 64.921
202512 65.328 324.054 66.570
202603 68.591 330.213 68.591

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 3.08 mean?
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.08 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.65 to 5.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1392 out of 2255 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.08 is near median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.65 to a high of 5.89. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 3.08 is 48.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1392 out of 2255 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Symtek Automation Asia Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1392 out of 2255 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Symtek Automation Asia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 3.08 is 48.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Symtek Automation Asia Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.65 to 5.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Symtek Automation Asia 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.07, based on 2,255 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. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.08 is 48.8% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co 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. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$162.75, compared to a current price of NT$144.00 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 48.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. Symtek Automation Asia Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.08 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$144.00 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$162.75. GuruFocus considers Symtek Automation Asia Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6438:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.08 (near median its 10-year median of 3.31)
  • GF Value™: NT$162.75 vs. price of NT$144.00 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1392 of 2255)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Symtek Automation Asia Co Business Description

Address No. 421, Rongmin Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan, TWN, 32080
Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd is engaged in providing automation solutions, mainly in industrial automation planning, design, development, production, installation, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes printed circuit boards, flexible boards, photonics, semiconductors, and logistical products. The company has three operating segments: Semiconductor Carriers - PCB Automation Equipment; Semiconductor Packaging and Testing - LCD Panel Automation; and Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation segment.
78GF Score

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NT$144.00
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