Hotai Finance Co (TPE:6592) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.43 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:6592 Hotai Finance Co Ltd TPE:6592
87 GF Score
Price NT$60.90
GF Value NT$71.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hotai Finance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hotai Finance Co TPE:6592 +1.33% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates TPE:6592 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$71.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 391 Credit Services companies, Hotai Finance Co ranks worse than 65.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Hotai Finance Co's current share price is NT$60.90. Hotai Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was NT$42.72. Hotai Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.43.

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

TPE:6592' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35   Med: 1.4   Max: 1.45
Current: 1.41

During the past 10 years, Hotai Finance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.45. The lowest was 1.35. And the median was 1.40.

TPE:6592's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.47% of 391 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs TPE:6592: 1.41

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.

Hotai Finance Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was NT$58.404. 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$42.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Hotai Finance Co  (TPE:6592) 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.


Hotai Finance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hotai Finance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hotai Finance 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.

Hotai Finance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hotai Finance Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hotai Finance Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:6592 vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Hotai Finance 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.


Hotai Finance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Hotai Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hotai Finance 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.

Hotai Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=60.90/42.72
=1.43

* 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.

Hotai Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Hotai Finance Co'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)
=58.404/324.0540*324.0540
=58.404

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Hotai Finance Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 18.359 241.432 24.642
201712 20.335 246.524 26.730
201812 22.073 251.233 28.471
201912 32.361 256.974 40.808
202012 33.488 260.474 41.662
202112 35.453 278.802 41.207
202212 45.153 296.797 49.300
202312 54.682 306.746 57.767
202412 56.644 315.605 58.160
202512 58.404 324.054 58.404

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 1.43 mean?
Hotai Finance Co (TPE:6592) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 as of Jul. 31, 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 Hotai Finance Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Hotai Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotai Finance Co ranks #256 out of 391 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Hotai Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hotai Finance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 is near median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 1.45. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Hotai Finance Co's value of 1.43 is 52.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hotai Finance Co ranks #256 out of 391 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hotai Finance Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotai Finance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Hotai Finance Co ranks #256 out of 391 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hotai Finance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Hotai Finance Co's value of 1.43 is 52.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hotai Finance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Hotai Finance 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 a Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.94, based on 391 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. Hotai Finance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 is 52.1% 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 Hotai Finance Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotai Finance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotai Finance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotai Finance Co (TPE:6592) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$71.56, compared to a current price of NT$60.90 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 52.1% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.94. Hotai Finance Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Hotai Finance Co (TPE:6592), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jul. 31, 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 Hotai Finance Co (TPE:6592) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotai Finance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$60.90 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$71.56. GuruFocus considers Hotai Finance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6592:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.43 (near median its 10-year median of 1.40)
  • GF Value™: NT$71.56 vs. price of NT$60.90 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.1% above the Credit Services median (#256 of 391)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6592 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hotai Finance Co Business Description

Address No.605, Ruiguang Road, 10th Floor, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Hotai Finance Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based full-service financing company. It is engaged in the installment sales and leases of vehicles and equipment. The company offers products and services such as an Installment loan for a new car, used car, motorcycle & scooter, and others. The company's geographical segment consists of Taiwan and China. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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