Twoway Communications (TPE:8045) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.88 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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TPE:8045 Twoway Communications Inc TPE:8045
83 GF Score
Price NT$51.30
GF Value NT$82.52
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Twoway Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Twoway Communications TPE:8045 -1.91% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 4.64. GuruFocus rates TPE:8045 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$82.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,932 Hardware companies, Twoway Communications ranks worse than 62.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-01), Twoway Communications's current share price is NT$51.30. Twoway Communications's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was NT$17.84. Twoway Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.88.

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

TPE:8045' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.98   Med: 4.64   Max: 8.53
Current: 2.98

During the past 11 years, Twoway Communications's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.53. The lowest was 2.98. And the median was 4.64.

TPE:8045's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.94% of 1932 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs TPE:8045: 2.98

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.

Twoway Communications's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was NT$21.179. 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$17.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Twoway Communications  (TPE:8045) 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.


Twoway Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Twoway Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Twoway Communications'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.

Twoway Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Twoway Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Twoway Communications Quarterly Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TPE:8045 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Twoway Communications'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.


Twoway Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Twoway Communications 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.

Twoway Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=51.30/17.84
=2.88

* 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.

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

For example, Twoway Communications'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)
=21.179/324.0540*324.0540
=21.179

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Twoway Communications Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 12.704 241.432 17.052
201712 12.499 246.524 16.430
201812 13.401 251.233 17.285
201912 13.673 256.974 17.242
202012 13.202 260.474 16.425
202112 13.077 278.802 15.200
202212 13.751 296.797 15.014
202312 18.047 306.746 19.065
202412 22.892 315.605 23.505
202512 21.179 324.054 21.179

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 2.88 mean?
Twoway Communications (TPE:8045) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 as of Sep. 01, 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 Twoway Communications and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 4.64. Over the past decade, Twoway Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.98 to 8.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Twoway Communications ranks #1216 out of 1932 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Twoway Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Twoway Communications' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 4.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.98 to a high of 8.53. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Twoway Communications' value of 2.88 is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Twoway Communications ranks #1216 out of 1932 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Twoway Communications has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Twoway Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Twoway Communications ranks #1216 out of 1932 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Twoway Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Twoway Communications' value of 2.88 is 39.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Twoway Communications' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.98 to 8.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.64 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Twoway Communications 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.07, based on 1,932 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. Twoway Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 is 39.1% 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 Twoway Communications and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Twoway Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 4.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Twoway Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Twoway Communications (TPE:8045) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$82.52, compared to a current price of NT$51.30 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 4.64 and 39.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.07. Twoway Communications' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Twoway Communications (TPE:8045), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88 as of Sep. 01, 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 Twoway Communications (TPE:8045) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Twoway Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$51.30 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$82.52. GuruFocus considers Twoway Communications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8045:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.88 (38% below median its 10-year median of 4.64)
  • GF Value™: NT$82.52 vs. price of NT$51.30 (37.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.1% above the Hardware median (#1216 of 1932)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8045 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Twoway Communications Business Description

Address No. 41, Wugong 6th Road, New Taipei Industrial Park, New Taipei City, TWN
Twoway Communications Inc is engaged in manufacturing and trading of communication products including cable TV head-ends, optical transceivers, amplifiers, connectors, and monitoring systems, as well as broadband network system planning, design, and contracting, and the installation of multimedia video equipment. The revenue of operating segments principally is derived from B-broadband internet equipment department, IOT department and department of labour and other services.
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