Arima Communications (TPE:8101) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.18 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:8101 Arima Communications Corp TPE:8101
62 GF Score
Price NT$13.10
GF Value NT$14.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Arima Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Arima Communications TPE:8101 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates TPE:8101 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,968 Hardware companies, Arima Communications ranks better than 97.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Arima Communications's current share price is NT$13.10. Arima Communications's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$74.15. Arima Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.18.

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

TPE:8101' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.17   Max: 0.43
Current: 0.17

During the past years, Arima Communications's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.43. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.17.

TPE:8101's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
97.05% of 1968 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs TPE:8101: 0.17

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.

Arima Communications's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$5.035. 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$74.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Arima Communications  (TPE:8101) 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.


Arima Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Arima Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arima 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.

Arima Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Arima Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Arima Communications Quarterly Data
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TPE:8101 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Arima 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.


Arima Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Arima 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.10/74.15
=0.18

* 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.

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

For example, Arima Communications'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)
=5.035/330.2130*330.2130
=5.035

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Arima Communications Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 239.471 241.018 328.093
201609 211.944 241.428 289.886
201612 171.287 241.432 234.274
201703 154.065 243.801 208.671
201706 156.381 244.955 210.810
201709 143.014 246.819 191.335
201712 124.036 246.524 166.143
201803 114.875 249.554 152.004
201806 91.797 251.989 120.293
201809 73.074 252.439 95.587
201812 76.513 251.233 100.566
201903 71.984 254.202 93.509
201906 71.457 256.143 92.121
201909 71.470 256.759 91.916
201912 71.748 256.974 92.197
202003 64.227 258.115 82.167
202006 54.450 257.797 69.745
202009 43.610 260.280 55.327
202012 28.229 260.474 35.787
202103 16.963 264.877 21.147
202106 4.945 271.696 6.010
202109 0.508 274.310 0.612
202112 28.115 278.802 33.299
202203 22.851 287.504 26.246
202206 31.170 296.311 34.736
202209 25.506 296.808 28.377
202212 20.523 296.797 22.834
202303 16.592 301.836 18.152
202306 11.956 305.109 12.940
202309 8.587 307.789 9.213
202312 6.230 306.746 6.707
202403 3.093 312.332 3.270
202406 0.872 314.175 0.917
202409 3.491 315.301 3.656
202412 3.353 315.605 3.508
202503 4.168 319.799 4.304
202506 3.303 322.561 3.381
202509 5.381 324.800 5.471
202512 5.536 324.054 5.641
202603 5.035 330.213 5.035

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 0.18 mean?
Arima Communications (TPE:8101) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 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 Arima Communications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Arima Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Arima Communications ranks #58 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Arima Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Arima Communications' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 is near median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.43. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Arima Communications' value of 0.18 is 91% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arima Communications ranks #58 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arima Communications has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arima Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arima Communications ranks #58 out of 1968 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Arima Communications in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Arima Communications' value of 0.18 is 91% below this benchmark. Historically, Arima Communications' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Arima Communications 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 2.00, based on 1,968 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. Arima Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 is 91% 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 Arima Communications and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arima Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arima Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arima Communications (TPE:8101) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.57, compared to a current price of NT$13.10 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 91% below the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Arima Communications' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Arima Communications (TPE:8101), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18 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 Arima Communications (TPE:8101) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arima Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.10 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.57. GuruFocus considers Arima Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8101:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.18 (near median its 10-year median of 0.17)
  • GF Value™: NT$14.57 vs. price of NT$13.10 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91% below the Hardware median (#58 of 1968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8101 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arima Communications Business Description

Address No. 866, Zhongzheng Road, 6th Floor, Zhonghe District, Taipei, TWN, 23586
Arima Communications Corp is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing and sales of mobile phones and electronic components and solar products and equipment. The reportable segment of the company is the mobile phone business group, mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sales of various mobile phone products. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Asia, followed by America and Europe.
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