Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.12 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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TPE:8422 Cleanaway Co Ltd TPE:8422
83 GF Score
Price NT$26.75
GF Value NT$23.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cleanaway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cleanaway Co TPE:8422 -0.19% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 3.39. GuruFocus rates TPE:8422 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$23.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Waste Management companies, Cleanaway Co ranks worse than 82.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Cleanaway Co's current share price is NT$26.75. Cleanaway Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$6.49. Cleanaway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.12.

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

TPE:8422' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96   Med: 3.39   Max: 6.81
Current: 4.18

During the past years, Cleanaway Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.81. The lowest was 2.96. And the median was 3.39.

TPE:8422's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.17% of 157 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs TPE:8422: 4.18

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.

Cleanaway Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$7.569. 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$6.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cleanaway Co  (TPE:8422) 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.


Cleanaway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cleanaway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cleanaway 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.

Cleanaway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cleanaway Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cleanaway Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:8422 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Cleanaway 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.


Cleanaway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Cleanaway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cleanaway 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=26.75/6.49
=4.12

* 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.

Cleanaway Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Cleanaway Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=7.569/333.9520*333.9520
=7.569

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Cleanaway Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.584 241.428 6.341
201612 4.867 241.432 6.732
201703 5.176 243.801 7.090
201706 4.345 244.955 5.924
201709 4.643 246.819 6.282
201712 4.969 246.524 6.731
201803 5.341 249.554 7.147
201806 4.550 251.989 6.030
201809 4.819 252.439 6.375
201812 5.082 251.233 6.755
201903 5.357 254.202 7.038
201906 4.633 256.143 6.040
201909 4.857 256.759 6.317
201912 5.169 256.974 6.717
202003 5.422 258.115 7.015
202006 4.651 257.797 6.025
202009 4.952 260.280 6.354
202012 5.249 260.474 6.730
202103 5.591 264.877 7.049
202106 4.830 271.696 5.937
202109 5.093 274.310 6.200
202112 5.309 278.802 6.359
202203 5.550 287.504 6.447
202206 4.875 296.311 5.494
202209 5.184 296.808 5.833
202212 5.773 296.797 6.496
202303 5.078 301.836 5.618
202306 5.384 305.109 5.893
202309 5.528 307.789 5.998
202312 5.729 306.746 6.237
202403 5.956 312.332 6.368
202406 5.206 314.175 5.534
202409 5.582 315.301 5.912
202412 6.207 315.605 6.568
202503 5.523 319.799 5.767
202506 6.103 322.561 6.319
202509 6.364 324.800 6.543
202512 7.427 324.054 7.654
202603 10.036 330.213 10.150
202606 7.569 333.952 7.569

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 4.12 mean?
Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.12 as of Sep. 02, 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 Cleanaway Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 3.39. Over the past decade, Cleanaway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 6.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Cleanaway Co ranks #129 out of 157 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Cleanaway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cleanaway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.12 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 6.81. The Waste Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69. Cleanaway Co's value of 4.12 is 143.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cleanaway Co ranks #129 out of 157 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cleanaway Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cleanaway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Cleanaway Co ranks #129 out of 157 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cleanaway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69. Cleanaway Co's value of 4.12 is 143.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cleanaway Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 6.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.39 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Cleanaway 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 Waste Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.69, based on 157 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. Cleanaway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.12 is 143.8% 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 Cleanaway Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cleanaway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cleanaway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$23.65, compared to a current price of NT$26.75 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.39 and 143.8% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.69. Cleanaway Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12 as of Sep. 02, 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 Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cleanaway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$26.75 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$23.65. GuruFocus considers Cleanaway Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8422:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.12 (22% above median its 10-year median of 3.39)
  • GF Value™: NT$23.65 vs. price of NT$26.75 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 143.8% above the Waste Management median (#129 of 157)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8422 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cleanaway Co Business Description

Address No. 308, Zhongshan South Road, 1st Floor, Houhong Village, Gangshan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 820
Cleanaway Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based environmental protection and waste management company engaged in the treatment, recycling, transportation, and disposal of industrial and hazardous waste. The company operates through eight reportable segments: Solidification and Excavation, Landfill, Clean-up and Transport, China Operations, Investment, Paper Manufacturing, Power Sales, and Ready-Mixed Concrete. Its services include intermediate treatment of hazardous industrial waste, landfill operations, contaminated site remediation, waste removal and transportation, and environmental protection services. The company also manufactures paper products, sells renewable energy generated from solar power, and produces ready-mixed concrete.
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