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Kaori Heat Treatment CoTPE:8996 +9.66%85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 38.47 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 371% above its 10-year median of 8.16. GuruFocus rates TPE:8996 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$931.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,252 Industrial Products companies, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks worse than 99.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8996'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.94 Med: 8.16 Max: 53.9
Current: 34.07
During the past years, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 53.90. The lowest was 1.94. And the median was 8.16.
TPE:8996's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 99.11% of 2252
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs TPE:8996: 34.07
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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$49.938. 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$29.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) 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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Kaori Heat Treatment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaori Heat Treatment 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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
TPE:8996 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kaori Heat Treatment 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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Kaori Heat Treatment 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.
* 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.
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 38.47 mean?
Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 38.47 as of Aug. 07, 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 Kaori Heat Treatment Co and its competitors. This is 371% above median its historical median of 8.16. Over the past decade, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.94 to 53.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #2232 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 38.47 is 371% above median its 10-year median of 8.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.94 to a high of 53.90. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's value of 38.47 is 1758.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #2232 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kaori Heat Treatment Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #2232 out of 2252 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kaori Heat Treatment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's value of 38.47 is 1758.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.94 to 53.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.16 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Kaori Heat Treatment 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 2,252 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. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 38.47 is 1758.5% 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 Kaori Heat Treatment 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. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 38.47, which is 371% above median its own 10-year median of 8.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaori Heat Treatment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$931.66, compared to a current price of NT$1,135.00 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 38.47, which is 371% above median its 10-year median of 8.16 and 1758.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 38.47 as of Aug. 07, 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 Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaori Heat Treatment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$1,135.00 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$931.66.
GuruFocus considers Kaori Heat Treatment Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8996:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 38.47 (371% above median its 10-year median of 8.16)
GF Value™: NT$931.66 vs. price of NT$1,135.00 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1758.5% above the Industrial Products median (#2232 of 2252)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co Ltd specializes in producing mechanical hardware, processing fabricated metals, and manufacturing and developing heat exchange products or thermal products. The Group's factories are established in Zhongli, Kaohsiung, etc. Its operating activities include heat treatment processing of various mechanical hardware and fabricated metals, plate heat exchangers, thermal products, and manufacturing activities. The Group operates in a single operating segment of plate heat exchangers, power generation, and thermal energy products. It operates in Asia, America, Europe, and others. The Group generates maximum revenue from America.
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