Formosa Electronic Industries (ROCO:8171) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.39 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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ROCO:8171 Formosa Electronic Industries Inc ROCO:8171
38 GF Score
Price NT$19.45
GF Value NT$8.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Formosa Electronic Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Formosa Electronic Industries ROCO:8171 +0.26% 38 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8171 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$8.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,974 Hardware companies, Formosa Electronic Industries ranks better than 50% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Formosa Electronic Industries's current share price is NT$19.45. Formosa Electronic Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$13.95. Formosa Electronic Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Electronic Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:8171' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 1.64   Max: 2.45
Current: 1.41

During the past years, Formosa Electronic Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.45. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 1.64.

ROCO:8171's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
50% of 1974 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs ROCO:8171: 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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Formosa Electronic Industries's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$0.813. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is NT$13.95 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Formosa Electronic Industries  (ROCO:8171) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Formosa Electronic Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Formosa Electronic Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Electronic Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Formosa Electronic Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Formosa Electronic Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Formosa Electronic Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.24 1.83 1.80 1.67 1.79

ROCO:8171 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Formosa Electronic Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Formosa Electronic Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Formosa Electronic Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Electronic Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Formosa Electronic Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Formosa Electronic Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=19.45/13.95
=1.39

* 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.

Formosa Electronic Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Formosa Electronic Industries's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.813/330.2130*330.2130
=0.813

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Formosa Electronic Industries Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 6.265 241.018 8.584
201609 9.893 241.428 13.531
201612 6.709 241.432 9.176
201703 7.309 243.801 9.900
201706 3.320 244.955 4.476
201709 3.178 246.819 4.252
201712 1.734 246.524 2.323
201803 1.808 249.554 2.392
201806 0.272 251.989 0.356
201809 0.412 252.439 0.539
201812 0.414 251.233 0.544
201903 0.263 254.202 0.342
201906 0.707 256.143 0.911
201909 1.002 256.759 1.289
201912 0.973 256.974 1.250
202003 0.886 258.115 1.133
202006 1.150 257.797 1.473
202009 1.525 260.280 1.935
202012 0.933 260.474 1.183
202103 1.231 264.877 1.535
202106 3.979 271.696 4.836
202109 5.613 274.310 6.757
202112 4.368 278.802 5.173
202203 4.547 287.504 5.222
202206 4.988 296.311 5.559
202209 5.955 296.808 6.625
202212 6.592 296.797 7.334
202303 3.712 301.836 4.061
202306 3.356 305.109 3.632
202309 2.568 307.789 2.755
202312 3.038 306.746 3.270
202403 3.629 312.332 3.837
202406 3.791 314.175 3.985
202409 3.539 315.301 3.706
202412 1.490 315.605 1.559
202503 1.047 319.799 1.081
202506 0.531 322.561 0.544
202509 0.533 324.800 0.542
202512 1.027 324.054 1.047
202603 0.813 330.213 0.813

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.39 mean?
Formosa Electronic Industries (ROCO:8171) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.39 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Formosa Electronic Industries and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Formosa Electronic Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Electronic Industries ranks #987 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Formosa Electronic Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Formosa Electronic Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.39 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 2.45. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41. Formosa Electronic Industries' value of 1.39 is 1.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Electronic Industries ranks #987 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Electronic Industries has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Electronic Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Formosa Electronic Industries ranks #987 out of 1974 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Formosa Electronic Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41. Formosa Electronic Industries' value of 1.39 is 1.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Electronic Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Formosa Electronic Industries 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 PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.41, based on 1,974 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Electronic Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.39 is 1.4% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Formosa Electronic Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Electronic Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Electronic Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Electronic Industries (ROCO:8171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$8.25, compared to a current price of NT$19.45 — trading 135.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 1.4% below the Hardware industry median of 1.41. Formosa Electronic Industries' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Electronic Industries (ROCO:8171), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 as of Aug. 20, 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 Formosa Electronic Industries (ROCO:8171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Electronic Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$19.45 is trading 135.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$8.25. GuruFocus considers Formosa Electronic Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8171:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.39 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.64)
  • GF Value™: NT$8.25 vs. price of NT$19.45 (135.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.4% below the Hardware median (#987 of 1974)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Electronic Industries Business Description

Address No. 8, Lane 130, Minquan Road, 5th Floor, Xindian District, Taipei Hsien, TWN
Formosa Electronic Industries Inc is engaged in the assembly, processing, manufacturing, trading, agent distribution, and trading of single-string parallel battery modules, mobile power supplies, wireless chargers, green energy battery modules, and distributed energy storage systems. The Company's other products include wireless chargers, power adapters, accessories, OEM, and green products.
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