Z-Com (ROCO:8176) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.82 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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ROCO:8176 Z-Com Inc ROCO:8176
71 GF Score
Price NT$9.90
GF Value NT$9.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Z-Com Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Z-Com ROCO:8176 +1.23% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8176 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,979 Hardware companies, Z-Com ranks better than 63.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Z-Com's current share price is NT$9.90. Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$12.11. Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.82.

The historical rank and industry rank for Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:8176' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.74   Max: 1.34
Current: 0.81

During the past years, Z-Com's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.34. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.74.

ROCO:8176's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
63.37% of 1979 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs ROCO:8176: 0.81

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.

Z-Com's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$0.945. 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$12.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Z-Com  (ROCO:8176) 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.


Z-Com Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Z-Com Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Z-Com'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.

Z-Com Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Z-Com Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.49 0.60 0.97 1.02 0.87

Z-Com 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 1.02 0.78 0.78 0.87 0.92

ROCO:8176 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Z-Com'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.


Z-Com Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Z-Com 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.

Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=9.90/12.11
=0.82

* 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.

Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Z-Com'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)
=0.945/330.2130*330.2130
=0.945

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Z-Com Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 4.345 241.018 5.953
201609 4.201 241.428 5.746
201612 3.793 241.432 5.188
201703 3.992 243.801 5.407
201706 3.877 244.955 5.226
201709 4.850 246.819 6.489
201712 5.899 246.524 7.902
201803 3.272 249.554 4.330
201806 3.301 251.989 4.326
201809 4.963 252.439 6.492
201812 3.741 251.233 4.917
201903 2.895 254.202 3.761
201906 3.107 256.143 4.005
201909 4.273 256.759 5.495
201912 5.193 256.974 6.673
202003 1.094 258.115 1.400
202006 1.517 257.797 1.943
202009 1.685 260.280 2.138
202012 1.680 260.474 2.130
202103 1.077 264.877 1.343
202106 1.157 271.696 1.406
202109 0.606 274.310 0.729
202112 0.925 278.802 1.096
202203 0.614 287.504 0.705
202206 1.035 296.311 1.153
202209 1.648 296.808 1.833
202212 1.408 296.797 1.567
202303 0.859 301.836 0.940
202306 1.589 305.109 1.720
202309 2.287 307.789 2.454
202312 1.611 306.746 1.734
202403 1.187 312.332 1.255
202406 1.363 314.175 1.433
202409 2.252 315.301 2.359
202412 3.266 315.605 3.417
202503 1.838 319.799 1.898
202506 1.329 322.561 1.361
202509 0.971 324.800 0.987
202512 1.270 324.054 1.294
202603 0.945 330.213 0.945

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 0.82 mean?
Z-Com (ROCO:8176) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 as of Aug. 11, 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 Z-Com and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Z-Com ranks #725 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Z-Com's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.34. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. Z-Com's value of 0.82 is 41% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Z-Com ranks #725 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Z-Com has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Z-Com's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Z-Com ranks #725 out of 1979 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Z-Com in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. Z-Com's value of 0.82 is 41% below this benchmark. Historically, Z-Com's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Z-Com 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 1.39, based on 1,979 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. Z-Com's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 is 41% 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 Z-Com and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Z-Com's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Z-Com stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Z-Com (ROCO:8176) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.96, compared to a current price of NT$9.90 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 41% below the Hardware industry median of 1.39. Z-Com's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Z-Com (ROCO:8176), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 11, 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 Z-Com (ROCO:8176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Z-Com stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$9.90 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.96. GuruFocus considers Z-Com to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8176:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.82 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: NT$9.96 vs. price of NT$9.90 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 41% below the Hardware median (#725 of 1979)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Z-Com Business Description

Address No. 8, Xinan Road, 5th Floor, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 300
Z-Com Inc mainly engaged in research, development and design of software and hardware, manufacturing, sales and system integration for wireless communication systems. The company's products include Wireless LAN Controllers, Indoor Access Points, Outdoor Access Points, Cellular Gateway, Serial Device Servers Industrial Cellular Gateway, Wi-Fi modules, Accessories, and others. The group has only one reportable operating segment. The company has geographical presence in Taiwan, Mainland China, Germany, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Germany.
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