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Cathay Chemical WorksTPE:1713 -0.11%74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 10.13 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 5.48. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Chemicals companies, Cathay Chemical Works ranks worse than 94.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Chemical Works's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1713'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.59 Med: 5.48 Max: 12.31
Current: 10.14
During the past years, Cathay Chemical Works's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 12.31. The lowest was 3.59. And the median was 5.48.
TPE:1713's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 94.67% of 1276
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.275
vs TPE:1713: 10.14
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.
Cathay Chemical Works's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$0.741. 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$4.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) 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.
Cathay Chemical Works Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Cathay Chemical Works Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
TPE:1713 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Chemical Works's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Chemical Works's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Cathay Chemical Works 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.
* 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 PS Ratio of 10.13 mean?
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 10.13 as of Aug. 01, 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 Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 5.48. Over the past decade, Cathay Chemical Works' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.59 to 12.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #1208 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 10.13 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 5.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.59 to a high of 12.31. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 10.13 is 694.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #1208 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #1208 out of 1276 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Cathay Chemical Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 10.13 is 694.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Chemical Works' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.59 to 12.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.48 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Cathay Chemical Works 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.28, based on 1,276 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. Cathay Chemical Works's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 10.13 is 694.5% 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 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 Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Chemical Works's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 10.13, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 5.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.03, compared to a current price of NT$46.10 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 10.13, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 5.48 and 694.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.28. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 10.13 as of Aug. 01, 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$46.10 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.03.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 10.13 (85% above median its 10-year median of 5.48)
GF Value™: NT$45.03 vs. price of NT$46.10 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 694.5% above the Chemicals median (#1208 of 1276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
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