Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.33 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 248% Above Median

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TPE:2301 Lite-On Technology Corp TPE:2301
84 GF Score
Price NT$214.50
GF Value NT$143.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lite-On Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Lite-On Technology TPE:2301 -1.61% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.33 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 248% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates TPE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$143.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,974 Hardware companies, Lite-On Technology ranks worse than 64.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Lite-On Technology's current share price is NT$214.50. Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$92.13. Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.33.

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

TPE:2301' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.67   Max: 2.55
Current: 2.33

During the past years, Lite-On Technology's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.55. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.67.

TPE:2301's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
64.08% of 1974 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.36 vs TPE:2301: 2.33

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.

Lite-On Technology's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$19.040. 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$92.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lite-On Technology  (TPE:2301) 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.


Lite-On Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Lite-On Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lite-On Technology'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.

Lite-On Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Lite-On Technology 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 0.65 0.63 1.19 1.06 1.79

Lite-On Technology 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 0.97 1.18 1.85 1.79 1.53

TPE:2301 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Lite-On Technology'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.


Lite-On Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Lite-On Technology 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.

Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=214.50/92.13
=2.33

* 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.

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

For example, Lite-On Technology'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)
=19.04/330.2130*330.2130
=19.040

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lite-On Technology Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 22.989 241.018 31.497
201609 26.651 241.428 36.452
201612 26.701 241.432 36.520
201703 22.045 243.801 29.859
201706 22.819 244.955 30.761
201709 24.077 246.819 32.212
201712 22.942 246.524 30.730
201803 20.852 249.554 27.592
201806 23.374 251.989 30.630
201809 22.865 252.439 29.909
201812 21.305 251.233 28.003
201903 17.681 254.202 22.968
201906 18.944 256.143 24.422
201909 20.603 256.759 26.497
201912 18.620 256.974 23.927
202003 13.870 258.115 17.744
202006 17.835 257.797 22.845
202009 17.547 260.280 22.262
202012 17.563 260.474 22.265
202103 16.143 264.877 20.125
202106 17.342 271.696 21.077
202109 17.944 274.310 21.601
202112 19.138 278.802 22.667
202203 17.875 287.504 20.530
202206 18.658 296.311 20.793
202209 20.039 296.808 22.294
202212 18.379 296.797 20.448
202303 14.800 301.836 16.191
202306 16.160 305.109 17.490
202309 17.271 307.789 18.529
202312 15.812 306.746 17.022
202403 12.443 312.332 13.155
202406 14.426 314.175 15.162
202409 15.945 315.301 16.699
202412 16.445 315.605 17.206
202503 15.779 319.799 16.293
202506 17.679 322.561 18.098
202509 19.714 324.800 20.043
202512 19.339 324.054 19.707
202603 19.040 330.213 19.040

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 2.33 mean?
Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.33 as of Jul. 26, 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 Lite-On Technology and its competitors. This is 248% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #1265 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lite-On Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.33 is 248% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 2.55. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.36. Lite-On Technology's value of 2.33 is 71.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #1265 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lite-On Technology has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lite-On Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #1265 out of 1974 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Lite-On Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.36. Lite-On Technology's value of 2.33 is 71.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lite-On Technology's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Lite-On Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.36, 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. Lite-On Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.33 is 71.3% 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 Lite-On Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lite-On Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.33, which is 248% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lite-On Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$143.57, compared to a current price of NT$214.50 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.33, which is 248% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 71.3% above the Hardware industry median of 1.36. Lite-On Technology's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.33 as of Jul. 26, 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$214.50 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$143.57. GuruFocus considers Lite-On Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2301:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.33 (248% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: NT$143.57 vs. price of NT$214.50 (49.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.3% above the Hardware median (#1265 of 1974)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lite-On Technology Business Description

Address No. 392 Ruiguang Road, 22th Floor, Neihu, Taipei, TWN, 114
Lite-On Technology Corp is a computer storage device company that manufactures consumer electronics. The main businesses include Research and development design, manufacturing and sales of key modules and system solutions for optoelectronics, cloud computing, power management systems, EV chargers, energy management, LED packaging for lighting applications, IoT and networking applications, information technology, and consumer electronics.
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NT$214.50
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NT$143.57
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