Kaori Heat Treatment CoTPE:8996 81 Median PS Value is NT$174.24 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates TPE:8996 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$559.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,639 Industrial Products companies, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks worse than 98.11% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8996'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 2.41 Max: 8.18
Current: 7.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Kaori Heat Treatment Co was 8.18. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 2.41.
TPE:8996's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 98.11% of 1639
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs TPE:8996: 7.06
Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
1230.00
/
174.24
=
7.06
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Kaori Heat Treatment Co Median PS Value Historical Data
* 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.
TPE:8996 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.4639.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$70.717.
* 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 (TPE:8996) has a Median PS Value of NT$174.24 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Kaori Heat Treatment Co and its competitors. This is 7130% above median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 1.18 to 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #1608 out of 1639 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Median PS Value too high?
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current Median PS Value of NT$174.24 is 7130% above median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 8.18. Based on the distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #1608 out of 1639 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 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Median PS Value compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #1608 out of 1639 companies for Median PS Value. This places Kaori Heat Treatment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.11. Historically, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 1.18 to 8.18 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for an Industrial Products company?
The median Median PS Value among Industrial Products companies is 1.11, based on 1,639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Kaori Heat Treatment Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current Median PS Value is NT$174.24, which is 7130% above median its own 10-year median of 2.41. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$559.57, compared to a current price of NT$1,230.00 — trading 119.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is NT$174.24, which is 7130% above median its 10-year median of 2.41. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996), the current Median PS Value is NT$174.24 as of Jul. 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 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$1,230.00 is trading 119.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$559.57.
GuruFocus considers Kaori Heat Treatment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8996:
Median PS Value: NT$174.24 (7130% above median its 10-year median of 2.41)
GF Value™: NT$559.57 vs. price of NT$1,230.00 (119.8% above fair value)
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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