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The historical rank and industry rank for Siward Crystal Technology Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2484'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.17 Max: 4.08
Current: 3.41
During the past 13 years, Siward Crystal Technology Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.08. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.17.
TPE:2484's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 67.88% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs TPE:2484: 3.41
During the past 12 months, Siward Crystal Technology Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Siward Crystal Technology Co was 11.80% per year. The lowest was -3.10% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Siward Crystal Technology Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Siward Crystal Technology Co PB Ratio 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Siward Crystal Technology Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
Siward Crystal Technology Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Siward Crystal Technology Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Siward Crystal Technology Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) has a PB Ratio of 3.07 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Siward Crystal Technology Co and its competitors. This is 162% above median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Siward Crystal Technology Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 4.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Siward Crystal Technology Co ranks #1642 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Siward Crystal Technology Co's PB Ratio too high?
Siward Crystal Technology Co's current PB Ratio of 3.07 is 162% above median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 4.08. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Siward Crystal Technology Co's value of 3.07 is 40.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Siward Crystal Technology Co ranks #1642 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Siward Crystal Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Siward Crystal Technology Co's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Siward Crystal Technology Co ranks #1642 out of 2419 companies for PB Ratio. This places Siward Crystal Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Siward Crystal Technology Co's value of 3.07 is 40.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Siward Crystal Technology Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 4.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Siward Crystal Technology Co 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 PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.18, based on 2,419 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Siward Crystal Technology Co's current PB Ratio of 3.07 is 40.8% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Siward Crystal Technology Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Siward Crystal Technology Co's current PB Ratio is 3.07, which is 162% above median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Siward Crystal Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.96, compared to a current price of NT$72.70 — trading 169.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.07, which is 162% above median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 40.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.18. Siward Crystal Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484), the current PB Ratio is 3.07 as of Jul. 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 Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siward Crystal Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$72.70 is trading 169.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.96.
GuruFocus considers Siward Crystal Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2484:
PB Ratio: 3.07 (162% above median its 10-year median of 1.17)
GF Value™: NT$26.96 vs. price of NT$72.70 (169.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% above the Hardware median (#1642 of 2419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Siward Crystal Technology Co Ltd operates as a manufacturer in the crystals and oscillators industry. It is engaged in the research and development, design, production, and sales of quartz frequency control components. The company's product line includes artificial crystals, quartz chips, SAW WAFER, as well as quartz crystals, crystal oscillators, crystal filters, temperature compensation, and voltage control products etc., with a sound supply chain system to provide customers with a full range of services. The company's reportable segments include Siward Taiwan, Siward Japan, Apex Optech Corporation, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Siward Taiwan segment.
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