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Chia Chang CoTPE:4942 -0.81%81 PB Ratio is 0.57 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates TPE:4942 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$39.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,418 Hardware companies, Chia Chang Co ranks better than 89.99% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-07-22), Chia Chang Co's share price is NT$36.70. Chia Chang Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$63.85. Hence, Chia Chang Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.57.
Good Sign:
Chia Chang Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.57) is close to 5-year low of 0.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chia Chang Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4942'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.68 Max: 0.96
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, Chia Chang Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.96. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.68.
TPE:4942's PB Ratio is ranked better than 89.99% of 2418
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.205
vs TPE:4942: 0.58
During the past 12 months, Chia Chang Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Chia Chang Co was 7.10% per year. The lowest was -5.10% per year. And the median was 4.35% per year.
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.
Chia Chang Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Chia Chang Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chia Chang Co's PB 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Chia Chang 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.
Chia Chang Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chia Chang Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chia Chang 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.
Chia Chang Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942) has a PB Ratio of 0.57 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Chia Chang Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Chia Chang Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Chia Chang Co ranks #242 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Chia Chang Co's PB Ratio too high?
Chia Chang Co's current PB Ratio of 0.57 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 0.96. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.21. Chia Chang Co's value of 0.57 is 74.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chia Chang Co ranks #242 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chia Chang Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chia Chang Co's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chia Chang Co ranks #242 out of 2418 companies for PB Ratio. This places Chia Chang Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.21. Chia Chang Co's value of 0.57 is 74.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Chia Chang Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 2.21, Chia Chang Co 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 PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.21, based on 2,418 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. Chia Chang Co's current PB Ratio of 0.57 is 74.1% 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 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 Chia Chang Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chia Chang Co's current PB Ratio is 0.57, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chia Chang Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$39.59, compared to a current price of NT$36.70 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.57, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 74.1% below the Hardware industry median of 2.21. Chia Chang Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942), the current PB Ratio is 0.57 as of Jul. 22, 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 Chia Chang Co (TPE:4942) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chia Chang Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$36.70 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$39.59.
GuruFocus considers Chia Chang Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4942:
PB Ratio: 0.57 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: NT$39.59 vs. price of NT$36.70 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.1% below the Hardware median (#242 of 2418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4942 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chia Chang Co Ltd engages mainly in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of various precision machinery, related mechanical mold components, mechanical steel mold accessories, and computer peripheral equipment. The Company is engaged in Metal Fabrication Services, Network/Server Metal Fabrication, Medical Device Metal Fabrication, Display Metal Fabrication, and Custom Metal Fabrication. The Group's reportable segment is the stamping department. The Group operates in two principal geographical areas: Taiwan and China. China generates the maximum revenue.
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