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TAIFLEX Scientific CoTPE:8039 -3.51%64 PB Ratio is 4.64 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 274% above its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates TPE:8039 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$55.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks worse than 77.06% on this metric.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=3.71) is close to 10-year high of 3.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for TAIFLEX Scientific Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8039'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 1.24 Max: 4.8
Current: 4.63
During the past 13 years, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.80. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.24.
TPE:8039's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 77.06% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs TPE:8039: 4.63
During the past 12 months, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of TAIFLEX Scientific Co was 11.10% per year. The lowest was 1.50% per year. And the median was 2.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) 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.
* 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, TAIFLEX Scientific 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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TAIFLEX Scientific 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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) has a PB Ratio of 4.64 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on TAIFLEX Scientific Co and its competitors. This is 274% above median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 4.80. According to the industry distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #1864 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is TAIFLEX Scientific Co's PB Ratio too high?
TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current PB Ratio of 4.64 is 274% above median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 4.80. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's value of 4.64 is 106.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #1864 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TAIFLEX Scientific Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAIFLEX Scientific Co's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #1864 out of 2419 companies for PB Ratio. This places TAIFLEX Scientific Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's value of 4.64 is 106.2% above this benchmark. Historically, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 4.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 2.25, TAIFLEX Scientific 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 2.25, 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. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current PB Ratio of 4.64 is 106.2% 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current PB Ratio is 4.64, which is 274% above median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAIFLEX Scientific Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$55.51, compared to a current price of NT$192.50 — trading 246.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.64, which is 274% above median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 106.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.25. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039), the current PB Ratio is 4.64 as of Jul. 17, 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAIFLEX Scientific Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$192.50 is trading 246.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$55.51.
GuruFocus considers TAIFLEX Scientific Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8039:
PB Ratio: 4.64 (274% above median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: NT$55.51 vs. price of NT$192.50 (246.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.2% above the Hardware median (#1864 of 2419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8039 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Ltd operates as a flexible materials company. Its principal products consist of flexible copper-clad laminate, coverlay, bonding sheet, stiffener, and composite film. The Company operates through two segments: the general management segment, which is responsible for the Group's operation planning and owns manufacturing, R&D, and sales functions, and the overseas segment, which owns manufacturing and sales functions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the general management segment. Geographically, the Company derives the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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