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ROCO:4754's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 58.41% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs ROCO:4754: 2.08
During the past 12 months, International Carbide Technology Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of International Carbide Technology Co was 15.90% per year. The lowest was -0.20% per year. And the median was 10.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
International Carbide Technology Co (ROCO:4754) 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.
International Carbide Technology Co PB Ratio Related Terms
International Carbide 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.
International Carbide Technology Co PB Ratio Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Carbide 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.
International Carbide Technology Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Carbide Technology Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Carbide Technology Co's PB Ratio falls into.
International Carbide Technology Co PB Ratio Calculation
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.
International Carbide Technology Co (ROCO:4754) has a PB Ratio of 2.07 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on International Carbide Technology Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, International Carbide Technology Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 4.28. According to the industry distribution chart, International Carbide Technology Co ranks #920 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is International Carbide Technology Co's PB Ratio too high?
International Carbide Technology Co's current PB Ratio of 2.07 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 4.28. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. International Carbide Technology Co's value of 2.07 is 22.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Carbide Technology Co ranks #920 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Carbide Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Carbide Technology Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Carbide Technology Co ranks #920 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places International Carbide Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. International Carbide Technology Co's value of 2.07 is 22.5% above this benchmark. Historically, International Carbide Technology Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 4.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 1.69, International Carbide 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.69, based on 1,575 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. International Carbide Technology Co's current PB Ratio of 2.07 is 22.5% 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 International Carbide Technology Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Carbide Technology Co's current PB Ratio is 2.07, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Carbide Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Carbide Technology Co (ROCO:4754) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.43, compared to a current price of NT$36.55 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.07, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 22.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. International Carbide Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 International Carbide Technology Co (ROCO:4754), the current PB Ratio is 2.07 as of Jul. 14, 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 International Carbide Technology Co (ROCO:4754) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Carbide Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$36.55 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.43.
GuruFocus considers International Carbide Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4754:
PB Ratio: 2.07 (19% below median its 10-year median of 2.55)
GF Value™: NT$42.43 vs. price of NT$36.55 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% above the Chemicals median (#920 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4754 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Carbide Technology Co Business Description
International Carbide Technology Co Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of fire resistance chemicals, refractory materials & products in Taiwan. Some of its products include fire resistant adhesive, PVC smoke suppressant, and firestop putty, among others.
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