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Taiwan Special ChemicalsROCO:4772 63 PB Ratio is 11.49 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 11.94. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4772 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$679.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks worse than 95.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Special Chemicals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4772'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.08 Med: 11.94 Max: 15.49
Current: 11.49
During the past 7 years, Taiwan Special Chemicals's highest PB Ratio was 15.49. The lowest was 6.08. And the median was 11.94.
ROCO:4772's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.68% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs ROCO:4772: 11.49
During the past 12 months, Taiwan Special Chemicals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.80% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Taiwan Special Chemicals was 27.10% per year. The lowest was 4.70% per year. And the median was 16.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Special Chemicals'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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Special Chemicals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Special Chemicals'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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) has a PB Ratio of 11.49 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.94. Over the past decade, Taiwan Special Chemicals' PB Ratio has ranged from 6.08 to 15.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #1507 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 95.7%.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals' PB Ratio too high?
Taiwan Special Chemicals' current PB Ratio of 11.49 is near median its 10-year median of 11.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.08 to a high of 15.49. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Taiwan Special Chemicals' value of 11.49 is 579.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #1507 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Special Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Special Chemicals' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #1507 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Taiwan Special Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Taiwan Special Chemicals' value of 11.49 is 579.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Special Chemicals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 6.08 to 15.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.94 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Taiwan Special Chemicals 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. Taiwan Special Chemicals's current PB Ratio of 11.49 is 579.9% 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals 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. Taiwan Special Chemicals's current PB Ratio is 11.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$679.24, compared to a current price of NT$270.50 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 11.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.94 and 579.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. Taiwan Special Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772), the current PB Ratio is 11.49 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$270.50 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$679.24.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Special Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4772:
PB Ratio: 11.49 (near median its 10-year median of 11.94)
GF Value™: NT$679.24 vs. price of NT$270.50 (60.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 579.9% above the Chemicals median (#1507 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4772 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Special Chemicals Corp develops and manufactures semiconductor specialty gases (SEG) and semiconductor chemical materials (SEC), and is engaged in the sale and production of precision chemical materials, as well as the cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment services for semiconductor equipment and components. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of specialty chemical materials. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by other Asian regions, America, Northeast Asia (Japan and Korea), and Europe.
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