Kaulin Manufacturing Co (TPE:1531) PB Ratio: 0.66 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 11% Below Median


TPE:1531 Kaulin Manufacturing Co Ltd TPE:1531
65 GF Score
Price NT$13.00
GF Value NT$11.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kaulin Manufacturing Co PB Ratio?

Kaulin Manufacturing Co TPE:1531 65 PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates TPE:1531 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$11.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,979 Industrial Products companies, Kaulin Manufacturing Co ranks better than 87.92% 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 (2026-07-11), Kaulin Manufacturing Co's share price is NT$13.00. Kaulin Manufacturing Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$19.78. Hence, Kaulin Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.66.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kaulin Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1531' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 0.74   Max: 1.31
Current: 0.66

During the past 13 years, Kaulin Manufacturing Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.31. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.74.

TPE:1531's PB Ratio is ranked better than
87.92% of 2979 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.23 vs TPE:1531: 0.66

During the past 12 months, Kaulin Manufacturing Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kaulin Manufacturing Co was 2.40% per year. The lowest was -3.30% per year. And the median was -0.50% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Kaulin Manufacturing Co  (TPE:1531) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Kaulin Manufacturing Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Kaulin Manufacturing Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaulin Manufacturing 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.

Kaulin Manufacturing Co PB Ratio Chart

Kaulin Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 0.68 0.70 0.69 0.62

Kaulin Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.64 0.62 0.59 0.62

TPE:1531 vs GEV, ETN, PH: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kaulin Manufacturing 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.


Kaulin Manufacturing Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kaulin Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaulin Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Kaulin Manufacturing 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.

Kaulin Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=13.00/19.775
=0.66

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.66 mean?
Kaulin Manufacturing Co (TPE:1531) has a PB Ratio of 0.66 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kaulin Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Kaulin Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaulin Manufacturing Co ranks #360 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Kaulin Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kaulin Manufacturing Co's current PB Ratio of 0.66 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.31. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.23. Kaulin Manufacturing Co's value of 0.66 is 70.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaulin Manufacturing Co ranks #360 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaulin Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaulin Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kaulin Manufacturing Co ranks #360 out of 2979 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kaulin Manufacturing Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.23. Kaulin Manufacturing Co's value of 0.66 is 70.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaulin Manufacturing Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 2.23, Kaulin Manufacturing 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.23, based on 2,979 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. Kaulin Manufacturing Co's current PB Ratio of 0.66 is 70.4% 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 Kaulin Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaulin Manufacturing Co's current PB Ratio is 0.66, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaulin Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaulin Manufacturing Co (TPE:1531) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$11.55, compared to a current price of NT$13.00 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.66, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 70.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.23. Kaulin Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Kaulin Manufacturing Co (TPE:1531), the current PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 11, 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 Kaulin Manufacturing Co (TPE:1531) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaulin Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$13.00 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$11.55. GuruFocus considers Kaulin Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1531:

  • PB Ratio: 0.66 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: NT$11.55 vs. price of NT$13.00 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 70.4% below the Industrial Products median (#360 of 2979)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1531 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaulin Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address Dunhua North Road, 8th Floor, No. 167, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN, 105
Kaulin Manufacturing Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company, that engages in the manufacture and distribution of sewing machines and related spare parts. Its business activities include manufacturing, assembly, and trading of a variety of sewing machines, parts, and components; casting, processing, and trading of milling products, and sewing machine parts. The company products include overlock, interlock, double chain stitch, and lockstitch. Geographically, it operates in China, Asia, Japan, Latin America, and India.
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NT$11.55
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