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Ampoc Far-East CoTPE:2493 -2.27%79 PB Ratio is 13.24 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 604% above its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates TPE:2493 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$91.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Semiconductors companies, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks worse than 90.5% 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 (2026-08-09), Ampoc Far-East Co's share price is NT$215.00. Ampoc Far-East Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$16.24. Hence, Ampoc Far-East Co's PB Ratio of today is 13.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ampoc Far-East Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2493'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 1.88 Max: 19.33
Current: 13.24
During the past 13 years, Ampoc Far-East Co's highest PB Ratio was 19.33. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 1.88.
TPE:2493's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 90.5% of 1000
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.255
vs TPE:2493: 13.24
During the past 12 months, Ampoc Far-East Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -28.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ampoc Far-East Co was 8.90% per year. The lowest was -5.90% per year. And the median was 1.35% 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.
Ampoc Far-East Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Ampoc Far-East Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ampoc Far-East 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 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Ampoc Far-East 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.
Ampoc Far-East Co PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ampoc Far-East Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ampoc Far-East 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.
Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) has a PB Ratio of 13.24 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ampoc Far-East Co and its competitors. This is 604% above median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Ampoc Far-East Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 19.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks #905 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.
Is Ampoc Far-East Co's PB Ratio too high?
Ampoc Far-East Co's current PB Ratio of 13.24 is 604% above median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 19.33. The Semiconductors industry median PB Ratio is 3.26. Ampoc Far-East Co's value of 13.24 is 306.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks #905 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ampoc Far-East Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ampoc Far-East Co's PB Ratio compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks #905 out of 1000 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ampoc Far-East Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 3.26. Ampoc Far-East Co's value of 13.24 is 306.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ampoc Far-East Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 19.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 3.26, Ampoc Far-East 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 Semiconductors company?
The median PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.26, based on 1,000 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. Ampoc Far-East Co's current PB Ratio of 13.24 is 306.8% 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 Ampoc Far-East Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median PB Ratio is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ampoc Far-East Co's current PB Ratio is 13.24, which is 604% above median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ampoc Far-East Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$91.09, compared to a current price of NT$215.00 — trading 136% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 13.24, which is 604% above median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 306.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.26. Ampoc Far-East Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493), the current PB Ratio is 13.24 as of Aug. 09, 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 Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampoc Far-East Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$215.00 is trading 136% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$91.09.
GuruFocus considers Ampoc Far-East Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2493:
PB Ratio: 13.24 (604% above median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: NT$91.09 vs. price of NT$215.00 (136% above fair value)
Industry Position: 306.8% above the Semiconductors median (#905 of 1000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2493 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ampoc Far-East Co Ltd manufactures and markets Equipments, Instruments & Materials to PCB, LCD, IC, FAB and IC Packaging Industries. The Company derives revenue from the manufacture and sales of machinery and equipment as well as the agency and sales of electronic and chemical related products. Its product portfolio includes semiconductors, IC packaging, PCB's, flat panel display and MEMS, IC wafer semiconductor process application. The company Geographically operates in Taiwan and China(including Hong Kong).
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