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Data ImageTPE:3168 -1.70%65 PB Ratio is 1.84 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates TPE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,421 Hardware companies, Data Image ranks better than 59.31% 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 (2026-07-14), Data Image's share price is NT$43.40. Data Image's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$23.61. Hence, Data Image's PB Ratio of today is 1.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Data Image's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3168'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 2.19 Max: 3.75
Current: 1.84
During the past 13 years, Data Image's highest PB Ratio was 3.75. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 2.19.
TPE:3168's PB Ratio is ranked better than 59.31% of 2421
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs TPE:3168: 1.84
During the past 12 months, Data Image's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Data Image was 14.00% per year. The lowest was -11.00% per year. And the median was 7.45% 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.
Data Image PB Ratio Related Terms
Data Image PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Image'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Data Image'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.
Data Image PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Data Image's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Image'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.
Data Image's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Data Image (TPE:3168) has a PB Ratio of 1.84 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 Data Image and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, Data Image's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Image ranks #985 out of 2421 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Data Image's PB Ratio too high?
Data Image's current PB Ratio of 1.84 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 3.75. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.29. Data Image's value of 1.84 is 19.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Image ranks #985 out of 2421 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Data Image has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Image's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Data Image ranks #985 out of 2421 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Data Image in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.29. Data Image's value of 1.84 is 19.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Data Image's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Data Image 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 a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.29, based on 2,421 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. Data Image's current PB Ratio of 1.84 is 19.7% 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 Data Image and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Image's current PB Ratio is 1.84, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Image stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Image (TPE:3168) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.35, compared to a current price of NT$43.40 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.84, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 19.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.29. Data Image's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Data Image (TPE:3168), the current PB Ratio is 1.84 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 Data Image (TPE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Image stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$43.40 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.35.
GuruFocus considers Data Image to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3168:
PB Ratio: 1.84 (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.19)
GF Value™: NT$45.35 vs. price of NT$43.40 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.7% below the Hardware median (#985 of 2421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Data Image Corp is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales of LCD touch modules and LCD modules. Its products are widely used by various manufacturers and distributors, including industrial HMIs, marine multifunction displays (MFTs), special vehicles, multimedia kiosks, point-of-sale (POS) solutions, and multifunction printers. Its segments include LCD Module Segment and Display Module Segment with majority of the revenue deriving from LCD Module Segment. It operates in two principal geographical areas -Taiwan and China.
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