Powertech Industrial CoTPE:3296 +0.69%67 PB Ratio is 2.25 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates TPE:3296 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,416 Hardware companies, Powertech Industrial Co ranks better than 52.73% on this metric.
Powertech Industrial Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.14) is close to 1-year high of 2.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powertech Industrial Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3296'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 1.27 Max: 2.82
Current: 2.26
During the past 13 years, Powertech Industrial Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.82. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.27.
TPE:3296's PB Ratio is ranked better than 52.73% of 2416
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.405
vs TPE:3296: 2.26
During the past 12 months, Powertech Industrial Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Powertech Industrial Co was 2.90% per year. The lowest was -7.90% per year. And the median was -1.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Powertech Industrial 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.
Powertech Industrial Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powertech Industrial Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powertech Industrial 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.
Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) has a PB Ratio of 2.25 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Powertech Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Powertech Industrial Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 2.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Powertech Industrial Co ranks #1142 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Powertech Industrial Co's PB Ratio too high?
Powertech Industrial Co's current PB Ratio of 2.25 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 2.82. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Powertech Industrial Co's value of 2.25 is 6.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powertech Industrial Co ranks #1142 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Powertech Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powertech Industrial Co's PB Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powertech Industrial Co ranks #1142 out of 2416 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Powertech Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Powertech Industrial Co's value of 2.25 is 6.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Powertech Industrial Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 2.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Powertech Industrial 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 a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.41, based on 2,416 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. Powertech Industrial Co's current PB Ratio of 2.25 is 6.4% 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 Powertech Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powertech Industrial Co's current PB Ratio is 2.25, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powertech Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.76, compared to a current price of NT$29.30 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.25, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 6.4% below the Hardware industry median of 2.41. Powertech Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296), the current PB Ratio is 2.25 as of Jul. 03, 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 Powertech Industrial Co (TPE:3296) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powertech Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$29.30 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.76.
GuruFocus considers Powertech Industrial Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3296:
PB Ratio: 2.25 (77% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: NT$20.76 vs. price of NT$29.30 (41.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.4% below the Hardware median (#1142 of 2416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3296 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powertech Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of electronic circuit power protection devices, smart home wireless remote control devices, wired and wireless communication equipment, and electronic modules and parts, and in international trade. Geographically, the company operates in United States; Asia; and Europe, of which it generates maximum revenue from United States. The Operating segments are: Operating Center and Manufacturing center. The operating center mainly includes the research and development unit, business unit, and other management units of the Company. The manufacturing center mainly includes the production unit, production-related supporting unit, and Mainland China domestic unit, and Vietnam factory.
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