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Ace Pillar CoTPE:8374 +3.56%87 PB Ratio is 4.47 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates TPE:8374 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$87.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Ace Pillar Co ranks worse than 85.26% 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 (2026-07-22), Ace Pillar Co's share price is NT$78.50. Ace Pillar Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$17.58. Hence, Ace Pillar Co's PB Ratio of today is 4.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ace Pillar Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8374'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1.62 Max: 8.77
Current: 4.47
During the past 13 years, Ace Pillar Co's highest PB Ratio was 8.77. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.62.
TPE:8374's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 85.26% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.105
vs TPE:8374: 4.47
During the past 12 months, Ace Pillar Co'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 -1.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ace Pillar Co was 14.40% per year. The lowest was -6.00% per year. And the median was 0.50% 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.
Ace Pillar Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Ace Pillar Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ace Pillar 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Ace Pillar 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.
Ace Pillar Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Ace Pillar Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ace Pillar 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.
Ace Pillar Co'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.
Ace Pillar Co (TPE:8374) has a PB Ratio of 4.47 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ace Pillar Co and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, Ace Pillar Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 8.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Ace Pillar Co ranks #133 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Ace Pillar Co's PB Ratio too high?
Ace Pillar Co's current PB Ratio of 4.47 is 176% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 8.77. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Ace Pillar Co's value of 4.47 is 304.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ace Pillar Co ranks #133 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ace Pillar Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ace Pillar Co's PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Ace Pillar Co ranks #133 out of 156 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ace Pillar Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Ace Pillar Co's value of 4.47 is 304.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ace Pillar Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 8.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Ace Pillar 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.11, based on 156 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. Ace Pillar Co's current PB Ratio of 4.47 is 304.5% 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 Ace Pillar Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ace Pillar Co's current PB Ratio is 4.47, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ace Pillar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ace Pillar Co (TPE:8374) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$87.06, compared to a current price of NT$78.50 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.47, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 304.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.11. Ace Pillar Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Ace Pillar Co (TPE:8374), the current PB Ratio is 4.47 as of Jul. 22, 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 Ace Pillar Co (TPE:8374) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ace Pillar Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$78.50 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$87.06.
GuruFocus considers Ace Pillar Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8374:
PB Ratio: 4.47 (176% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: NT$87.06 vs. price of NT$78.50 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 304.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#133 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8374 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ace Pillar Co Ltd is engaged in the tests, processing, sales, repairment, and electromechanical integration for the automatic control and industrial transmission system. Its products include automation controller and monitor system, automation drive control system, automation mechanical transmission system, pneumatic components, and inverters. Company geographically operates in Taiwan, Mainland china, Energy saving and storing, Equipments and Consumable.
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