MERF (TSE:3168) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: 円638.34 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3168 MERF Inc TSE:3168
53 GF Score
Price 円1,459.00
GF Value 円581.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MERF Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

MERF TSE:3168 +0.90% 53 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is 円638.34 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円581.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

MERF's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円798.846. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is 円638.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

During the past 12 months, MERF's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of MERF was 4.90% per year. The lowest was 4.30% per year. And the median was 4.60% per year.

As of today (2026-08-26), MERF's current stock price is 円1459.00. MERF's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円638.34. MERF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.29.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of MERF was 2.66. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.07.


MERF  (TSE:3168) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

MERF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1459.00/638.34
=2.29

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of MERF was 2.66. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.07.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


MERF Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


MERF Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MERF's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

MERF Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

MERF Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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MERF Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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MERF Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, MERF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


MERF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, MERF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MERF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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MERF Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, MERF's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=798.846/112.2000*112.2000
=798.846

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

MERF Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201602 470.408 97.800 539.671
201605 469.525 98.200 536.463
201608 460.837 97.900 528.150
201611 463.454 98.600 527.379
201702 508.226 98.100 581.274
201705 516.938 98.600 588.240
201708 539.804 98.500 614.883
201711 564.580 99.100 639.212
201802 580.556 99.500 654.657
201805 572.603 99.300 646.989
201808 556.380 99.800 625.509
201811 544.393 100.000 610.809
201902 533.829 99.700 600.758
201905 533.877 100.000 599.010
201908 518.778 100.000 582.069
201911 520.259 100.500 580.826
202002 530.189 100.300 593.093
202005 510.591 100.100 572.311
202008 532.531 100.100 596.903
202011 536.914 99.500 605.445
202102 557.515 99.800 626.785
202105 583.600 99.400 658.752
202108 611.486 99.700 688.152
202111 619.556 100.100 694.447
202202 637.953 100.700 710.808
202205 661.808 101.800 729.419
202208 648.059 102.700 708.006
202211 637.838 103.900 688.791
202302 635.394 104.000 685.492
202305 631.980 105.100 674.673
202308 644.853 105.900 683.215
202311 646.152 106.900 678.188
202402 640.283 106.900 672.028
202405 678.378 108.100 704.107
202408 671.527 109.100 690.608
202502 653.927 110.800 662.190
202505 630.616 111.800 632.872
202508 652.055 112.100 652.637
202511 675.830 113.200 669.860
202602 798.846 112.200 798.846

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of 円638.34 mean?
MERF (TSE:3168) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of 円638.34 as of Feb. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MERF and its competitors.
Is MERF's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
MERF's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is 円638.34. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to competitors?
MERF's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of 円638.34 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MERF and its competitors. MERF's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is 円638.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円581.68, compared to a current price of 円1,459.00 — trading 150.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is 円638.34. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MERF (TSE:3168), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is 円638.34 as of Feb. 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,459.00 is trading 150.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円581.68. GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: 円638.34
  • GF Value™: 円581.68 vs. price of 円1,459.00 (150.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MERF Business Description

Address 12-2 Nagonoe, Imizu, Toyama, JPN, 934-0031
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
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