APPLF (AlphaPolis Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.72 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 58% Below Median

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APPLF AlphaPolis Co Ltd APPLF
62 GF Score
Price $6.00
GF Value $17.52
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is AlphaPolis Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AlphaPolis Co APPLF 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates APPLF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Interactive Media companies, AlphaPolis Co ranks worse than 75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), AlphaPolis Co's current share price is $6.00. AlphaPolis Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.48. AlphaPolis Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for AlphaPolis Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

APPLF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.74   Med: 4.1   Max: 6.03
Current: 3.39

During the past years, AlphaPolis Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.03. The lowest was 2.74. And the median was 4.10.

APPLF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75% of 348 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.5 vs APPLF: 3.39

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.

AlphaPolis Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.387. 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 $3.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AlphaPolis Co  (OTCPK:APPLF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


AlphaPolis Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AlphaPolis Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AlphaPolis Co's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

AlphaPolis Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AlphaPolis Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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AlphaPolis Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.35 5.46 5.60 5.53 3.73

APPLF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, AlphaPolis Co'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.


AlphaPolis Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, AlphaPolis Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AlphaPolis Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

AlphaPolis Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.00/3.48
=1.72

* 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.

AlphaPolis Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.387/112.7000*112.7000
=3.387

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

AlphaPolis Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.253 98.100 1.439
201609 1.306 98.000 1.502
201612 1.163 98.400 1.332
201703 1.193 98.100 1.371
201706 1.224 98.500 1.400
201709 1.256 98.800 1.433
201712 1.282 99.400 1.454
201803 1.436 99.200 1.631
201806 1.441 99.200 1.637
201809 1.478 99.900 1.667
201812 1.550 99.700 1.752
201903 1.631 99.700 1.844
201906 1.737 99.800 1.962
201909 1.812 100.100 2.040
201912 1.865 100.500 2.091
202003 1.965 100.300 2.208
202006 2.036 99.900 2.297
202009 2.219 99.900 2.503
202012 2.373 99.300 2.693
202103 2.369 99.900 2.673
202106 2.387 99.500 2.704
202109 2.494 100.100 2.808
202112 2.548 100.100 2.869
202203 2.548 101.100 2.840
202206 2.324 101.800 2.573
202209 2.274 103.100 2.486
202212 2.532 104.100 2.741
202303 2.648 104.400 2.859
202306 2.583 105.200 2.767
202309 2.563 106.200 2.720
202312 2.713 106.800 2.863
202403 2.685 107.200 2.823
202406 2.645 108.200 2.755
202409 3.045 108.900 3.151
202412 2.939 110.700 2.992
202503 3.165 111.100 3.211
202506 3.281 111.700 3.310
202509 3.335 112.000 3.356
202512 3.305 113.000 3.296
202603 3.387 112.700 3.387

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 mean?
AlphaPolis Co (APPLF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AlphaPolis Co and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 4.10. Over the past decade, AlphaPolis Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.74 to 6.03. According to the industry distribution chart, AlphaPolis Co ranks #261 out of 348 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is AlphaPolis Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AlphaPolis Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 4.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.74 to a high of 6.03. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50. AlphaPolis Co's value of 1.72 is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AlphaPolis Co ranks #261 out of 348 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AlphaPolis Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AlphaPolis Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, AlphaPolis Co ranks #261 out of 348 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places AlphaPolis Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50. AlphaPolis Co's value of 1.72 is 14.7% above this benchmark. Historically, AlphaPolis Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.74 to 6.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 1.50, AlphaPolis 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.50, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AlphaPolis Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 is 14.7% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AlphaPolis Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AlphaPolis Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AlphaPolis Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AlphaPolis Co (APPLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.52, compared to a current price of $6.00 — trading 65.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 14.7% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.50. AlphaPolis Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AlphaPolis Co (APPLF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72 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 AlphaPolis Co (APPLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AlphaPolis Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.00 is trading 65.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.52. GuruFocus considers AlphaPolis Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for APPLF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.72 (58% below median its 10-year median of 4.10)
  • GF Value™: $17.52 vs. price of $6.00 (65.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.7% above the Interactive Media median (#261 of 348)

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


AlphaPolis Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9467:Japan
Address 20-3 Ebisu 4-chome, 19th Floor, Ebisu Garden Place Tower, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN
AlphaPolis Co Ltd is engaged in the development, planning, and sale of smartphone applications and PC browser games. The company is also involved in the publication of books.
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