CGCLF (Central Glass Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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CGCLF Central Glass Co Ltd CGCLF
77 GF Score
Price $23.86
GF Value $19.05
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What is Central Glass Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Central Glass Co CGCLF 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates CGCLF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.05. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,284 Chemicals companies, Central Glass Co ranks better than 72.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Central Glass Co's current share price is $23.86. Central Glass Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.64. Central Glass Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.86.

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

CGCLF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.72   Max: 1
Current: 0.91

During the past years, Central Glass Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.00. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.72.

CGCLF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.82% of 1284 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs CGCLF: 0.91

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.

Central Glass Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.423. 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 $27.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Central Glass Co  (OTCPK:CGCLF) 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.


Central Glass Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Central Glass Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Glass 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.

Central Glass Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Central Glass Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.54 0.73 0.68 0.73 0.86

Central Glass 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 0.73 0.66 0.72 0.76 0.86

CGCLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Glass 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.


Central Glass Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Glass Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Central Glass 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.86/27.64
=0.86

* 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.

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

For example, Central Glass 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)
=31.423/112.7000*112.7000
=31.423

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Central Glass Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 35.118 98.100 40.345
201609 36.535 98.000 42.015
201612 33.701 98.400 38.599
201703 36.807 98.100 42.285
201706 38.024 98.500 43.506
201709 38.895 98.800 44.367
201712 38.754 99.400 43.939
201803 40.125 99.200 45.586
201806 38.283 99.200 43.493
201809 38.877 99.900 43.858
201812 37.826 99.700 42.758
201903 36.742 99.700 41.533
201906 37.373 99.800 42.204
201909 37.356 100.100 42.058
201912 37.149 100.500 41.659
202003 36.951 100.300 41.519
202006 37.318 99.900 42.099
202009 37.784 99.900 42.625
202012 38.709 99.300 43.933
202103 37.639 99.900 42.462
202106 37.561 99.500 42.544
202109 38.266 100.100 43.083
202112 36.728 100.100 41.351
202203 26.275 101.100 29.290
202206 24.089 101.800 26.668
202209 23.892 103.100 26.117
202212 25.894 104.100 28.033
202303 31.242 104.400 33.726
202306 30.129 105.200 32.277
202309 30.032 106.200 31.870
202312 31.344 106.800 33.076
202403 30.954 107.200 32.542
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 32.831 108.900 33.977
202412 30.553 110.700 31.105
202503 31.597 111.100 32.052
202506 31.905 111.700 32.191
202509 31.931 112.000 32.131
202512 30.892 113.000 30.810
202603 31.423 112.700 31.423

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 0.86 mean?
Central Glass Co (CGCLF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 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 Central Glass Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Central Glass Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #349 out of 1284 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Central Glass Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Central Glass Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.00. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Central Glass Co's value of 0.86 is 49.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #349 out of 1284 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Glass Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #349 out of 1284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Central Glass Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Central Glass Co's value of 0.86 is 49.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Glass Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Central Glass 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,284 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. Central Glass Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 49.4% 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 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 Central Glass Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Glass Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Central Glass Co (CGCLF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.05, compared to a current price of $23.86 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 49.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Central Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Central Glass Co (CGCLF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 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 Central Glass Co (CGCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.86 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.05.

Key valuation signals for CGCLF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: $19.05 vs. price of $23.86 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.4% below the Chemicals median (#349 of 1284)

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


Central Glass Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4044:Japan
Address 7-1 Kanda-Nishikicho 3-chome, Kowa-Hitotsubashi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0054
Central Glass Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and glass-based products. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The glass segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells architectural glass used in windows and other building components, automotive glass, and glass used in electronics for touchscreen panels and liquid-crystal display screens. The chemicals segment sells hydrogen fluoride used to make electronics and pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, soda ash and chloride used in water treatment and refrigerants, and glass fiber products. The majority of revenue comes from Japan and North America.
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