ELCMF (Elecom Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.71 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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ELCMF Elecom Co Ltd ELCMF
89 GF Score
Price $10.15
GF Value $11.71
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What is Elecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Elecom Co ELCMF 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates ELCMF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.71. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Elecom Co ranks worse than 50.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Elecom Co's current share price is $10.15. Elecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.95. Elecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.71.

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

ELCMF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9   Med: 3.47   Max: 8.18
Current: 2.11

During the past years, Elecom Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.18. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 3.47.

ELCMF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.28% of 1983 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs ELCMF: 2.11

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.

Elecom Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.465. 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 $5.95 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Elecom Co  (OTCPK:ELCMF) 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.


Elecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Elecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elecom 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.

Elecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Elecom Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Elecom 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 2.21 2.35 2.33 2.10 1.89

ELCMF vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Elecom 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.


Elecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Elecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Elecom 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.15/5.95
=1.71

* 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.

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

For example, Elecom 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)
=8.465/112.7000*112.7000
=8.465

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Elecom Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.623 98.100 3.013
201609 2.895 98.000 3.329
201612 2.966 98.400 3.397
201703 3.216 98.100 3.695
201706 3.335 98.500 3.816
201709 3.577 98.800 4.080
201712 3.683 99.400 4.176
201803 4.072 99.200 4.626
201806 4.220 99.200 4.794
201809 4.588 99.900 5.176
201812 4.704 99.700 5.317
201903 5.147 99.700 5.818
201906 5.347 99.800 6.038
201909 5.654 100.100 6.366
201912 5.920 100.500 6.639
202003 6.397 100.300 7.188
202006 6.790 99.900 7.660
202009 7.429 99.900 8.381
202012 7.674 99.300 8.710
202103 7.759 99.900 8.753
202106 7.764 99.500 8.794
202109 7.973 100.100 8.977
202112 7.851 100.100 8.839
202203 7.813 101.100 8.709
202206 7.144 101.800 7.909
202209 6.943 103.100 7.589
202212 6.951 104.100 7.525
202303 7.185 104.400 7.756
202306 7.145 105.200 7.654
202309 7.003 106.200 7.432
202312 6.903 106.800 7.284
202403 7.061 107.200 7.423
202406 6.851 108.200 7.136
202409 7.038 108.900 7.284
202412 7.067 110.700 7.195
202503 7.264 111.100 7.369
202506 7.373 111.700 7.439
202509 7.522 112.000 7.569
202512 8.102 113.000 8.080
202603 8.465 112.700 8.465

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 1.71 mean?
Elecom Co (ELCMF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.71 as of Jul. 18, 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 Elecom Co and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, Elecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Elecom Co ranks #997 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Elecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Elecom Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.71 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 8.18. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Elecom Co's value of 1.71 is 20.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elecom Co ranks #997 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elecom Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Elecom Co ranks #997 out of 1983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Elecom Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Elecom Co's value of 1.71 is 20.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Elecom Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 8.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Elecom 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.15, based on 1,983 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. Elecom Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.71 is 20.5% 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 Elecom Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elecom Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elecom Co stock overvalued right now?
Elecom Co (ELCMF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.71. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.71, compared to a current price of $10.15 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 20.5% below the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Elecom Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Elecom Co (ELCMF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71 as of Jul. 18, 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 Elecom Co (ELCMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elecom Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.15 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.71.

Key valuation signals for ELCMF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.71 (51% below median its 10-year median of 3.47)
  • GF Value™: $11.71 vs. price of $10.15 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.5% below the Hardware median (#997 of 1983)

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


Elecom Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6750:Japan
Address 4-1-1 Fushimi-cho, Meiji Yasuda Life Osaka Midosuji Building 9th Floor, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-8765
Elecom Co Ltd is a Japan-based company which is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of personal computer- and digital-equipment-related products through its subsidiaries. Its products portfolio includes personal computers, smartphones, televisions, digital photo frames, batteries, weight scales, digital cameras, digital video cameras, electronic dictionaries, speakers, game machines, light-emitting diode (LED) lighting devices, and others. The company also supplies peripherals, I/O devices, and PC accessories, such as mouse pads, mice and keyboards.
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