Toho Gas Co (FRA:59W) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.28 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:59W Toho Gas Co Ltd FRA:59W
63 GF Score
Price €6.75
GF Value €6.19
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What is Toho Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Toho Gas Co FRA:59W -3.57% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:59W with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.19. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 424 Utilities - Regulated companies, Toho Gas Co ranks better than 58.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-06), Toho Gas Co's current share price is €6.75. Toho Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.26. Toho Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.28.

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

FRA:59W' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.28   Max: 2.6
Current: 1.27

During the past years, Toho Gas Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.60. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.28.

FRA:59W's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.49% of 424 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs FRA:59W: 1.27

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.

Toho Gas Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.152. 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 €5.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Toho Gas Co  (FRA:59W) 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.


Toho Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Toho Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Toho Gas 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.

Toho Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Toho Gas 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 0.94 0.79 1.02 1.12 1.28

Toho Gas Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.07 1.20 1.20 1.28 0.00

FRA:59W vs ATO, NI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Toho Gas 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.


Toho Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Toho Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Toho Gas 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.75/5.26
=1.28

* 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.

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

For example, Toho Gas 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)
=7.152/112.7000*112.7000
=7.152

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Toho Gas Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.608 98.100 6.443
201609 5.863 98.000 6.742
201612 5.666 98.400 6.489
201703 5.931 98.100 6.814
201706 5.874 98.500 6.721
201709 5.634 98.800 6.427
201712 5.670 99.400 6.429
201803 5.866 99.200 6.664
201806 5.997 99.200 6.813
201809 5.937 99.900 6.698
201812 5.841 99.700 6.603
201903 6.128 99.700 6.927
201906 6.449 99.800 7.283
201909 6.673 100.100 7.513
201912 6.601 100.500 7.402
202003 6.423 100.300 7.217
202006 6.451 99.900 7.278
202009 6.407 99.900 7.228
202012 6.423 99.300 7.290
202103 6.577 99.900 7.420
202106 6.525 99.500 7.391
202109 6.724 100.100 7.570
202112 6.722 100.100 7.568
202203 6.972 101.100 7.772
202206 6.571 101.800 7.275
202209 6.434 103.100 7.033
202212 6.497 104.100 7.034
202303 6.689 104.400 7.221
202306 6.615 105.200 7.087
202309 6.664 106.200 7.072
202312 6.624 106.800 6.990
202403 6.671 107.200 7.013
202406 6.660 108.200 6.937
202409 7.007 108.900 7.252
202412 6.953 110.700 7.079
202503 7.128 111.100 7.231
202506 7.025 111.700 7.088
202509 6.994 112.000 7.038
202512 6.839 113.000 6.821
202603 7.152 112.700 7.152

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 1.28 mean?
Toho Gas Co (FRA:59W) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 as of Sep. 06, 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 Toho Gas Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, Toho Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Toho Gas Co ranks #176 out of 424 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Toho Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Toho Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 is near median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 2.60. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Toho Gas Co's value of 1.28 is 15.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toho Gas Co ranks #176 out of 424 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Toho Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toho Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Toho Gas Co ranks #176 out of 424 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Toho Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Toho Gas Co's value of 1.28 is 15.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Toho Gas Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Toho Gas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.51, based on 424 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. Toho Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 is 15.2% 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 Toho Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toho Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toho Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Toho Gas Co (FRA:59W) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.19, compared to a current price of €6.75 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 15.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.51. Toho Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Toho Gas Co (FRA:59W), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 as of Sep. 06, 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 Toho Gas Co (FRA:59W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toho Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.75 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.19.

Key valuation signals for FRA:59W:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.28 (near median its 10-year median of 1.28)
  • GF Value™: €6.19 vs. price of €6.75 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#176 of 424)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:59W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Toho Gas Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9533:Japan59W:Germany
Address 19-18 Sakuradacho, Atsuta-ku, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, JPN, 456-8511
Toho Gas Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the supply of energy and related services, including electricity, gas, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The company operates in three business segments. The Electricity segment engages in the sale of electricity. The Gas segment handles the manufacture and sale of gas, gas appliances, consignment supply, and plumbing work. The LPG and Other Energies segment covers the sale of LPG, related equipment, natural gas, heat supply, and coke. The Others segment includes contract processing, real estate management, and other ancillary businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Gas segment.
63GF Score

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