Mitsubishi HC Capital (FRA:5B4) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.40 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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FRA:5B4 Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc FRA:5B4
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Price €7.80
GF Value €6.09
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What is Mitsubishi HC Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mitsubishi HC Capital FRA:5B4 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:5B4 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 384 Credit Services companies, Mitsubishi HC Capital ranks worse than 65.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Mitsubishi HC Capital's current share price is €7.80. Mitsubishi HC Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.58. Mitsubishi HC Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.40.

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

FRA:5B4' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 1.01   Max: 1.48
Current: 1.39

During the past years, Mitsubishi HC Capital's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.48. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.01.

FRA:5B4's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.36% of 384 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.915 vs FRA:5B4: 1.39

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.

Mitsubishi HC Capital's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.556. 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 €5.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Mitsubishi HC Capital  (FRA:5B4) 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.


Mitsubishi HC Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mitsubishi HC Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi HC Capital'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.

Mitsubishi HC Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mitsubishi HC Capital 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 0.77 0.84 1.20 1.04 1.35

Mitsubishi HC Capital 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 1.04 1.08 1.22 1.28 1.35

FRA:5B4 vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Mitsubishi HC Capital'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.


Mitsubishi HC Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Mitsubishi HC Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mitsubishi HC Capital 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.

Mitsubishi HC Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.80/5.58
=1.40

* 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.

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

For example, Mitsubishi HC Capital'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)
=7.556/112.7000*112.7000
=7.556

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Mitsubishi HC Capital Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.674 98.100 6.518
201609 5.813 98.000 6.685
201612 5.638 98.400 6.457
201703 6.128 98.100 7.040
201706 5.972 98.500 6.833
201709 5.772 98.800 6.584
201712 5.831 99.400 6.611
201803 6.087 99.200 6.915
201806 6.182 99.200 7.023
201809 6.357 99.900 7.172
201812 6.535 99.700 7.387
201903 6.757 99.700 7.638
201906 6.897 99.800 7.788
201909 7.176 100.100 8.079
201912 7.149 100.500 8.017
202003 7.350 100.300 8.259
202006 7.161 99.900 8.079
202009 7.034 99.900 7.935
202012 6.929 99.300 7.864
202103 6.981 99.900 7.875
202106 6.208 99.500 7.032
202109 6.498 100.100 7.316
202112 6.615 100.100 7.448
202203 6.995 101.100 7.798
202206 6.912 101.800 7.652
202209 7.544 103.100 8.246
202212 7.525 104.100 8.147
202303 7.448 104.400 8.040
202306 7.241 105.200 7.757
202309 7.349 106.200 7.799
202312 7.338 106.800 7.743
202403 7.223 107.200 7.594
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 7.582 108.900 7.847
202412 0.000 110.700 0.000
202503 7.742 111.100 7.853
202506 7.388 111.700 7.454
202509 7.354 112.000 7.400
202512 7.313 113.000 7.294
202603 7.556 112.700 7.556

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 1.40 mean?
Mitsubishi HC Capital (FRA:5B4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.40 as of Aug. 05, 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 Mitsubishi HC Capital and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi HC Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi HC Capital ranks #251 out of 384 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Mitsubishi HC Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mitsubishi HC Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.40 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 1.48. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92. Mitsubishi HC Capital's value of 1.40 is 53% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi HC Capital ranks #251 out of 384 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsubishi HC Capital has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi HC Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi HC Capital ranks #251 out of 384 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mitsubishi HC Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92. Mitsubishi HC Capital's value of 1.40 is 53% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi HC Capital's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 1.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.92, Mitsubishi HC Capital 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 a Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.92, based on 384 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. Mitsubishi HC Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.40 is 53% 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 Mitsubishi HC Capital and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi HC Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi HC Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi HC Capital (FRA:5B4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.09, compared to a current price of €7.80 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 53% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.92. Mitsubishi HC Capital's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Mitsubishi HC Capital (FRA:5B4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 as of Aug. 05, 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 Mitsubishi HC Capital (FRA:5B4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi HC Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.80 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.09. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi HC Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5B4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.40 (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.01)
  • GF Value™: €6.09 vs. price of €7.80 (28.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53% above the Credit Services median (#251 of 384)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5B4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mitsubishi HC Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges MIUFY:USA8593:Japan
Address 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Shin-Marunouchi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6525
Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in providing comprehensive financial services. The company operates through several reportable segments, including Customer Solution, Overseas Region, Environmental Energy, Aviation, Logistics, Real Estate, and Mobility. Its businesses include finance solutions for corporations and government agencies, energy-saving and vendor finance, renewable energy and environmental finance, aircraft and engine leasing, marine container and railway freight car leasing, real estate finance and investment, and automobile leasing and related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Customer Solutions segment.
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