Yamaguchi Financial Group (FRA:5FW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.00 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 170% Above Median

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FRA:5FW Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc FRA:5FW
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What is Yamaguchi Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Yamaguchi Financial Group FRA:5FW +1.91% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 170% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:5FW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.53. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, Yamaguchi Financial Group ranks better than 63.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Yamaguchi Financial Group's current share price is €16.00. Yamaguchi Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.97. Yamaguchi Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.00.

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

FRA:5FW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.37   Max: 1.05
Current: 1.05

During the past years, Yamaguchi Financial Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.05. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.37.

FRA:5FW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
63.06% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:5FW: 1.05

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.

Yamaguchi Financial Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.678. 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 €15.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Yamaguchi Financial Group  (FRA:5FW) 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.


Yamaguchi Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Yamaguchi Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamaguchi Financial Group'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.

Yamaguchi Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Yamaguchi Financial Group 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 0.28 0.31 0.57 0.61 0.81

Yamaguchi Financial Group 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 0.61 0.53 0.61 0.71 0.81

Yamaguchi Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Yamaguchi Financial Group'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.


Yamaguchi Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Yamaguchi Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yamaguchi Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Yamaguchi Financial Group 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.

Yamaguchi Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.00/15.97
=1.00

* 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.

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

For example, Yamaguchi Financial Group'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)
=17.678/112.7000*112.7000
=17.678

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Yamaguchi Financial Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.067 98.100 23.054
201609 20.894 98.000 24.028
201612 20.109 98.400 23.031
201703 20.605 98.100 23.672
201706 20.333 98.500 23.264
201709 19.619 98.800 22.379
201712 19.860 99.400 22.517
201803 20.305 99.200 23.068
201806 21.451 99.200 24.370
201809 20.262 99.900 22.858
201812 20.412 99.700 23.074
201903 20.556 99.700 23.236
201906 21.135 99.800 23.867
201909 21.899 100.100 24.656
201912 21.630 100.500 24.256
202003 20.671 100.300 23.227
202006 20.705 99.900 23.358
202009 20.567 99.900 23.202
202012 20.702 99.300 23.496
202103 21.100 99.900 23.804
202106 20.573 99.500 23.302
202109 21.077 100.100 23.730
202112 21.725 100.100 24.460
202203 20.312 101.100 22.643
202206 18.477 101.800 20.455
202209 18.462 103.100 20.181
202212 18.321 104.100 19.835
202303 18.994 104.400 20.504
202306 18.363 105.200 19.672
202309 17.692 106.200 18.775
202312 18.203 106.800 19.209
202403 18.480 107.200 19.428
202406 17.524 108.200 18.253
202409 18.853 108.900 19.511
202412 18.503 110.700 18.837
202503 18.208 111.100 18.470
202506 17.990 111.700 18.151
202509 18.106 112.000 18.219
202512 17.728 113.000 17.681
202603 17.678 112.700 17.678

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 1.00 mean?
Yamaguchi Financial Group (FRA:5FW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.00 as of Aug. 02, 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 Yamaguchi Financial Group and its competitors. This is 170% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Yamaguchi Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamaguchi Financial Group ranks #475 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Yamaguchi Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Yamaguchi Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.00 is 170% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.05. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Yamaguchi Financial Group's value of 1.00 is 21.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaguchi Financial Group ranks #475 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamaguchi Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaguchi Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Yamaguchi Financial Group ranks #475 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Yamaguchi Financial Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Yamaguchi Financial Group's value of 1.00 is 21.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Yamaguchi Financial Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Yamaguchi Financial Group 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.27, based on 1,286 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. Yamaguchi Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.00 is 21.3% 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 Yamaguchi Financial Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamaguchi Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamaguchi Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Yamaguchi Financial Group (FRA:5FW) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.53, compared to a current price of €16.00 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 21.3% below the Banks industry median of 1.27. Yamaguchi Financial Group'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 Yamaguchi Financial Group (FRA:5FW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 as of Aug. 02, 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 Yamaguchi Financial Group (FRA:5FW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaguchi Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.00 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.53.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5FW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.00 (170% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
  • GF Value™: €14.53 vs. price of €16.00 (10.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.3% below the Banks median (#475 of 1286)

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


Yamaguchi Financial Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 8418:Japan
Address 4-2-36 Takezakicho, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shimonoseki, JPN, 750-8603
Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc is a Japan-based holding company that is principally engaged in providing financial products and services, such as deposits, loans, leasing, foreign exchange transactions, securities business, credit card business, and others. The company operates through a number of subsidiaries, such as Yamaguchi Bank, Momiji Bank, Kitakyushu Bank, and YM Securities. The company's business operations are concentrated within a branch network in Japan, and the firm generates the majority of its income from the domestic market. The company also has a business presence in overseas markets, such as mainland China and Hong Kong.
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