Vector (FRA:7MZ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.08 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:7MZ Vector Inc FRA:7MZ
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Price €9.55
GF Value €6.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Vector Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vector FRA:7MZ +0.53% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.08 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 5.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:7MZ with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.73 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 702 Media - Diversified companies, Vector ranks worse than 93.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Vector's current share price is €9.55. Vector's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €1.57. Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.08.

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

FRA:7MZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.34   Med: 5.72   Max: 9.4
Current: 6.02

During the past years, Vector's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.40. The lowest was 3.34. And the median was 5.72.

FRA:7MZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.59% of 702 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.965 vs FRA:7MZ: 6.02

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.

Vector's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €2.498. 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 €1.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Vector  (FRA:7MZ) 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.


Vector Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vector Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vector'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.

Vector Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vector Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Vector Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FRA:7MZ vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Vector'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.


Vector Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vector 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.

Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.55/1.57
=6.08

* 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.

Vector's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Vector's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=2.498/112.2000*112.2000
=2.498

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

Vector Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 1.257 98.200 1.436
201608 1.423 97.900 1.631
201611 1.482 98.600 1.686
201702 1.572 98.100 1.798
201705 1.547 98.600 1.760
201708 1.562 98.500 1.779
201711 1.649 99.100 1.867
201802 1.707 99.500 1.925
201805 1.787 99.300 2.019
201808 1.905 99.800 2.142
201811 1.931 100.000 2.167
201902 1.797 99.700 2.022
201905 1.818 100.000 2.040
201908 1.764 100.000 1.979
201911 1.854 100.500 2.070
202002 1.371 100.300 1.534
202005 2.724 100.100 3.053
202008 2.115 100.100 2.371
202011 2.150 99.500 2.424
202102 1.961 99.800 2.205
202105 1.921 99.400 2.168
202108 1.947 99.700 2.191
202111 2.027 100.100 2.272
202202 1.983 100.700 2.209
202205 1.978 101.800 2.180
202208 1.894 102.700 2.069
202211 1.902 103.900 2.054
202302 1.906 104.000 2.056
202305 1.965 105.100 2.098
202308 1.942 105.900 2.058
202311 2.073 106.900 2.176
202402 2.136 106.900 2.242
202405 1.883 108.100 1.954
202408 2.033 109.100 2.091
202411 2.102 110.000 2.144
202502 2.307 110.800 2.336
202505 2.127 111.800 2.135
202508 2.226 112.100 2.228
202511 2.363 113.200 2.342
202602 2.498 112.200 2.498

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 6.08 mean?
Vector (FRA:7MZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.08 as of Aug. 03, 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 Vector and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.72. Over the past decade, Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.34 to 9.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Vector ranks #657 out of 702 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vector's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.08 is near median its 10-year median of 5.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 9.40. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Vector's value of 6.08 is 530.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vector ranks #657 out of 702 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vector has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vector's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Vector ranks #657 out of 702 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Vector in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Vector's value of 6.08 is 530.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Vector's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.34 to 9.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.72 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Vector 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.97, based on 702 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. Vector's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.08 is 530.1% 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 Vector and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vector's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vector stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vector (FRA:7MZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.73, compared to a current price of €9.55 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.72 and 530.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.97. Vector's overall GF Score™ is 95/100. 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 Vector (FRA:7MZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.08 as of Aug. 03, 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 Vector (FRA:7MZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vector stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.55 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.73. GuruFocus considers Vector to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7MZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.08 (near median its 10-year median of 5.72)
  • GF Value™: €6.73 vs. price of €9.55 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100
  • Industry Position: 530.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#657 of 702)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7MZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vector Business Description

Other Exchanges 6058:Japan
Address 4-15-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Akasaka Garden City, 18th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0052
Vector Inc is a Japanese-based company involved in four main businesses which are public relation (PR), Digital PR, Facebook marketing and Facebook marketing business. The company provides various services as per the requirements of companies and consumers. In addition, it also offers other services covering areas such as management, finance, accounting, human resources, administration, internal controls, and audits.
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