Ohara (FRA:9IE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.81 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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What is Ohara Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ohara FRA:9IE +1.27% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:9IE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.27. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,931 Hardware companies, Ohara ranks better than 77.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Ohara's current share price is €8.00. Ohara's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €9.82. Ohara's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.81.

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

FRA:9IE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.72   Max: 1.79
Current: 0.81

During the past years, Ohara's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.79. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.72.

FRA:9IE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
77.27% of 1931 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs FRA:9IE: 0.81

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.

Ohara's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €11.870. 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 €9.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Ohara  (FRA:9IE) 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.


Ohara Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ohara Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ohara'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.

Ohara Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ohara Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 0.69 0.69 0.70 0.59

Ohara Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.54 0.61 0.59 0.55 0.63

FRA:9IE vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ohara'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.


Ohara Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Ohara 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.00/9.82
=0.81

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=11.87/113.0000*113.0000
=11.870

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 113.0000.

Ohara Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 13.471 97.900 15.549
201610 13.306 98.600 15.249
201701 12.948 98.200 14.899
201704 13.567 98.500 15.564
201707 12.621 98.300 14.508
201710 12.767 98.800 14.602
201801 13.301 99.500 15.106
201804 13.504 99.100 15.398
201807 14.013 99.200 15.962
201810 13.974 100.200 15.759
201901 13.950 99.700 15.811
201904 14.281 100.000 16.138
201907 14.493 99.800 16.410
201910 14.362 100.400 16.164
202001 13.893 100.500 15.621
202004 13.864 100.200 15.635
202007 12.965 100.000 14.650
202010 12.005 99.800 13.593
202101 11.869 99.800 13.439
202104 11.883 99.100 13.550
202107 12.057 99.700 13.665
202110 12.511 99.900 14.152
202201 12.765 100.300 14.381
202204 12.751 101.500 14.196
202207 12.918 102.300 14.269
202210 12.762 103.700 13.907
202301 12.727 104.700 13.736
202304 12.508 105.100 13.448
202307 12.067 105.700 12.900
202310 12.225 107.100 12.898
202401 12.128 106.900 12.820
202404 12.129 107.700 12.726
202407 11.832 108.600 12.311
202410 12.696 109.500 13.102
202501 12.785 111.200 12.992
202504 12.492 111.500 12.660
202507 12.204 111.900 12.324
202510 12.097 112.800 12.118
202601 11.792 112.900 11.802
202604 11.870 113.000 11.870

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 0.81 mean?
Ohara (FRA:9IE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.81 as of Aug. 29, 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 Ohara and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Ohara's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ohara ranks #439 out of 1931 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Ohara's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ohara's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.81 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.79. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Ohara's value of 0.81 is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ohara ranks #439 out of 1931 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ohara has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ohara's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ohara ranks #439 out of 1931 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ohara in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Ohara's value of 0.81 is 60.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ohara's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Ohara 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 2.05, based on 1,931 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. Ohara's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.81 is 60.5% 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 Ohara and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ohara's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ohara stock overvalued right now?
Ohara (FRA:9IE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.81. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.27, compared to a current price of €8.00 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 60.5% below the Hardware industry median of 2.05. Ohara's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Ohara (FRA:9IE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 as of Aug. 29, 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 Ohara (FRA:9IE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ohara stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.00 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.27.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9IE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.81 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: €6.27 vs. price of €8.00 (27.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.5% below the Hardware median (#439 of 1931)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9IE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ohara Business Description

Other Exchanges 5218:Japan
Address 1-15-30, Oyama, Chuo-ku, Kanagawa, Sagamihara-Shi, JPN, 252-5286
Ohara Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of optical glass products and electronic products. It operates through the Optical and Electronics divisions. The Optical division manufactures and sells optical glass materials for digital-related products such as digital cameras and liquid crystal (LC) projectors, as well as a lens for mold presses, among others. The Electronics division manufactures and sells glass discs of hard disc drives that are used in mobile devices, high-homogenous glass materials and low-expansion glass-ceramic used in semiconductor manufacturing machinery and others. It derives prime revenue from the Optical business segment.
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