Canon (FRA:CNN1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Canon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Canon FRA:CNN1 -0.51% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:CNN1 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,984 Hardware companies, Canon ranks better than 63.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Canon's current share price is €23.31. Canon's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.12. Canon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.36.

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

FRA:CNN1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 1.3   Max: 1.83
Current: 1.39

During the past years, Canon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.83. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.30.

FRA:CNN1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
63.1% of 1984 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs FRA:CNN1: 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.

Canon's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.546. 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 €17.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Canon  (FRA:CNN1) 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.


Canon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Canon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canon'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.

Canon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Canon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.09 1.05 1.27 1.70 1.47

Canon 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 1.52 1.36 1.40 1.47 1.37

FRA:CNN1 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Canon'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.


Canon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Canon 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.31/17.12
=1.36

* 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.

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

For example, Canon'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)
=21.546/112.7000*112.7000
=21.546

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Canon Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.913 98.100 24.025
201609 21.018 98.000 24.171
201612 20.828 98.400 23.855
201703 20.604 98.100 23.670
201706 20.623 98.500 23.596
201709 19.588 98.800 22.344
201712 19.891 99.400 22.552
201803 19.427 99.200 22.071
201806 20.367 99.200 23.139
201809 20.129 99.900 22.708
201812 20.516 99.700 23.191
201903 20.373 99.700 23.029
201906 20.830 99.800 23.522
201909 20.761 100.100 23.374
201912 20.824 100.500 23.352
202003 20.263 100.300 22.768
202006 19.931 99.900 22.485
202009 19.223 99.900 21.686
202012 19.500 99.300 22.131
202103 19.732 99.900 22.260
202106 19.789 99.500 22.414
202109 20.217 100.100 22.762
202112 21.364 100.100 24.053
202203 21.762 101.100 24.259
202206 21.479 101.800 23.779
202209 21.367 103.100 23.357
202212 21.450 104.100 23.222
202303 21.624 104.400 23.343
202306 21.575 105.200 23.113
202309 21.116 106.200 22.408
202312 21.619 106.800 22.813
202403 21.299 107.200 22.392
202406 21.627 108.200 22.526
202409 21.739 108.900 22.498
202412 22.233 110.700 22.635
202503 21.592 111.100 21.903
202506 21.368 111.700 21.559
202509 20.750 112.000 20.880
202512 21.768 113.000 21.710
202603 21.546 112.700 21.546

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 1.36 mean?
Canon (FRA:CNN1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 as of Jul. 17, 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 Canon and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Canon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Canon ranks #732 out of 1984 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Canon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Canon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is near median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 1.83. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Canon's value of 1.36 is 36.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canon ranks #732 out of 1984 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canon has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Canon ranks #732 out of 1984 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Canon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Canon's value of 1.36 is 36.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Canon's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Canon 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 2.15, based on 1,984 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. Canon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is 36.7% 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 Canon and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canon (FRA:CNN1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.15, compared to a current price of €23.31 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 36.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Canon's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Canon (FRA:CNN1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 17, 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 Canon (FRA:CNN1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €23.31 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.15. GuruFocus considers Canon to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CNN1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (near median its 10-year median of 1.30)
  • GF Value™: €26.15 vs. price of €23.31 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.7% below the Hardware median (#732 of 1984)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CNN1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Canon Business Description

Address 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-Chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 146-8501
Canon Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes an extensive range of consumer and electronic products, including copiers, cameras, lenses, and inkjet printers. The company operates five business segments: printing, imaging, medical, industrial, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the printing segment. Printing Business Unit includes Office multifunction devices (MFDs), Document solutions, Laser multifunction printers (MFPs), Laser printers, Inkjet printers, Image scanners, Calculators, Digital continuous feed presses, Digital sheet-fed presses, and Large format printers.
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