GS Yuasa (FRA:G9Y) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.92 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 55% Above Median

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FRA:G9Y GS Yuasa Corp FRA:G9Y
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Price €29.40
GF Value €14.06
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What is GS Yuasa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

GS Yuasa FRA:G9Y 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:G9Y with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Vehicles & Parts companies, GS Yuasa ranks worse than 62.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), GS Yuasa's current share price is €29.40. GS Yuasa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €15.34. GS Yuasa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.92.

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

FRA:G9Y' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 1.24   Max: 2.68
Current: 2.08

During the past years, GS Yuasa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.68. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.24.

FRA:G9Y's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.93% of 982 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs FRA:G9Y: 2.08

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.

GS Yuasa's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €20.371. 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 €15.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep. 2025.

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GS Yuasa  (FRA:G9Y) 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.


GS Yuasa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


GS Yuasa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GS Yuasa'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.

GS Yuasa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

GS Yuasa Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.59 1.16 1.07 1.31 0.91

GS Yuasa Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 1.02 0.91 1.01 1.29 0.00

FRA:G9Y vs ORLY, AZO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, GS Yuasa'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.


GS Yuasa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GS Yuasa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GS Yuasa 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.

GS Yuasa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=29.40/15.34
=1.92

* 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.

GS Yuasa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, GS Yuasa's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep. 2025)
=20.371/112.0000*112.0000
=20.371

Current CPI (Sep. 2025) = 112.0000.

GS Yuasa Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 14.516 98.100 16.573
201603 14.807 97.900 16.940
201606 15.152 98.100 17.299
201609 15.266 98.000 17.447
201612 14.733 98.400 16.769
201703 16.222 98.100 18.521
201706 15.666 98.500 17.813
201709 15.056 98.800 17.068
201712 15.330 99.400 17.273
201803 16.354 99.200 18.464
201806 16.272 99.200 18.372
201809 16.334 99.900 18.312
201812 16.641 99.700 18.694
201903 17.351 99.700 19.492
201906 17.346 99.800 19.466
201909 18.076 100.100 20.225
201912 18.468 100.500 20.581
202003 18.268 100.300 20.399
202006 17.793 99.900 19.948
202009 17.476 99.900 19.593
202012 18.138 99.300 20.458
202103 19.389 99.900 21.737
202106 18.781 99.500 21.140
202109 19.361 100.100 21.663
202112 19.921 100.100 22.289
202203 20.489 101.100 22.698
202206 19.609 101.800 21.574
202209 19.771 103.100 21.478
202212 19.524 104.100 21.006
202303 20.035 104.400 21.493
202306 19.190 105.200 20.430
202309 19.211 106.200 20.260
202312 18.477 106.800 19.377
202403 20.203 107.200 21.108
202406 19.542 108.200 20.228
202409 20.818 108.900 21.411
202412 21.167 110.700 21.416
202503 21.472 111.100 21.646
202506 20.692 111.700 20.748
202509 20.371 112.000 20.371

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 1.92 mean?
GS Yuasa (FRA:G9Y) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 as of Aug. 15, 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 GS Yuasa and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, GS Yuasa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, GS Yuasa ranks #618 out of 982 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is GS Yuasa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
GS Yuasa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 2.68. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. GS Yuasa's value of 1.92 is 52.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GS Yuasa ranks #618 out of 982 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GS Yuasa has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GS Yuasa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, GS Yuasa ranks #618 out of 982 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places GS Yuasa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. GS Yuasa's value of 1.92 is 52.4% above this benchmark. Historically, GS Yuasa's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 2.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.26, GS Yuasa 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.26, based on 982 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. GS Yuasa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 is 52.4% 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 GS Yuasa and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GS Yuasa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GS Yuasa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GS Yuasa (FRA:G9Y) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.06, compared to a current price of €29.40 — trading 109.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 52.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.26. GS Yuasa's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 GS Yuasa (FRA:G9Y), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Aug. 15, 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 GS Yuasa (FRA:G9Y) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GS Yuasa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.40 is trading 109.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.06. GuruFocus considers GS Yuasa to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G9Y:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.92 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: €14.06 vs. price of €29.40 (109.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#618 of 982)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G9Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GS Yuasa Business Description

Other Exchanges 6674:Japan
Address 1 Inobabacho, Nishinosho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8520
GS Yuasa Corp is a Japan-based company that manufactures and sells various types of automotive and industrial batteries. The firm operates in four segments. The Automotive Batteries Domestic segment manufactures and sells lead-acid batteries for vehicles. The Automotive Batteries Overseas segment produces and sells storage batteries overseas. The Automotive Lithium-ion Battery segment covers lithium-ion batteries for automobiles. The Industrial Battery Power Supply segment makes industrial batteries and power supply systems. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive Batteries Overseas segment.
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