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Hitachi Construction Machinery CoFRA:HCM -0.27%82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 166 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks worse than 56.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HCM'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 1.62 Max: 2.76
Current: 1.81
During the past years, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.76. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.62.
FRA:HCM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.63% of 166
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs FRA:HCM: 1.81
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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €23.365. 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 €16.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:HCM vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co 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.
* 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.
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 1.84 mean?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #94 out of 166 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 2.76. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 1.84 is 17.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #94 out of 166 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #94 out of 166 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hitachi Construction Machinery Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 1.84 is 17.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.57, based on 166 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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 is 17.6% 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.51, compared to a current price of €29.96 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 17.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.57. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.96 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.51.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi Construction Machinery Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCM:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.84 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: €24.51 vs. price of €29.96 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#94 of 166)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Construction Machinery manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan's first mechanical excavator. The company's main products include hydraulic excavators for mining and construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.42% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo.
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