Japan Asia Investment Co (FRA:JAN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.35 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 53% Below Median

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FRA:JAN Japan Asia Investment Co Ltd FRA:JAN
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Price €0.71
GF Value €0.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Japan Asia Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Japan Asia Investment Co FRA:JAN -2.07% 37 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:JAN with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Asset Management companies, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks better than 84.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Japan Asia Investment Co's current share price is €0.71. Japan Asia Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.05. Japan Asia Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.35.

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

FRA:JAN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.74   Max: 1.32
Current: 0.34

During the past years, Japan Asia Investment Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.32. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.74.

FRA:JAN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.98% of 1012 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs FRA:JAN: 0.34

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.

Japan Asia Investment Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.586. 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 €2.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Japan Asia Investment Co  (FRA:JAN) 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.


Japan Asia Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Japan Asia Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Asia Investment Co'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.

Japan Asia Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Japan Asia Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Japan Asia Investment Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 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 0.76 0.62 0.59 0.52 0.41

FRA:JAN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Japan Asia Investment 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.


Japan Asia Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Asia Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Asia Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Japan Asia Investment 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.

Japan Asia Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.71/2.05
=0.35

* 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.

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

For example, Japan Asia Investment Co'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)
=1.586/112.7000*112.7000
=1.586

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Japan Asia Investment Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 1.607 98.100 1.846
201603 2.194 97.900 2.526
201606 2.035 98.100 2.338
201609 2.085 98.000 2.398
201612 2.228 98.400 2.552
201703 2.492 98.100 2.863
201706 2.447 98.500 2.800
201709 2.431 98.800 2.773
201712 2.334 99.400 2.646
201803 2.817 99.200 3.200
201806 2.621 99.200 2.978
201809 2.575 99.900 2.905
201812 2.758 99.700 3.118
201903 3.066 99.700 3.466
201906 3.050 99.800 3.444
201909 3.102 100.100 3.492
201912 3.005 100.500 3.370
202003 3.440 100.300 3.865
202006 3.239 99.900 3.654
202009 3.064 99.900 3.457
202012 3.045 99.300 3.456
202103 3.211 99.900 3.622
202106 2.987 99.500 3.383
202109 2.912 100.100 3.279
202112 3.282 100.100 3.695
202203 3.373 101.100 3.760
202206 3.000 101.800 3.321
202209 2.840 103.100 3.104
202212 3.113 104.100 3.370
202303 3.005 104.400 3.244
202306 2.716 105.200 2.910
202309 2.462 106.200 2.613
202312 2.179 106.800 2.299
202403 1.933 107.200 2.032
202409 1.825 108.900 1.889
202503 1.905 111.100 1.932
202506 1.854 111.700 1.871
202509 1.818 112.000 1.829
202512 1.633 113.000 1.629
202603 1.586 112.700 1.586

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 0.35 mean?
Japan Asia Investment Co (FRA:JAN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 as of Aug. 09, 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 Japan Asia Investment Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Japan Asia Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #152 out of 1012 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Japan Asia Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Japan Asia Investment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.32. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87. Japan Asia Investment Co's value of 0.35 is 59.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #152 out of 1012 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Asia Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Asia Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #152 out of 1012 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Japan Asia Investment Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87. Japan Asia Investment Co's value of 0.35 is 59.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Asia Investment Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Japan Asia Investment Co 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.87, based on 1,012 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. Japan Asia Investment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 is 59.8% 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 Japan Asia Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Asia Investment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Asia Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Asia Investment Co (FRA:JAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.71, compared to a current price of €0.71 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 59.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.87. Japan Asia Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Japan Asia Investment Co (FRA:JAN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 09, 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 Japan Asia Investment Co (FRA:JAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Asia Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.71 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.71. GuruFocus considers Japan Asia Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JAN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.35 (53% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: €0.71 vs. price of €0.71 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.8% below the Asset Management median (#152 of 1012)

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


Japan Asia Investment Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8518:Japan
Address 2-4, Kudankita 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Japan Asia Investment Co Ltd (JAIC) provides growth capital to venture companies and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The company provides various support to achieve growth strategies of the company by utilizing JAIC's resources in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.
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