Kajima (FRA:KAJ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.73 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 58% Above Median

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FRA:KAJ Kajima Corp FRA:KAJ
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Price €29.80
GF Value €18.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kajima Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kajima FRA:KAJ 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates FRA:KAJ with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,361 Construction companies, Kajima ranks worse than 77.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Kajima's current share price is €29.80. Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.91. Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.73.

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

FRA:KAJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09   Med: 1.73   Max: 3.68
Current: 2.78

During the past years, Kajima's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.68. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.73.

FRA:KAJ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.22% of 1361 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs FRA:KAJ: 2.78

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.

Kajima's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.554. 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 €10.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kajima  (FRA:KAJ) 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.


Kajima Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kajima Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kajima'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.

Kajima Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kajima Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.28 1.18 2.02 1.71 2.97

Kajima 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 1.71 2.05 2.29 3.00 2.97

FRA:KAJ vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kajima'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.


Kajima Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kajima 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=29.80/10.91
=2.73

* 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.

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

For example, Kajima'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)
=16.554/112.7000*112.7000
=16.554

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kajima Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.501 98.100 8.617
201609 8.005 98.000 9.206
201612 7.951 98.400 9.106
201703 8.752 98.100 10.055
201706 8.921 98.500 10.207
201709 8.824 98.800 10.065
201712 9.218 99.400 10.451
201803 9.815 99.200 11.151
201806 10.175 99.200 11.560
201809 10.553 99.900 11.905
201812 10.776 99.700 12.181
201903 11.559 99.700 13.066
201906 11.763 99.800 13.283
201909 12.660 100.100 14.254
201912 12.527 100.500 14.048
202003 12.984 100.300 14.589
202006 13.011 99.900 14.678
202009 13.072 99.900 14.747
202012 13.244 99.300 15.031
202103 13.378 99.900 15.092
202106 13.332 99.500 15.101
202109 14.150 100.100 15.931
202112 14.273 100.100 16.070
202203 14.706 101.100 16.393
202206 13.772 101.800 15.247
202209 14.571 103.100 15.928
202212 14.800 104.100 16.023
202303 15.129 104.400 16.332
202306 14.478 105.200 15.510
202309 14.846 106.200 15.755
202312 15.268 106.800 16.111
202403 15.444 107.200 16.236
202406 14.769 108.200 15.383
202409 16.191 108.900 16.756
202412 15.586 110.700 15.868
202503 16.585 111.100 16.824
202506 15.854 111.700 15.996
202509 16.038 112.000 16.138
202512 15.650 113.000 15.608
202603 16.554 112.700 16.554

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 2.73 mean?
Kajima (FRA:KAJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 as of Jul. 22, 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 Kajima and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 3.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Kajima ranks #1051 out of 1361 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kajima's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 3.68. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Kajima's value of 2.73 is 131.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kajima ranks #1051 out of 1361 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kajima has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kajima ranks #1051 out of 1361 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kajima in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Kajima's value of 2.73 is 131.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kajima's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 3.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Kajima 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.18, based on 1,361 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. Kajima's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 is 131.4% 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 Kajima and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kajima's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kajima stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kajima (FRA:KAJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.16, compared to a current price of €29.80 — trading 64.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 131.4% above the Construction industry median of 1.18. Kajima's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Kajima (FRA:KAJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73 as of Jul. 22, 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 Kajima (FRA:KAJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kajima stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.80 is trading 64.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.16. GuruFocus considers Kajima to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KAJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.73 (58% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: €18.16 vs. price of €29.80 (64.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 131.4% above the Construction median (#1051 of 1361)

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


Kajima Business Description

Address 3-1, Motoakasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-8388
Kajima Corp provides civil engineering and project management for multiple industries. It works in multiple phases, from planning and development to maintenance and renovation. The company constructs skyscrapers, power plants, office buildings, and other large structures. It enters into contracts to complete construction work at the designated site and add the necessary improvements. The company has five reportable segments: civil engineering, building business, real estate development, and other domestic subsidiaries, and overseas subsidiaries. The company utilizes research and development for all segments and allows engineers to receive training and enhance expertise through various programs. Japan accounts for the majority of the total revenue.
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