Keyence (FRA:KEE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.63 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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FRA:KEE Keyence Corp FRA:KEE
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Price €388.00
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What is Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Keyence FRA:KEE +0.41% 100 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.63 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 9.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:KEE with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of €419.97 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,977 Hardware companies, Keyence ranks worse than 88.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Keyence's current share price is €388.00. Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €50.82. Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.63.

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

FRA:KEE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.85   Med: 9.22   Max: 15.09
Current: 7.72

During the past years, Keyence's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.09. The lowest was 5.85. And the median was 9.22.

FRA:KEE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.01% of 1977 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02 vs FRA:KEE: 7.72

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.

Keyence's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €78.027. 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 €50.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Keyence  (FRA:KEE) 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.


Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keyence'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.

Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Keyence Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Keyence 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 7.05 6.76 6.27 6.23 5.89

FRA:KEE vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keyence'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.


Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Keyence 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=388.00/50.82
=7.63

* 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.

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

For example, Keyence'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)
=78.027/112.7000*112.7000
=78.027

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Keyence Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 37.127 98.100 42.653
201609 39.591 98.000 45.530
201612 38.411 98.400 43.993
201703 40.443 98.100 46.462
201706 40.462 98.500 46.295
201709 39.893 98.800 45.505
201712 40.882 99.400 46.352
201803 43.548 99.200 49.474
201806 45.869 99.200 52.111
201809 46.925 99.900 52.937
201812 49.512 99.700 55.968
201903 52.147 99.700 58.947
201906 54.685 99.800 61.754
201909 58.093 100.100 65.405
201912 58.149 100.500 65.208
202003 60.932 100.300 68.465
202006 60.183 99.900 67.894
202009 60.284 99.900 68.008
202012 60.212 99.300 68.337
202103 60.950 99.900 68.759
202106 60.944 99.500 69.029
202109 64.686 100.100 72.828
202112 66.943 100.100 75.369
202203 68.628 101.100 76.502
202206 65.196 101.800 72.177
202209 68.222 103.100 74.574
202212 69.126 104.100 74.837
202303 71.789 104.400 77.496
202306 68.553 105.200 73.440
202309 69.174 106.200 73.408
202312 70.929 106.800 74.847
202403 71.053 107.200 74.698
202406 69.674 108.200 72.572
202409 76.628 108.900 79.302
202412 77.083 110.700 78.476
202503 79.541 111.100 80.687
202506 78.257 111.700 78.958
202509 77.824 112.000 78.310
202512 75.329 113.000 75.129
202603 78.027 112.700 78.027

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 7.63 mean?
Keyence (FRA:KEE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.63 as of Jul. 27, 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 Keyence and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 9.22. Over the past decade, Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.85 to 15.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Keyence ranks #1740 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Keyence's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.63 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.85 to a high of 15.09. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Keyence's value of 7.63 is 277.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keyence ranks #1740 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Keyence has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Keyence ranks #1740 out of 1977 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Keyence in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Keyence's value of 7.63 is 277.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Keyence's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.85 to 15.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.22 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Keyence 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.02, based on 1,977 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. Keyence's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.63 is 277.7% 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 Keyence and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keyence's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.63, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 9.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keyence stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keyence (FRA:KEE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €419.97, compared to a current price of €388.00 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.63, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.22 and 277.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Keyence's overall GF Score™ is 100/100. 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 Keyence (FRA:KEE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.63 as of Jul. 27, 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 Keyence (FRA:KEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keyence stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €388.00 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €419.97. GuruFocus considers Keyence to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KEE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.63 (17% below median its 10-year median of 9.22)
  • GF Value™: €419.97 vs. price of €388.00 (7.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100
  • Industry Position: 277.7% above the Hardware median (#1740 of 1977)

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


Keyence Business Description

Address 1-3-14 Higashinakajima, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 533-8555
Keyence Corporation, founded in May 1974 by Takemitsu Takizaki and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, began as Lead Electric Co., Ltd. before rebranding to Keyence (derived from "KEY of sciENCE") in 1986. As a global leader in industrial automation, the company designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of high-precision products, including sensors (photoelectric, laser, proximity), machine vision systems, measurement instruments (laser displacement sensors, 3D scanners), control systems (PLCs, HMIs), laser markers, digital microscopes, and safety equipment.
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