McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (FRA:MJ8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.28 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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FRA:MJ8 McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Ltd FRA:MJ8
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What is McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) FRA:MJ8 +2.94% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 4.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:MJ8 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Restaurants companies, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks worse than 83.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s current share price is €42.00. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.96. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MJ8' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.97   Med: 4.54   Max: 5.7
Current: 5.13

During the past years, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.70. The lowest was 3.97. And the median was 4.54.

FRA:MJ8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.92% of 255 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs FRA:MJ8: 5.13

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.

McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €11.554. 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 €7.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)  (FRA:MJ8) 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.


McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'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.

McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Quarterly Data
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FRA:MJ8 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'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.


McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) 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.

McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=42.00/7.96
=5.28

* 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.

McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=11.554/113.0000*113.0000
=11.554

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 6.247 97.900 7.211
201606 6.654 98.100 7.665
201609 7.090 98.000 8.175
201612 6.761 98.400 7.764
201703 7.069 98.100 8.143
201706 7.030 98.500 8.065
201709 6.897 98.800 7.888
201712 7.298 99.400 8.297
201803 7.666 99.200 8.732
201806 8.076 99.200 9.199
201809 8.339 99.900 9.433
201812 8.616 99.700 9.765
201903 8.850 99.700 10.031
201906 9.366 99.800 10.605
201909 9.888 100.100 11.162
201912 9.883 100.500 11.112
202003 10.091 100.300 11.369
202006 10.187 99.900 11.523
202009 10.341 99.900 11.697
202012 10.428 99.300 11.867
202103 10.235 99.900 11.577
202106 10.273 99.500 11.667
202109 10.923 100.100 12.331
202112 11.357 100.100 12.821
202203 11.106 101.100 12.413
202206 10.502 101.800 11.657
202209 10.789 103.100 11.825
202212 10.879 104.100 11.809
202303 10.869 104.400 11.764
202306 10.455 105.200 11.230
202309 10.563 106.200 11.239
202312 10.858 106.800 11.488
202403 10.522 107.200 11.091
202406 10.444 108.200 10.907
202409 11.629 108.900 12.067
202412 11.816 110.700 12.061
202503 11.862 111.100 12.065
202506 11.884 111.700 12.022
202509 11.853 112.000 11.959
202512 11.554 113.000 11.554

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 5.28 mean?
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (FRA:MJ8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.28 as of Jul. 29, 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 McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 4.54. Over the past decade, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.97 to 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks #214 out of 255 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.28 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.97 to a high of 5.70. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s value of 5.28 is 195% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks #214 out of 255 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks #214 out of 255 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s value of 5.28 is 195% above this benchmark. Historically, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.97 to 5.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.54 vs. the industry median of 1.79, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) 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 Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Restaurants companies is 1.79, based on 255 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. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.28 is 195% 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 McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (FRA:MJ8) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.84, compared to a current price of €42.00 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.54 and 195% above the Restaurants industry median of 1.79. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (FRA:MJ8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28 as of Jul. 29, 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 McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (FRA:MJ8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €42.00 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.84. GuruFocus considers McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MJ8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.28 (16% above median its 10-year median of 4.54)
  • GF Value™: €34.84 vs. price of €42.00 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 195% above the Restaurants median (#214 of 255)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MJ8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Business Description

Other Exchanges 2702:JapanMJ8:Germany
Address 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Island Tower, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-1339
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Ltd has a license to operate McDonald's fast-food restaurants in Japan. It is engaged in the operation and management of hamburger restaurant chains under the McDonald's brand. The company pays royalties for licensed rights and, in Japan, provides sub-licenses for its know-how and trademarks to franchisees operating its franchise restaurants, from whom it earns royalty income.
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