Mizuho Financial Group (FRA:MZ8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.95 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 183% Above Median

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FRA:MZ8 Mizuho Financial Group Inc FRA:MZ8
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What is Mizuho Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mizuho Financial Group FRA:MZ8 +7.77% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 183% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:MZ8 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,288 Banks companies, Mizuho Financial Group ranks worse than 80.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Mizuho Financial Group's current share price is €44.40. Mizuho Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.75. Mizuho Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.95.

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

FRA:MZ8' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.69   Max: 2.14
Current: 2.02

During the past years, Mizuho Financial Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.14. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.69.

FRA:MZ8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.51% of 1288 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs FRA:MZ8: 2.02

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.

Mizuho Financial Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €25.297. 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 €22.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Mizuho Financial Group  (FRA:MZ8) 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.


Mizuho Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mizuho Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mizuho Financial Group'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.

Mizuho Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mizuho Financial Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Mizuho Financial Group 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 1.04 1.01 1.25 1.41 1.51

Mizuho Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Mizuho Financial Group'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.


Mizuho Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Mizuho Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mizuho Financial Group 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.

Mizuho Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=44.40/22.75
=1.95

* 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.

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

For example, Mizuho Financial Group'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)
=25.297/112.7000*112.7000
=25.297

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Mizuho Financial Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 27.403 98.100 31.481
201609 28.492 98.000 32.766
201612 26.946 98.400 30.862
201703 27.825 98.100 31.966
201706 27.215 98.500 31.138
201709 25.985 98.800 29.641
201712 26.880 99.400 30.477
201803 27.337 99.200 31.057
201806 28.032 99.200 31.847
201809 27.731 99.900 31.284
201812 27.360 99.700 30.928
201903 27.474 99.700 31.056
201906 28.233 99.800 31.882
201909 29.427 100.100 33.131
201912 28.774 100.500 32.267
202003 28.352 100.300 31.857
202006 28.062 99.900 31.658
202009 27.918 99.900 31.495
202012 27.820 99.300 31.574
202103 28.213 99.900 31.828
202106 27.801 99.500 31.489
202109 28.993 100.100 32.642
202112 28.484 100.100 32.069
202203 27.425 101.100 30.572
202206 24.829 101.800 27.488
202209 24.819 103.100 27.130
202212 24.718 104.100 26.760
202303 25.183 104.400 27.185
202306 24.446 105.200 26.189
202309 23.944 106.200 25.409
202312 24.780 106.800 26.149
202403 24.792 107.200 26.064
202406 23.965 108.200 24.962
202409 26.558 108.900 27.485
202412 25.882 110.700 26.350
202503 25.788 111.100 26.159
202506 25.308 111.700 25.535
202509 25.491 112.000 25.650
202512 24.780 113.000 24.714
202603 25.297 112.700 25.297

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 1.95 mean?
Mizuho Financial Group (FRA:MZ8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 as of Aug. 01, 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 Mizuho Financial Group and its competitors. This is 183% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Mizuho Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Mizuho Financial Group ranks #1037 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Mizuho Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mizuho Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 is 183% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 2.14. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Mizuho Financial Group's value of 1.95 is 54.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mizuho Financial Group ranks #1037 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mizuho Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mizuho Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Mizuho Financial Group ranks #1037 out of 1288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mizuho Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Mizuho Financial Group's value of 1.95 is 54.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Mizuho Financial Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Mizuho Financial Group 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.26, based on 1,288 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. Mizuho Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 is 54.8% 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 Mizuho Financial Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mizuho Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95, which is 183% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mizuho Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mizuho Financial Group (FRA:MZ8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.92, compared to a current price of €44.40 — trading 78.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95, which is 183% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 54.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Mizuho Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Mizuho Financial Group (FRA:MZ8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95 as of Aug. 01, 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 Mizuho Financial Group (FRA:MZ8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mizuho Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €44.40 is trading 78.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.92. GuruFocus considers Mizuho Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MZ8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.95 (183% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: €24.92 vs. price of €44.40 (78.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.8% above the Banks median (#1037 of 1288)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MZ8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mizuho Financial Group Business Description

Address 1-5-5, Otemachi, Otemachi Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8176
Mizuho Financial Group is roughly tied with megabank peer Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group for the status as Japan's second-largest bank after Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. In Japan, Mizuho has more of a corporate focus than SMFG, which has a larger retail business. Its overseas weighting is slightly smaller than that of MUFG. Unlike its two Japanese megabank peers, which own foreign banks outright or hold noncontrolling stakes in local banks overseas, Mizuho expanded in recent years beyond its traditional Japanese borrowers, mainly through its core banking and securities units, focusing on the financing needs of global multinational corporations.
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