OBIC Co (FRA:OBL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.99 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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FRA:OBL OBIC Co Ltd FRA:OBL
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Price €23.80
GF Value €31.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is OBIC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

OBIC Co FRA:OBL -2.46% 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.99 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 8.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:OBL with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,568 Software companies, OBIC Co ranks worse than 79.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), OBIC Co's current share price is €23.80. OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.97. OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.99.

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

FRA:OBL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.54   Med: 8.31   Max: 12.45
Current: 5.69

During the past years, OBIC Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.45. The lowest was 4.54. And the median was 8.31.

FRA:OBL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.46% of 1568 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.23 vs FRA:OBL: 5.69

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.

OBIC Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.174. 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 €3.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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OBIC Co  (FRA:OBL) 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.


OBIC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


OBIC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OBIC 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.

OBIC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

OBIC Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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OBIC Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:OBL vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, OBIC 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.


OBIC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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OBIC 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.

OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.80/3.97
=5.99

* 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.

OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, OBIC Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=6.174/113.6000*113.6000
=6.174

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

OBIC Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.293 98.000 3.817
201612 3.156 98.400 3.644
201703 3.305 98.100 3.827
201706 3.246 98.500 3.744
201709 3.194 98.800 3.672
201712 3.229 99.400 3.690
201803 3.394 99.200 3.887
201806 3.489 99.200 3.995
201809 3.585 99.900 4.077
201812 3.695 99.700 4.210
201903 3.911 99.700 4.456
201906 4.089 99.800 4.654
201909 4.393 100.100 4.985
201912 4.360 100.500 4.928
202003 4.505 100.300 5.102
202006 4.456 99.900 5.067
202009 4.528 99.900 5.149
202012 4.515 99.300 5.165
202103 4.622 99.900 5.256
202106 4.574 99.500 5.222
202109 4.805 100.100 5.453
202112 4.884 100.100 5.543
202203 5.070 101.100 5.697
202206 4.664 101.800 5.205
202209 4.818 103.100 5.309
202212 4.949 104.100 5.401
202303 5.167 104.400 5.622
202306 5.136 105.200 5.546
202309 5.252 106.200 5.618
202312 5.302 106.800 5.640
202403 5.566 107.200 5.898
202406 5.399 108.200 5.668
202409 5.912 108.900 6.167
202412 5.923 110.700 6.078
202503 6.120 111.100 6.258
202506 6.124 111.700 6.228
202509 6.384 112.000 6.475
202512 6.065 113.000 6.097
202603 6.491 112.700 6.543
202606 6.174 113.600 6.174

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 5.99 mean?
OBIC Co (FRA:OBL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.99 as of Aug. 05, 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 OBIC Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 8.31. Over the past decade, OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.54 to 12.45. According to the industry distribution chart, OBIC Co ranks #1246 out of 1568 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
OBIC Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.99 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 8.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.54 to a high of 12.45. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23. OBIC Co's value of 5.99 is 168.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OBIC Co ranks #1246 out of 1568 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OBIC Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, OBIC Co ranks #1246 out of 1568 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places OBIC Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23. OBIC Co's value of 5.99 is 168.6% above this benchmark. Historically, OBIC Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.54 to 12.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.31 vs. the industry median of 2.23, OBIC Co 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.23, based on 1,568 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. OBIC Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.99 is 168.6% 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 OBIC Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OBIC Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.99, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 8.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OBIC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OBIC Co (FRA:OBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.29, compared to a current price of €23.80 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.99, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 8.31 and 168.6% above the Software industry median of 2.23. OBIC Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 OBIC Co (FRA:OBL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.99 as of Aug. 05, 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 OBIC Co (FRA:OBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OBIC Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €23.80 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.29. GuruFocus considers OBIC Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OBL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.99 (28% below median its 10-year median of 8.31)
  • GF Value™: €31.29 vs. price of €23.80 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 168.6% above the Software median (#1246 of 1568)

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


OBIC Co Business Description

Address 2-4-15 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8328
Obic is one of Japan's largest enterprise resource planning service providers with a dominant share of the Japanese midsize corporate market. Obic has three main business lines: system integration, system support, and office automation, and, thus, offers one-stop construction and operation of information systems centered on its proprietary ERP suite. The company, which has a 57-year history, reported fiscal 2026 revenue of JPY 135.2 billion, with system integration contributing 40.9%, system support 52.9%, and office automation 6.2%.
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