Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.41 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Rakuten Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Rakuten Group FRA:RAKA -0.95% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:RAKA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.80. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rakuten Group ranks worse than 55.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Rakuten Group's current share price is €4.18. Rakuten Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.96. Rakuten Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.41.

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

FRA:RAKA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 1.32   Max: 1.9
Current: 1.43

During the past years, Rakuten Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.90. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.32.

FRA:RAKA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.01% of 809 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs FRA:RAKA: 1.43

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.

Rakuten Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.260. 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 €2.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Rakuten Group  (FRA:RAKA) 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.


Rakuten Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Rakuten Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rakuten 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.

Rakuten Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Rakuten Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.25 1.20 1.18 1.53 1.79

Rakuten 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 1.52 1.42 1.72 1.79 1.30

FRA:RAKA vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Rakuten 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.


Rakuten Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rakuten Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rakuten 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.18/2.96
=1.41

* 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.

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

For example, Rakuten 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)
=2.26/112.7000*112.7000
=2.260

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Rakuten Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.618 98.100 4.156
201609 3.812 98.000 4.384
201612 3.910 98.400 4.478
201703 3.814 98.100 4.382
201706 3.774 98.500 4.318
201709 3.638 98.800 4.150
201712 3.796 99.400 4.304
201803 3.550 99.200 4.033
201806 4.027 99.200 4.575
201809 4.377 99.900 4.938
201812 4.488 99.700 5.073
201903 5.150 99.700 5.822
201906 5.243 99.800 5.921
201909 4.715 100.100 5.308
201912 4.475 100.500 5.018
202003 4.227 100.300 4.750
202006 4.274 99.900 4.822
202009 3.904 99.900 4.404
202012 3.538 99.300 4.015
202103 4.426 99.900 4.993
202106 5.728 99.500 6.488
202109 5.726 100.100 6.447
202112 5.376 100.100 6.053
202203 4.984 101.100 5.556
202206 4.537 101.800 5.023
202209 4.366 103.100 4.773
202212 3.481 104.100 3.769
202303 3.167 104.400 3.419
202306 3.109 105.200 3.331
202309 2.889 106.200 3.066
202312 2.487 106.800 2.624
202403 2.442 107.200 2.567
202406 2.355 108.200 2.453
202409 2.039 108.900 2.110
202412 2.674 110.700 2.722
202503 2.355 111.100 2.389
202506 2.233 111.700 2.253
202509 2.163 112.000 2.177
202512 2.505 113.000 2.498
202603 2.260 112.700 2.260

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 1.41 mean?
Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 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 Rakuten Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Rakuten Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Rakuten Group ranks #445 out of 809 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Rakuten Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Rakuten Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 is near median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 1.90. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Rakuten Group's value of 1.41 is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rakuten Group ranks #445 out of 809 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rakuten Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rakuten Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rakuten Group ranks #445 out of 809 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Rakuten Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Rakuten Group's value of 1.41 is 13.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Rakuten Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Rakuten 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.24, based on 809 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. Rakuten Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 is 13.7% 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 Rakuten Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rakuten Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rakuten Group stock overvalued right now?
Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.80, compared to a current price of €4.18 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 13.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. Rakuten Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 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 Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rakuten Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.18 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.80.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RAKA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.41 (near median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: €4.80 vs. price of €4.18 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#445 of 809)

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


Rakuten Group Business Description

Address 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Rakuten Crimson House, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 158-0094
Rakuten is a leading e-commerce and financial technology service provider in Japan. It has built up a comprehensive Rakuten ecosystem in Japan, including Rakuten Ichiba for e-commerce, Rakuten Travel, Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, and Rakuten Securities, and became the fourth mobile network operator in Japan in April 2020. The loyalty program, Rakuten Super Points, has encouraged cross-use of services in its ecosystem. About 90% of its revenue is generated from the Japanese market.
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