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Wacoal HoldingsFRA:WA5 -0.82%65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:WA5 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 866 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Wacoal Holdings ranks worse than 55.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wacoal Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WA5'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.98 Max: 1.57
Current: 1.14
During the past years, Wacoal Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.57. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.98.
FRA:WA5's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 55.54% of 866
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.965
vs FRA:WA5: 1.14
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.
Wacoal Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.111. 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 €21.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Wacoal Holdings (FRA:WA5) 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.
Wacoal Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Wacoal Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacoal Holdings'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.
Wacoal Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:WA5 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Wacoal Holdings'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.
Wacoal Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wacoal Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacoal Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Wacoal Holdings 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.
Wacoal Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 1.15 mean?
Wacoal Holdings (FRA:WA5) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.15 as of Jul. 30, 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 Wacoal Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Wacoal Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacoal Holdings ranks #481 out of 866 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Wacoal Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wacoal Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.15 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.57. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Wacoal Holdings' value of 1.15 is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacoal Holdings ranks #481 out of 866 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wacoal Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacoal Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Wacoal Holdings ranks #481 out of 866 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wacoal Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Wacoal Holdings' value of 1.15 is 19.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Wacoal Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Wacoal Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.97, based on 866 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. Wacoal Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.15 is 19.2% 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 Wacoal Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacoal Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacoal Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacoal Holdings (FRA:WA5) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.00, compared to a current price of €24.20 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 19.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.97. Wacoal Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Wacoal Holdings (FRA:WA5), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 as of Jul. 30, 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 Wacoal Holdings (FRA:WA5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacoal Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.20 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.00.
GuruFocus considers Wacoal Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WA5:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.15 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: €26.00 vs. price of €24.20 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#481 of 866)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WA5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacoal Holdings Corp primarily manufactures and sells women's intimate apparel under the Wacoal brand. Roughly three fourths of its sales are from women's foundation garments and lingerie, which includes brassieres, girdles, slips, and women's briefs. Other innerwear includes nightwear, hosiery, and children's underwear. Remaining sales consist of outerwear and sportswear, textile products, and nonapparel businesses. Wacoal sells most of its apparel wholesale to department stores and other retailers. Less than a fourth of its apparel sales are direct to the customer via its retail stores, catalog sales, and internet orders. The vast majority of Wacoal's sales are in Japan. It also has sales in China, Europe, and the United States.
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