YASKAWA Electric (FRA:YEC0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.31 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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FRA:YEC0 YASKAWA Electric Corp FRA:YEC0
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Price €57.50
GF Value €52.80
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What is YASKAWA Electric Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

YASKAWA Electric FRA:YEC0 +3.60% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.31 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 6.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:YEC0 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,255 Industrial Products companies, YASKAWA Electric ranks worse than 74.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), YASKAWA Electric's current share price is €57.50. YASKAWA Electric's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €13.33. YASKAWA Electric's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.31.

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

FRA:YEC0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42   Med: 6.02   Max: 11.7
Current: 4.19

During the past years, YASKAWA Electric's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.70. The lowest was 2.42. And the median was 6.02.

FRA:YEC0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.1% of 2255 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs FRA:YEC0: 4.19

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.

YASKAWA Electric's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €20.244. 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 €13.33 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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YASKAWA Electric  (FRA:YEC0) 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.


YASKAWA Electric Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


YASKAWA Electric Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YASKAWA Electric'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.

YASKAWA Electric Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

YASKAWA Electric Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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YASKAWA Electric Quarterly Data
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FRA:YEC0 vs VRT, BE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, YASKAWA Electric'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.


YASKAWA Electric Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, YASKAWA Electric's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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YASKAWA Electric 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.

YASKAWA Electric's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=57.50/13.33
=4.31

* 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.

YASKAWA Electric's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, YASKAWA Electric's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=20.244/113.5000*113.5000
=20.244

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 113.5000.

YASKAWA Electric Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.435 98.100 13.230
201609 11.760 98.000 13.620
201612 11.681 98.400 13.474
201703 12.345 98.100 14.283
201706 12.416 98.500 14.307
201709 12.539 98.800 14.405
201712 12.757 99.400 14.567
201805 13.564 99.300 15.504
201808 14.164 99.800 16.108
201811 14.404 100.000 16.349
201902 14.754 99.700 16.796
201905 14.249 100.000 16.173
201908 14.746 100.000 16.737
201911 14.494 100.500 16.369
202002 14.563 100.300 16.480
202005 14.477 100.100 16.415
202008 14.009 100.100 15.884
202011 14.539 99.500 16.585
202102 14.787 99.800 16.817
202105 15.042 99.400 17.176
202108 15.995 99.700 18.209
202111 16.575 100.100 18.794
202202 17.029 100.700 19.194
202205 17.097 101.800 19.062
202208 18.254 102.700 20.174
202211 17.289 103.900 18.886
202302 18.660 104.000 20.365
202305 18.249 105.100 19.708
202308 18.147 105.900 19.449
202311 17.933 106.900 19.040
202402 18.932 106.900 20.101
202405 18.639 108.100 19.570
202408 19.073 109.100 19.842
202411 19.643 110.000 20.268
202502 21.061 110.800 21.574
202505 20.091 111.800 20.396
202508 20.080 112.100 20.331
202511 19.916 113.200 19.969
202602 20.338 112.200 20.574
202605 20.244 113.500 20.244

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 4.31 mean?
YASKAWA Electric (FRA:YEC0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.31 as of Aug. 06, 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 YASKAWA Electric and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 6.02. Over the past decade, YASKAWA Electric's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.42 to 11.70. According to the industry distribution chart, YASKAWA Electric ranks #1671 out of 2255 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is YASKAWA Electric's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
YASKAWA Electric's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.31 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 6.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 11.70. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. YASKAWA Electric's value of 4.31 is 108.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YASKAWA Electric ranks #1671 out of 2255 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YASKAWA Electric has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YASKAWA Electric's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, YASKAWA Electric ranks #1671 out of 2255 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places YASKAWA Electric in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. YASKAWA Electric's value of 4.31 is 108.2% above this benchmark. Historically, YASKAWA Electric's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.42 to 11.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.02 vs. the industry median of 2.07, YASKAWA Electric 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.07, based on 2,255 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. YASKAWA Electric's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.31 is 108.2% 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 YASKAWA Electric and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YASKAWA Electric's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.31, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 6.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YASKAWA Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YASKAWA Electric (FRA:YEC0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.80, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.31, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 6.02 and 108.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. YASKAWA Electric's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 YASKAWA Electric (FRA:YEC0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.31 as of Aug. 06, 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 YASKAWA Electric (FRA:YEC0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YASKAWA Electric stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €52.80. GuruFocus considers YASKAWA Electric to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:YEC0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.31 (28% below median its 10-year median of 6.02)
  • GF Value™: €52.80 vs. price of €57.50 (8.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 108.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1671 of 2255)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:YEC0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YASKAWA Electric Business Description

Address 2-1 Kurosakijoishi, Yahata-nishi Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu, JPN, 806-0004
Yaskawa Electric manufactures and sells servo motors, AC drives (inverters), industrial robots, and other motor-based products. It operates mainly in Asia, the Americas, and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. According to the company, it has the leading global share with AC servo motors/controllers, its cumulative AC servo motor shipments reached 20 million units in 2020, and it is also considered as one of the big four industrial robotics companies. Founded in 1915, and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, Yaskawa continues to evolve its offering toward higher-value, software-integrated automation systems to support long-term growth.
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