ZENKOKU HOSHO Co (FRA:ZKH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.42 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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FRA:ZKH ZENKOKU HOSHO Co Ltd FRA:ZKH
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Price €16.50
GF Value €17.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is ZENKOKU HOSHO Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ZENKOKU HOSHO Co FRA:ZKH +0.61% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZKH with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Credit Services companies, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co ranks worse than 81.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's current share price is €16.50. ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.81. ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.42.

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

FRA:ZKH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19   Med: 2.8   Max: 3.4
Current: 2.41

During the past years, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.40. The lowest was 2.19. And the median was 2.80.

FRA:ZKH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.89% of 381 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs FRA:ZKH: 2.41

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.

ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.058. 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 €6.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ZENKOKU HOSHO Co  (FRA:ZKH) 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.


ZENKOKU HOSHO Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ZENKOKU HOSHO Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZENKOKU HOSHO 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.

ZENKOKU HOSHO Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ZENKOKU HOSHO Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ZENKOKU HOSHO 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:ZKH vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, ZENKOKU HOSHO 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.


ZENKOKU HOSHO Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ZENKOKU HOSHO 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.50/6.81
=2.42

* 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.

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

For example, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co'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)
=10.058/112.7000*112.7000
=10.058

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

ZENKOKU HOSHO Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.516 98.100 5.188
201609 4.941 98.000 5.682
201612 4.838 98.400 5.541
201703 5.428 98.100 6.236
201706 5.236 98.500 5.991
201709 5.179 98.800 5.908
201712 5.328 99.400 6.041
201803 6.013 99.200 6.831
201806 6.040 99.200 6.862
201809 6.189 99.900 6.982
201812 6.583 99.700 7.441
201903 7.351 99.700 8.310
201906 7.462 99.800 8.427
201909 7.991 100.100 8.997
201912 8.088 100.500 9.070
202003 8.862 100.300 9.958
202006 8.607 99.900 9.710
202009 8.689 99.900 9.802
202012 8.857 99.300 10.052
202103 9.315 99.900 10.509
202106 8.935 99.500 10.120
202109 9.437 100.100 10.625
202112 9.816 100.100 11.052
202203 10.298 101.100 11.480
202206 9.382 101.800 10.387
202209 9.671 103.100 10.572
202212 9.891 104.100 10.708
202303 10.454 104.400 11.285
202306 9.599 105.200 10.283
202309 9.583 106.200 10.170
202312 9.910 106.800 10.457
202403 10.059 107.200 10.575
202406 9.330 108.200 9.718
202409 10.195 108.900 10.551
202412 10.332 110.700 10.519
202503 10.971 111.100 11.129
202506 10.197 111.700 10.288
202509 9.976 112.000 10.038
202512 9.524 113.000 9.499
202603 10.058 112.700 10.058

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 2.42 mean?
ZENKOKU HOSHO Co (FRA:ZKH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 as of Aug. 13, 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 ZENKOKU HOSHO Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.80. Over the past decade, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.19 to 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co ranks #312 out of 381 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.19 to a high of 3.40. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's value of 2.42 is 165.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co ranks #312 out of 381 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co ranks #312 out of 381 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ZENKOKU HOSHO Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's value of 2.42 is 165.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.19 to 3.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 0.91, ZENKOKU HOSHO 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.91, based on 381 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. ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 is 165.9% 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 ZENKOKU HOSHO Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZENKOKU HOSHO Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co (FRA:ZKH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.02, compared to a current price of €16.50 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 165.9% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.91. ZENKOKU HOSHO Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 ZENKOKU HOSHO Co (FRA:ZKH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42 as of Aug. 13, 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 ZENKOKU HOSHO Co (FRA:ZKH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZENKOKU HOSHO Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.50 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.02. GuruFocus considers ZENKOKU HOSHO Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZKH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.42 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.80)
  • GF Value™: €17.02 vs. price of €16.50 (3.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 165.9% above the Credit Services median (#312 of 381)

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


ZENKOKU HOSHO Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ZNKKY:USA7164:Japan
Address 2-1-1 Otemachi, 24th Floor, Taisei Otemachi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
ZENKOKU HOSHO Co Ltd operates a credit guarantee business. Its main offering is housing loan guarantees, which support a range of customer needs such as home purchases, refinancing, and renovations, with fees determined by factors like collateral value, income, and employment history. It also provides education loan guarantees covering tuition, exam fees, and other school-related costs for both term loans and overdraft formats. In addition, the company offers apartment loan guarantees that cover borrowing for rental housing construction.
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