MBS (FSE:1401) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.93 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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FSE:1401 MBS Inc FSE:1401
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Price 円1,070.00
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What is MBS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

MBS FSE:1401 20 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.93 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 3.78. GuruFocus rates FSE:1401 with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,307.18. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,342 Construction companies, MBS ranks worse than 79.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), MBS's current share price is 円1070.00. MBS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円364.88. MBS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.93.

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

FSE:1401' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.22   Med: 3.78   Max: 5.31
Current: 2.93

During the past years, MBS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.31. The lowest was 2.22. And the median was 3.78.

FSE:1401's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.21% of 1342 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.145 vs FSE:1401: 2.93

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.

MBS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円538.068. 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 円364.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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MBS  (FSE:1401) 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.


MBS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


MBS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MBS'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.

MBS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

MBS Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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MBS Quarterly Data
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FSE:1401 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, MBS'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.


MBS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, MBS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MBS 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.

MBS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1070.00/364.88
=2.93

* 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.

MBS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=538.068/112.2000*112.2000
=538.068

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

MBS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201511 180.510 98.100 206.455
201602 182.427 97.800 209.287
201605 188.179 98.200 215.007
201608 189.092 97.900 216.712
201611 199.443 98.600 226.952
201702 203.522 98.100 232.774
201705 214.231 98.600 243.780
201708 223.958 98.500 255.107
201711 232.923 99.100 263.713
201802 238.482 99.500 268.921
201805 252.357 99.300 285.141
201808 254.769 99.800 286.424
201811 269.387 100.000 302.252
201902 274.734 99.700 309.179
201905 287.996 100.000 323.132
201908 292.005 100.000 327.630
201911 306.515 100.500 342.199
202002 314.729 100.300 352.070
202005 315.844 100.100 354.023
202008 315.412 100.100 353.539
202011 321.886 99.500 362.971
202102 337.832 99.800 379.807
202105 354.058 99.400 399.651
202108 349.888 99.700 393.756
202111 360.436 100.100 404.005
202202 367.346 100.700 409.297
202205 390.871 101.800 430.803
202208 388.163 102.700 424.069
202211 399.053 103.900 430.931
202302 407.348 104.000 439.466
202305 428.154 105.100 457.078
202308 435.988 105.900 461.925
202311 450.199 106.900 472.519
202402 463.598 106.900 486.583
202405 471.997 108.100 489.899
202411 485.651 110.000 495.364
202505 518.315 111.800 520.169
202508 508.276 112.100 508.729
202511 520.603 113.200 516.004
202602 538.068 112.200 538.068

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 2.93 mean?
MBS (FSE:1401) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.93 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 MBS and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 3.78. Over the past decade, MBS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.22 to 5.31. According to the industry distribution chart, MBS ranks #1063 out of 1342 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is MBS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MBS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.93 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 5.31. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. MBS's value of 2.93 is 155.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MBS ranks #1063 out of 1342 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MBS has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MBS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, MBS ranks #1063 out of 1342 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places MBS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. MBS's value of 2.93 is 155.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MBS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.22 to 5.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.78 vs. the industry median of 1.15, MBS 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.15, based on 1,342 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. MBS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.93 is 155.9% 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 MBS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MBS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.93, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 3.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBS stock overvalued right now?
MBS (FSE:1401) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.93. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,307.18, compared to a current price of 円1,070.00 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.93, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.78 and 155.9% above the Construction industry median of 1.15. MBS's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 MBS (FSE:1401), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.93 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 MBS (FSE:1401) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,070.00 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,307.18.

Key valuation signals for FSE:1401:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.93 (22% below median its 10-year median of 3.78)
  • GF Value™: 円1,307.18 vs. price of 円1,070.00 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 155.9% above the Construction median (#1063 of 1342)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:1401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MBS Business Description

Other Exchanges 1401:Japan
Address Yamaguchi Prefecture, Ube, JPN, 1173-162
MBS Inc is a Japanese firm engaged in exterior and interior decoration of houses and buildings. It develops and sells functional paint and offers construction work. It also provides disaster prevention coating.
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