Cotta Co (FSE:3359) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.17 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 875% Above Median

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FSE:3359 Cotta Co Ltd FSE:3359
12 GF Score
Price 円369.00
GF Value 円844.02
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What is Cotta Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cotta Co FSE:3359 12 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 875% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates FSE:3359 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円844.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Packaging & Containers companies, Cotta Co ranks worse than 51.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Cotta Co's current share price is 円369.00. Cotta Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was 円316.21. Cotta Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.17.

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

FSE:3359' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.12   Max: 2.43
Current: 1.17

During the past 13 years, Cotta Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.43. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.12.

FSE:3359's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.44% of 313 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs FSE:3359: 1.17

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.

Cotta Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was 円422.459. 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316.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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Cotta Co  (FSE:3359) 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.


Cotta Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cotta Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cotta 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.

Cotta Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cotta Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 2.39 2.43 1.51 1.17

Cotta Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 2.17 1.51 1.23 1.17 0.00

FSE:3359 vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cotta 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.


Cotta Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cotta Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cotta 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=369.00/316.21
=1.17

* 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.

Cotta Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, Cotta Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=422.459/112.0000*112.0000
=422.459

Current CPI (Sep25) = 112.0000.

Cotta Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 183.676 98.000 209.915
201709 203.978 98.800 231.230
201809 233.194 99.900 261.439
201909 250.472 100.100 280.248
202009 269.742 99.900 302.413
202109 289.136 100.100 323.509
202209 317.239 103.100 344.624
202309 365.778 106.200 385.755
202409 389.461 108.900 400.548
202509 422.459 112.000 422.459

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 1.17 mean?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17 as of Aug. 04, 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 Cotta Co and its competitors. This is 875% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Cotta Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 2.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #161 out of 313 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Cotta Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cotta Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17 is 875% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.43. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Cotta Co's value of 1.17 is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #161 out of 313 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cotta Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cotta Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #161 out of 313 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cotta Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Cotta Co's value of 1.17 is 7.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cotta Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 2.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Cotta 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.09, based on 313 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. Cotta Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17 is 7.3% 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 Cotta Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cotta Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 875% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cotta Co stock overvalued right now?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17. The stock's GF Value™ is 円844.02, compared to a current price of 円369.00 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 875% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 7.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.09. Cotta Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Aug. 04, 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cotta Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円369.00 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円844.02.

Key valuation signals for FSE:3359:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.17 (875% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
  • GF Value™: 円844.02 vs. price of 円369.00 (56.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#161 of 313)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cotta Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3359:Japan
Address 4478-8 Kamiao, Oita Prefecture, Tsukumi, JPN, 879-2461
Cotta Co Ltd manufactures and sells confectionery food materials and food packaging materials in Japan. It offers cake boxes, handbags, wrapping paper, ribbons, freshness preserving agents, and confectionery materials such as butter and flour. The company serves candy stores, bakeries, and individuals.
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