Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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FSE:4530 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Inc FSE:4530
89 GF Score
Price 円3,975.00
GF Value 円3,237.07
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What is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co FSE:4530 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates FSE:4530 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,237.07. Among 759 Drug Manufacturers companies, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 68.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current share price is 円3975.00. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 円3,489.17. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.14.

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

FSE:4530' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 1.85   Max: 3.97
Current: 1.14

During the past years, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.97. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 1.85.

FSE:4530's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
68.91% of 759 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.82 vs FSE:4530: 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.

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円3,838.708. 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3,489.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Nov. 2025.

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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co  (FSE:4530) 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.


Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical 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.

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data
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FSE:4530 vs ESPR, AMPH, ETON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical 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.


Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3975.00/3489.17
=1.14

* 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.

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Nov. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Nov. 2025)
=3838.708/113.2000*113.2000
=3,838.708

Current CPI (Nov. 2025) = 113.2000.

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201602 2,658.588 97.800 3,077.220
201605 2,664.612 98.200 3,071.630
201608 2,610.221 97.900 3,018.151
201611 2,563.461 98.600 2,943.040
201702 2,726.397 98.100 3,146.056
201705 2,718.341 98.600 3,120.854
201708 2,793.319 98.500 3,210.190
201711 2,873.484 99.100 3,282.325
201802 2,916.357 99.500 3,317.906
201805 2,884.396 99.300 3,288.153
201808 2,973.992 99.800 3,373.306
201811 3,002.430 100.000 3,398.751
201902 2,992.016 99.700 3,397.154
201905 2,926.752 100.000 3,313.083
201908 2,954.704 100.000 3,344.725
201911 3,470.806 100.500 3,909.405
202002 3,052.398 100.300 3,444.980
202005 3,040.850 100.100 3,438.803
202008 3,078.994 100.100 3,481.939
202011 3,052.557 99.500 3,472.859
202102 3,086.782 99.800 3,501.240
202105 3,118.580 99.400 3,551.542
202108 3,167.788 99.700 3,596.726
202111 3,107.296 100.100 3,513.945
202202 3,174.960 100.700 3,569.071
202205 3,133.537 101.800 3,484.444
202208 3,314.844 102.700 3,653.752
202211 3,391.887 103.900 3,695.492
202302 3,297.515 104.000 3,589.218
202305 3,336.669 105.100 3,593.824
202308 3,520.272 105.900 3,762.935
202311 3,535.436 106.900 3,743.792
202402 3,496.970 106.900 3,703.059
202405 3,607.393 108.100 3,777.585
202408 3,730.036 109.100 3,870.212
202411 3,563.269 110.000 3,666.928
202502 3,794.005 110.800 3,876.186
202505 3,705.618 111.800 3,752.021
202508 3,738.953 112.100 3,775.642
202511 3,838.708 113.200 3,838.708

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 1.14 mean?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 as of Jul. 15, 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 3.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #236 out of 759 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 3.97. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.14 is 37.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #236 out of 759 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ESPR and AMPH?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #236 out of 759 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.14 is 37.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 3.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has consistently been below 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.82, based on 759 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. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 37.4% below 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,237.07, compared to a current price of 円3,975.00 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 37.4% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.82. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Jul. 15, 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,975.00 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,237.07.

Key valuation signals for FSE:4530:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (38% below median its 10-year median of 1.85)
  • GF Value™: 円3,237.07 vs. price of 円3,975.00 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100
  • Industry Position: 37.4% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#236 of 759)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges HTSUY:USA
Address 408 Tashiro Daikancho, Saga Prefecture, Tosu, JPN, 841-0017
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, procurement, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company operates a single business segment, focusing on medical and general pharmaceuticals both in Japan and overseas. It markets drugs under the Salonpas, Nobinobi / Salonsip, Butenalock, and Mohrus brands, which mainly serve topical medication needs with pain relief creams, gels, sprays, lotions, and ointments.
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