HRIBF (Horiba) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.71 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 118% Above Median

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What is Horiba Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Horiba HRIBF 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.71 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 2.16. GuruFocus rates HRIBF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,968 Hardware companies, Horiba ranks worse than 79.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Horiba's current share price is $162.47. Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $34.48. Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.71.

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

HRIBF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5   Med: 2.16   Max: 5.34
Current: 4.95

During the past years, Horiba's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.34. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 2.16.

HRIBF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.67% of 1968 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs HRIBF: 4.95

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.

Horiba's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $53.239. 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 $34.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Horiba  (OTCPK:HRIBF) 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.


Horiba Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Horiba Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Horiba'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.

Horiba Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Horiba Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Horiba Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 2.01 2.22 2.42 2.98 0.00

HRIBF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Horiba'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.


Horiba Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Horiba 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=162.47/34.48
=4.71

* 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.

Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Horiba's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=53.239/113.0000*113.0000
=53.239

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Horiba Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 26.472 97.900 30.555
201606 27.355 98.100 31.510
201609 28.669 98.000 33.057
201612 27.239 98.400 31.281
201703 28.087 98.100 32.353
201706 29.663 98.500 34.030
201709 30.742 98.800 35.160
201712 31.669 99.400 36.002
201803 33.694 99.200 38.381
201806 33.212 99.200 37.832
201809 33.171 99.900 37.521
201812 34.220 99.700 38.785
201903 34.338 99.700 38.919
201906 35.523 99.800 40.221
201909 35.551 100.100 40.132
201912 37.293 100.500 41.931
202003 36.658 100.300 41.300
202006 37.260 99.900 42.146
202009 38.496 99.900 43.544
202012 40.792 99.300 46.420
202103 40.470 99.900 45.777
202106 41.226 99.500 46.819
202109 41.824 100.100 47.214
202112 42.570 100.100 48.056
202203 42.237 101.100 47.209
202206 39.739 101.800 44.111
202209 38.574 103.100 42.278
202212 42.270 104.100 45.884
202303 44.129 104.400 47.764
202306 44.668 105.200 47.980
202309 43.962 106.200 46.777
202312 46.617 106.800 49.323
202403 46.039 107.200 48.530
202406 45.867 108.200 47.902
202409 48.140 108.900 49.952
202412 48.768 110.700 49.781
202503 48.901 111.100 49.737
202506 51.731 111.700 52.333
202509 52.149 112.000 52.615
202512 53.239 113.000 53.239

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 4.71 mean?
Horiba (HRIBF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.71 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 Horiba and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 2.16. Over the past decade, Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 5.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Horiba ranks #1568 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Horiba's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.71 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 2.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 5.34. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Horiba's value of 4.71 is 135.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horiba ranks #1568 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Horiba has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horiba's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Horiba ranks #1568 out of 1968 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Horiba in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Horiba's value of 4.71 is 135.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Horiba's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 5.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.16 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Horiba 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.00, based on 1,968 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. Horiba's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.71 is 135.5% 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 Horiba and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horiba's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.71, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horiba stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horiba (HRIBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.59, compared to a current price of $162.47 — trading 120.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.71, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 2.16 and 135.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Horiba's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Horiba (HRIBF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.71 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 Horiba (HRIBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horiba stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $162.47 is trading 120.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.59. GuruFocus considers Horiba to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HRIBF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.71 (118% above median its 10-year median of 2.16)
  • GF Value™: $73.59 vs. price of $162.47 (120.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.5% above the Hardware median (#1568 of 1968)

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


Horiba Business Description

Other Exchanges 6856:Japan01H:Germany
Address 2, Miyanohigashi-cho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8551
Horiba Ltd provides analytical and measurement equipment. The company operates through five segments. The Automobile segment offers automotive validation, verification technologies, and consulting services. The Environment/Accounting Process segment provides measurement technologies for air, water, and soil quality to support environmental conservation. The Medical segment develops and distributes in vitro diagnostic systems, mainly in the field of hematology. The Science segment delivers high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions. The Semiconductor segment specializes in fluid control, measurement, and analysis technologies for researchers, developers, and manufacturers across regions.
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