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IFIS JapanIFISF -1.84%82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates IFISF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.02. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Business Services companies, IFIS Japan ranks better than 55.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IFIS Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IFISF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 1.82 Max: 3.62
Current: 1.31
During the past years, IFIS Japan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.62. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.82.
IFISF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 55.95% of 706
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.525
vs IFISF: 1.31
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.
IFIS Japan's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.873. 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 $3.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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IFIS Japan (OTCPK:IFISF) 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.
IFIS Japan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
IFIS Japan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IFIS Japan'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.
IFISF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, IFIS Japan'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.
IFIS Japan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, IFIS Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IFIS Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
IFIS Japan 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.
IFIS Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 1.26 mean?
IFIS Japan (IFISF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.26 as of Aug. 26, 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 IFIS Japan and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, IFIS Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, IFIS Japan ranks #311 out of 706 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is IFIS Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
IFIS Japan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.26 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 3.62. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. IFIS Japan's value of 1.26 is 17.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IFIS Japan ranks #311 out of 706 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IFIS Japan has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IFIS Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, IFIS Japan ranks #311 out of 706 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts IFIS Japan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. IFIS Japan's value of 1.26 is 17.4% below this benchmark. Historically, IFIS Japan's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 3.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 1.53, IFIS Japan 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.53, based on 706 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. IFIS Japan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.26 is 17.4% 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 IFIS Japan and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IFIS Japan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IFIS Japan stock overvalued right now?
IFIS Japan (IFISF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.26. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.02, compared to a current price of $4.27 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 17.4% below the Business Services industry median of 1.53. IFIS Japan's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 IFIS Japan (IFISF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Aug. 26, 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 IFIS Japan (IFISF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFIS Japan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.27 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.02.
Key valuation signals for IFISF:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.26 (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: $5.02 vs. price of $4.27 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% below the Business Services median (#311 of 706)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IFISF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IFIS Japan Ltd is a financial information services company. The principal business activities of the company include the distribution of research reports in electronic media, the supply of financial data and consensus data, and the production and printing of financial documents. Its services cover investment information, investor relations, and documentation for securities firms and investment trusts. It also provides IFIS consensus to newspapers, magazines, and Internet portals. The company mainly serves the listed companies, securities firms, and institutional investors. The company operates in five segments, which include: Investment Intelligence Business, Document Solutions Business, Fund Disclosure Business, IT Solutions Business, and Language Solutions Business.
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