Jeol (JELLF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.99 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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JELLF Jeol Ltd JELLF
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Price $40.78
GF Value $34.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Jeol Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Jeol JELLF 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.99 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates JELLF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,980 Hardware companies, Jeol ranks worse than 79.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Jeol's current share price is $40.78. Jeol's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.22. Jeol's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.99.

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

JELLF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.74   Med: 4.55   Max: 14.17
Current: 5.09

During the past years, Jeol's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.17. The lowest was 1.74. And the median was 4.55.

JELLF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.49% of 1980 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs JELLF: 5.09

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.

Jeol's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.750. 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 $10.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Jeol  (OTCPK:JELLF) 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.


Jeol Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Jeol Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jeol'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.

Jeol Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Jeol Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Jeol 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 3.41 3.14 3.48 3.30 3.62

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

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Jeol'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.


Jeol Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Jeol 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.78/10.22
=3.99

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=18.75/112.7000*112.7000
=18.750

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Jeol Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.552 98.100 6.378
201609 5.701 98.000 6.556
201612 5.224 98.400 5.983
201703 5.918 98.100 6.799
201706 5.648 98.500 6.462
201709 5.986 98.800 6.828
201712 6.247 99.400 7.083
201803 7.297 99.200 8.290
201806 6.768 99.200 7.689
201809 7.099 99.900 8.009
201812 6.975 99.700 7.884
201903 7.745 99.700 8.755
201906 7.475 99.800 8.441
201909 8.095 100.100 9.114
201912 8.429 100.500 9.452
202003 8.666 100.300 9.737
202006 8.659 99.900 9.768
202009 9.192 99.900 10.370
202012 9.468 99.300 10.746
202103 9.710 99.900 10.954
202106 9.655 99.500 10.936
202109 13.779 100.100 15.513
202112 13.855 100.100 15.599
202203 14.202 101.100 15.832
202206 12.940 101.800 14.326
202209 12.679 103.100 13.860
202212 14.147 104.100 15.316
202303 14.929 104.400 16.116
202306 14.332 105.200 15.354
202309 14.492 106.200 15.379
202312 15.038 106.800 15.869
202403 16.400 107.200 17.241
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 18.007 108.900 18.635
202412 17.884 110.700 18.207
202503 17.927 111.100 18.185
202506 18.600 111.700 18.767
202509 19.002 112.000 19.121
202512 18.802 113.000 18.752
202603 18.750 112.700 18.750

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 3.99 mean?
Jeol (JELLF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.99 as of Jul. 21, 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 Jeol and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 4.55. Over the past decade, Jeol's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 14.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Jeol ranks #1574 out of 1980 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Jeol's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Jeol's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.99 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 4.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.74 to a high of 14.17. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Jeol's value of 3.99 is 98.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jeol ranks #1574 out of 1980 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jeol has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jeol's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Jeol ranks #1574 out of 1980 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Jeol in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Jeol's value of 3.99 is 98.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Jeol's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 14.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Jeol 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 2.01, based on 1,980 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. Jeol's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.99 is 98.5% 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 Jeol and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jeol's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.99, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jeol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jeol (JELLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.12, compared to a current price of $40.78 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.99, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 98.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Jeol'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 Jeol (JELLF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.99 as of Jul. 21, 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 Jeol (JELLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jeol stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.78 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.12. GuruFocus considers Jeol to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JELLF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.99 (12% below median its 10-year median of 4.55)
  • GF Value™: $34.12 vs. price of $40.78 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.5% above the Hardware median (#1574 of 1980)

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


Jeol Business Description

Other Exchanges 6951:JapanJEL:Germany
Address 3-1-2 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, JPN, 196-8558
Jeol Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of scientific and measuring instruments, industrial equipment, and medical equipment. The group has three reportable segments: Scientific and Measuring Instruments, Industrial Equipment, and Medical Equipment. The Scientific and Measuring Instruments segment manufactures and sells electron microscopes, nuclear magnetic resonance devices, and mass spectrometers. The Industrial Equipment segment manufactures and sells electron beam lithography equipment, electron beam metal 3D printers, and high-frequency power supplies. The Medical Equipment segment manufactures and sells automatic analyzers and related products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Scientific and Measuring Instruments segment.
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