JGCCF (JGC Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.46 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 40% Above Median

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What is JGC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

JGC Holdings JGCCF -0.16% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates JGCCF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.58. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, JGC Holdings ranks worse than 54.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), JGC Holdings's current share price is $15.175. JGC Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.37. JGC Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.46.

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

JGCCF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 1.04   Max: 2.02
Current: 1.31

During the past years, JGC Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.02. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.04.

JGCCF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.01% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs JGCCF: 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.

JGC Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.189. 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 $10.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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JGC Holdings  (OTCPK:JGCCF) 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.


JGC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


JGC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JGC Holdings'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.

JGC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

JGC Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.94 1.00 0.88 0.68 1.30

JGC Holdings 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 0.68 0.72 0.87 1.08 1.30

JGCCF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JGC Holdings'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.


JGC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JGC Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JGC Holdings 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.

JGC Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.175/10.37
=1.46

* 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.

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

For example, JGC Holdings'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)
=11.189/112.7000*112.7000
=11.189

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

JGC Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.342 98.100 17.625
201609 14.970 98.000 17.216
201612 13.614 98.400 15.592
201703 13.416 98.100 15.413
201706 13.600 98.500 15.561
201709 13.950 98.800 15.913
201712 14.046 99.400 15.925
201803 14.752 99.200 16.760
201806 14.097 99.200 16.015
201809 14.144 99.900 15.956
201812 13.992 99.700 15.816
201903 14.594 99.700 16.497
201906 14.690 99.800 16.589
201909 14.687 100.100 16.536
201912 14.680 100.500 16.462
202003 14.372 100.300 16.149
202006 14.668 99.900 16.547
202009 15.106 99.900 17.042
202012 15.607 99.300 17.713
202103 15.200 99.900 17.148
202106 12.929 99.500 14.644
202109 13.090 100.100 14.738
202112 12.881 100.100 14.502
202203 12.926 101.100 14.409
202206 11.765 101.800 13.025
202209 11.292 103.100 12.343
202212 12.123 104.100 13.125
202303 12.356 104.400 13.338
202306 11.772 105.200 12.611
202309 11.308 106.200 12.000
202312 11.559 106.800 12.198
202403 10.671 107.200 11.218
202406 10.400 108.200 10.833
202409 11.390 108.900 11.787
202412 10.171 110.700 10.355
202503 10.844 111.100 11.000
202506 10.876 111.700 10.973
202509 11.494 112.000 11.566
202512 11.373 113.000 11.343
202603 11.189 112.700 11.189

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 1.46 mean?
JGC Holdings (JGCCF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46 as of Jul. 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 JGC Holdings and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, JGC Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #734 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is JGC Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
JGC Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.02. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. JGC Holdings' value of 1.46 is 25.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #734 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JGC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JGC Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #734 out of 1359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places JGC Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. JGC Holdings' value of 1.46 is 25.9% above this benchmark. Historically, JGC Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.16, JGC Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,359 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. JGC Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46 is 25.9% 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 JGC Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JGC Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JGC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
JGC Holdings (JGCCF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.58, compared to a current price of $15.18 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 25.9% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. JGC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 JGC Holdings (JGCCF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46 as of Jul. 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 JGC Holdings (JGCCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.18 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.58.

Key valuation signals for JGCCF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.46 (40% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
  • GF Value™: $8.58 vs. price of $15.18 (76.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.9% above the Construction median (#734 of 1359)

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


JGC Holdings Business Description

Address 2-3-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-Ku, Kanagawa, Yokohama-shi, JPN, 220-6001
JGC Holdings Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in providing infrastructure construction services. The company operates through two segments. The Comprehensive Engineering segment provides EPC services including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of equipment and facilities for petroleum, oil refining, petrochemicals, gas, and LNG. The Functional Materials Manufacturing segment produces and sells catalysts, nanoparticle technology products, clean and safety materials, electronic materials, high-performance ceramics, and next-generation energy solutions. The Others segment includes consulting, office support, desalination, and crude oil and gas production and sales. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Comprehensive engineering segment.
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