JPPIF (Japan Post Insurance Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.23 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 68% Above Median

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JPPIF Japan Post Insurance Co Ltd JPPIF
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GF Value $5.78
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What is Japan Post Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Japan Post Insurance Co JPPIF 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates JPPIF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 67/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $5.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, Japan Post Insurance Co ranks better than 78.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Japan Post Insurance Co's current share price is $10.15. Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.25. Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.23.

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

JPPIF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.73   Max: 0.87
Current: 0.79

During the past years, Japan Post Insurance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.87. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.73.

JPPIF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.31% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs JPPIF: 0.79

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.

Japan Post Insurance Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.156. 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 $8.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Japan Post Insurance Co  (OTCPK:JPPIF) 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.


Japan Post Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Japan Post Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Post Insurance 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.

Japan Post Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Japan Post Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Japan Post Insurance Co 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 0.56 0.59 0.74 0.79 0.77

JPPIF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Japan Post Insurance 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.


Japan Post Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Japan Post Insurance 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.

Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.15/8.25
=1.23

* 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.

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

For example, Japan Post Insurance Co'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)
=24.156/112.7000*112.7000
=24.156

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Japan Post Insurance Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.203 98.100 10.573
201609 9.733 98.000 11.193
201612 8.988 98.400 10.294
201703 9.121 98.100 10.478
201706 9.696 98.500 11.094
201709 10.162 98.800 11.592
201712 10.853 99.400 12.305
201803 10.497 99.200 11.926
201806 10.297 99.200 11.698
201809 10.085 99.900 11.377
201812 9.364 99.700 10.585
201903 10.676 99.700 12.068
201906 12.265 99.800 13.850
201909 12.346 100.100 13.900
201912 12.856 100.500 14.417
202003 10.615 100.300 11.927
202006 12.968 99.900 14.630
202009 13.964 99.900 15.753
202012 15.483 99.300 17.572
202103 15.493 99.900 17.478
202106 19.520 99.500 22.110
202109 20.178 100.100 22.718
202112 19.493 100.100 21.947
202203 17.034 101.100 18.988
202206 14.387 101.800 15.927
202209 13.049 103.100 14.264
202212 13.269 104.100 14.365
202303 15.479 104.400 16.710
202306 17.262 105.200 18.493
202309 15.796 106.200 16.763
202312 17.353 106.800 18.312
202403 19.739 107.200 20.752
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 20.121 108.900 20.823
202412 19.757 110.700 20.114
202503 18.937 111.100 19.210
202506 21.005 111.700 21.193
202509 23.064 112.000 23.208
202512 24.197 113.000 24.133
202603 24.156 112.700 24.156

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 1.23 mean?
Japan Post Insurance Co (JPPIF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23 as of Jul. 22, 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 Japan Post Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Post Insurance Co ranks #90 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Japan Post Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 0.87. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Japan Post Insurance Co's value of 1.23 is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Post Insurance Co ranks #90 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Post Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Japan Post Insurance Co ranks #90 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Japan Post Insurance Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Japan Post Insurance Co's value of 1.23 is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Post Insurance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Japan Post Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.38, based on 415 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. Japan Post Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23 is 10.9% 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 Japan Post Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Post Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Post Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Insurance Co (JPPIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.78, compared to a current price of $10.15 — trading 75.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 10.9% below the Insurance industry median of 1.38. Japan Post Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Japan Post Insurance Co (JPPIF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 22, 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 Japan Post Insurance Co (JPPIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Insurance Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.15 is trading 75.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.78. GuruFocus considers Japan Post Insurance Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JPPIF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.23 (68% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: $5.78 vs. price of $10.15 (75.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.9% below the Insurance median (#90 of 415)

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


Japan Post Insurance Co Business Description

Address 2-3-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8794
Japan Post Insurance Co Ltd is a life insurance company based in Japan. It is engaged in the life insurance business and the postal life insurance management business. In addition, it provides agency and administrative services for other insurance companies, including foreign insurance companies and other financial services companies, as well as loan guarantees and other related businesses. The group has only one segment, namely, the Life Insurance Business in Japan.
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