KAJMY (Kajima) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.74 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 58% Above Median

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KAJMY Kajima Corp KAJMY
79 GF Score
Price $34.80
GF Value $21.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kajima Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kajima KAJMY -3.57% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates KAJMY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,360 Construction companies, Kajima ranks worse than 78.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Kajima's current share price is $34.80. Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.70. Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.74.

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

KAJMY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09   Med: 1.73   Max: 3.68
Current: 2.9

During the past years, Kajima's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.68. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.73.

KAJMY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.01% of 1360 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs KAJMY: 2.90

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.

Kajima's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.138. 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 $12.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kajima  (OTCPK:KAJMY) 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.


Kajima Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kajima Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kajima'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.

Kajima Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kajima 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 1.28 1.18 2.02 1.71 2.97

Kajima 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 1.71 2.05 2.29 3.00 2.97

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

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kajima'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.


Kajima Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Kajima 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=34.80/12.70
=2.74

* 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.

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

For example, Kajima'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)
=19.138/112.7000*112.7000
=19.138

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kajima Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.429 98.100 9.683
201609 8.984 98.000 10.332
201612 8.388 98.400 9.607
201703 9.360 98.100 10.753
201706 10.024 98.500 11.469
201709 10.518 98.800 11.998
201712 10.909 99.400 12.369
201803 12.102 99.200 13.749
201806 11.887 99.200 13.505
201809 12.314 99.900 13.892
201812 12.260 99.700 13.859
201903 13.061 99.700 14.764
201906 13.292 99.800 15.010
201909 13.943 100.100 15.698
201912 13.919 100.500 15.609
202003 14.347 100.300 16.121
202006 14.652 99.900 16.529
202009 15.397 99.900 17.370
202012 16.113 99.300 18.287
202103 15.926 99.900 17.967
202106 16.063 99.500 18.194
202109 16.647 100.100 18.742
202112 16.128 100.100 18.158
202203 16.196 101.100 18.054
202206 14.558 101.800 16.117
202209 14.426 103.100 15.769
202212 15.678 104.100 16.973
202303 16.198 104.400 17.486
202306 15.686 105.200 16.804
202309 15.844 106.200 16.814
202312 16.650 106.800 17.570
202403 16.787 107.200 17.648
202406 15.897 108.200 16.558
202409 17.970 108.900 18.597
202412 16.320 110.700 16.615
202503 17.930 111.100 18.188
202506 18.287 111.700 18.451
202509 18.824 112.000 18.942
202512 18.326 113.000 18.277
202603 19.138 112.700 19.138

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 2.74 mean?
Kajima (KAJMY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.74 as of Jul. 18, 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 Kajima and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 3.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Kajima ranks #1061 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kajima's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.74 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 3.68. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Kajima's value of 2.74 is 132.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kajima ranks #1061 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kajima has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kajima's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kajima ranks #1061 out of 1360 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kajima in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Kajima's value of 2.74 is 132.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kajima's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 3.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Kajima 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 1.18, based on 1,360 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. Kajima's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.74 is 132.2% 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 Kajima and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kajima's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kajima stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kajima (KAJMY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.41, compared to a current price of $34.80 — trading 62.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 132.2% above the Construction industry median of 1.18. Kajima's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kajima (KAJMY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.74 as of Jul. 18, 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 Kajima (KAJMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kajima stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $34.80 is trading 62.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.41. GuruFocus considers Kajima to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAJMY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.74 (58% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: $21.41 vs. price of $34.80 (62.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 132.2% above the Construction median (#1061 of 1360)

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


Kajima Business Description

Other Exchanges 1812:JapanKAJ:Germany
Address 3-1, Motoakasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-8388
Kajima Corp provides civil engineering and project management for multiple industries. It works in multiple phases, from planning and development to maintenance and renovation. The company constructs skyscrapers, power plants, office buildings, and other large structures. It enters into contracts to complete construction work at the designated site and add the necessary improvements. The company has five reportable segments: civil engineering, building business, real estate development, and other domestic subsidiaries, and overseas subsidiaries. The company utilizes research and development for all segments and allows engineers to receive training and enhance expertise through various programs. Japan accounts for the majority of the total revenue.
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