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Maruwa CoLSE:MAW 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.41 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates LSE:MAW with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of 円44,802.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,977 Hardware companies, Maruwa Co ranks worse than 89.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maruwa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MAW'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 3.58 Max: 10.81
Current: 8.36
During the past years, Maruwa Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.81. The lowest was 1.39. And the median was 3.58.
LSE:MAW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 89.53% of 1977
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02
vs LSE:MAW: 8.36
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.
Maruwa Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,933.630. 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 円6,888.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Maruwa Co (LSE:MAW) 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.
Maruwa Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Maruwa Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maruwa 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.
LSE:MAW vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Maruwa 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.
Maruwa Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Maruwa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maruwa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Maruwa 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.
Maruwa Co'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 8.41 mean?
Maruwa Co (LSE:MAW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.41 as of Jul. 27, 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 Maruwa Co and its competitors. This is 135% above median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, Maruwa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.39 to 10.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruwa Co ranks #1770 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Maruwa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Maruwa Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.41 is 135% above median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 10.81. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Maruwa Co's value of 8.41 is 316.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maruwa Co ranks #1770 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maruwa Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruwa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Maruwa Co ranks #1770 out of 1977 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Maruwa Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Maruwa Co's value of 8.41 is 316.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Maruwa Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.39 to 10.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Maruwa Co 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 2.02, based on 1,977 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. Maruwa Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.41 is 316.3% 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 Maruwa Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maruwa Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.41, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruwa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruwa Co (LSE:MAW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円44,802.99, compared to a current price of 円57,940.00 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.41, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 316.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Maruwa Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Maruwa Co (LSE:MAW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.41 as of Jul. 27, 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 Maruwa Co (LSE:MAW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruwa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円57,940.00 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円44,802.99.
GuruFocus considers Maruwa Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MAW:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.41 (135% above median its 10-year median of 3.58)
GF Value™: 円44,802.99 vs. price of 円57,940.00 (29.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 316.3% above the Hardware median (#1770 of 1977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MAW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruwa Co Ltd engages in the production and sale of ceramics and electronics parts. The company operates in two business divisions, namely the Ceramic parts business and the Lighting equipment business. The Ceramic Parts business segment manufactures and sells electronic components, ceramic substrates, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The Lighting Equipment business segment produces and markets LED lighting products alongside conventional lighting equipment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Ceramic parts business segment.
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