Komatsu (MEX:6301N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.99 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:6301N Komatsu Ltd MEX:6301N
84 GF Score
Price MXN725.44
GF Value MXN486.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Komatsu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Komatsu MEX:6301N 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates MEX:6301N with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN486.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 165 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Komatsu ranks worse than 69.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Komatsu's current share price is MXN725.44. Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN364.08. Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.99.

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

MEX:6301N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02   Med: 1.93   Max: 3.48
Current: 2.85

During the past years, Komatsu's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.48. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.93.

MEX:6301N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.7% of 165 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs MEX:6301N: 2.85

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.

Komatsu's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN442.753. 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 MXN364.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Komatsu  (MEX:6301N) 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.


Komatsu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Komatsu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Komatsu'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.

Komatsu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Komatsu 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 1.70 1.70 2.08 1.82 2.33

Komatsu 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 1.82 1.96 2.09 1.97 2.33

MEX:6301N vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Komatsu'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.


Komatsu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Komatsu 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=725.44/364.08
=1.99

* 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.

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

For example, Komatsu'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)
=442.753/112.7000*112.7000
=442.753

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Komatsu Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 263.411 98.100 302.614
201609 287.589 98.000 330.727
201612 292.574 98.400 335.092
201703 278.810 98.100 320.305
201706 276.445 98.500 316.298
201709 288.116 98.800 328.651
201712 310.630 99.400 352.193
201803 302.303 99.200 343.443
201806 321.097 99.200 364.795
201809 314.426 99.900 354.713
201812 318.495 99.700 360.024
201903 335.703 99.700 379.476
201906 334.492 99.800 377.728
201909 347.614 100.100 391.370
201912 330.210 100.500 370.295
202003 408.443 100.300 458.938
202006 400.550 99.900 451.872
202009 393.535 99.900 443.958
202012 364.903 99.300 414.145
202103 380.491 99.900 429.243
202106 369.588 99.500 418.619
202109 394.476 100.100 444.130
202112 393.441 100.100 442.965
202203 396.560 101.100 442.060
202206 388.467 101.800 430.061
202209 382.620 103.100 418.247
202212 367.942 104.100 398.339
202303 362.183 104.400 390.977
202306 348.720 105.200 373.581
202309 356.867 106.200 378.709
202312 353.476 106.800 373.003
202403 355.235 107.200 373.461
202406 392.669 108.200 409.000
202409 438.144 108.900 453.433
202412 459.500 110.700 467.802
202503 471.963 111.100 478.760
202506 441.758 111.700 445.713
202509 439.623 112.000 442.371
202512 430.533 113.000 429.390
202603 442.753 112.700 442.753

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 1.99 mean?
Komatsu (MEX:6301N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 as of Aug. 08, 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 Komatsu and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Komatsu ranks #115 out of 165 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Komatsu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 is near median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 3.48. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Komatsu's value of 1.99 is 31.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Komatsu ranks #115 out of 165 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Komatsu has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Komatsu ranks #115 out of 165 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Komatsu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Komatsu's value of 1.99 is 31.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Komatsu's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Komatsu 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.51, based on 165 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. Komatsu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 is 31.8% 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 Komatsu and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Komatsu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Komatsu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Komatsu (MEX:6301N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN486.47, compared to a current price of MXN725.44 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 31.8% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.51. Komatsu's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Komatsu (MEX:6301N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Aug. 08, 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 Komatsu (MEX:6301N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Komatsu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN725.44 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN486.47. GuruFocus considers Komatsu to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:6301N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.99 (near median its 10-year median of 1.93)
  • GF Value™: MXN486.47 vs. price of MXN725.44 (49.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.8% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#115 of 165)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:6301N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Komatsu Business Description

Address 1-2-20 Kaigan, Shiodome Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8316
Komatsu, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world's second-largest manufacturer of construction, mining, and utility equipment, with a legacy dating back to 1921. Operating in over 150 countries, Komatsu delivers a full suite of heavy machinery, intelligent solutions, and lifecycle services across infrastructure, energy, natural resources, and industrial sectors.
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