Mitsui (MEX:8031N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.35 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 101% Above Median

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MEX:8031N Mitsui & Co Ltd MEX:8031N
79 GF Score
Price MXN312.22
GF Value MXN232.71
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What is Mitsui Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mitsui MEX:8031N 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.35 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates MEX:8031N with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN232.71. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 425 Conglomerates companies, Mitsui ranks worse than 80.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), Mitsui's current share price is MXN312.215. Mitsui's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN132.80. Mitsui's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.35.

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

MEX:8031N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 1.17   Max: 3.64
Current: 2.58

During the past years, Mitsui's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.64. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.17.

MEX:8031N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.71% of 425 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs MEX:8031N: 2.58

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.

Mitsui's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN343.916. 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 MXN132.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Mitsui  (MEX:8031N) 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.


Mitsui Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mitsui Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsui'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.

Mitsui Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mitsui 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 1.44 1.58 2.42 1.69 3.23

Mitsui Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.74 2.11 2.58 3.23 2.35

MEX:8031N vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Mitsui'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.


Mitsui Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Mitsui 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=312.215/132.80
=2.35

* 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.

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

For example, Mitsui's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=343.916/113.6000*113.6000
=343.916

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Mitsui Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 169.185 98.000 196.116
201612 180.608 98.400 208.507
201703 173.524 98.100 200.941
201706 172.495 98.500 198.938
201709 181.147 98.800 208.282
201712 203.255 99.400 232.291
201803 195.910 99.200 224.349
201806 215.052 99.200 246.269
201809 212.089 99.900 241.174
201812 216.945 99.700 247.191
201903 214.044 99.700 243.886
201906 216.496 99.800 246.432
201909 222.366 100.100 252.355
201912 217.050 100.500 245.342
202003 243.462 100.300 275.746
202006 246.767 99.900 280.608
202009 244.507 99.900 278.038
202012 235.459 99.300 269.367
202103 256.958 99.900 292.196
202106 264.876 99.500 302.411
202109 271.506 100.100 308.123
202112 277.221 100.100 314.608
202203 293.243 101.100 329.500
202206 272.741 101.800 304.355
202209 269.692 103.100 297.158
202212 285.903 104.100 311.994
202303 280.973 104.400 305.733
202306 272.202 105.200 293.937
202309 275.228 106.200 294.406
202312 279.045 106.800 296.812
202403 278.977 107.200 295.632
202406 308.995 108.200 324.416
202409 349.750 108.900 364.845
202412 353.230 110.700 362.484
202503 360.425 111.100 368.535
202506 344.368 111.700 350.226
202509 346.351 112.000 351.299
202512 340.602 113.000 342.411
202603 351.553 112.700 354.360
202606 343.916 113.600 343.916

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 2.35 mean?
Mitsui (MEX:8031N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.35 as of Aug. 28, 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 Mitsui and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Mitsui's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 3.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #343 out of 425 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Mitsui's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mitsui's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.35 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 3.64. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01. Mitsui's value of 2.35 is 132.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #343 out of 425 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mitsui has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #343 out of 425 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mitsui in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01. Mitsui's value of 2.35 is 132.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 3.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Mitsui 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.01, based on 425 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. Mitsui's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.35 is 132.7% 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 Mitsui and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsui's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.35, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui stock overvalued right now?
Mitsui (MEX:8031N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.35. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN232.71, compared to a current price of MXN312.22 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.35, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 132.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.01. Mitsui's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Mitsui (MEX:8031N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.35 as of Aug. 28, 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 Mitsui (MEX:8031N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN312.22 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN232.71.

Key valuation signals for MEX:8031N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.35 (101% above median its 10-year median of 1.17)
  • GF Value™: MXN232.71 vs. price of MXN312.22 (34.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 132.7% above the Conglomerates median (#343 of 425)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:8031N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mitsui Business Description

Address 2-1, Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8631
Mitsui is a general trading house, or sogo shosha, a type of conglomerate unique to Japan. Its core role is that of a trading intermediary in a variety of industrial sectors, including resources businesses like energy and metals as well as nonresources businesses, both industrial ones like machinery and nonindustrial ones like food, healthcare, and retail. In addition to acting as a trading intermediary (including midstream processing functions to convert inputs into final products), Mitsui participates in upstream production businesses and downstream distribution businesses. Among Japan's large trading houses, Mitsui has the highest exposure to resources businesses.
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