KDDI (MEX:9433N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:9433N KDDI Corp MEX:9433N
82 GF Score
Price MXN278.11
GF Value MXN261.71
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What is KDDI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KDDI MEX:9433N 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates MEX:9433N with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN261.71. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 290 Telecommunication Services companies, KDDI ranks worse than 64.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), KDDI's current share price is MXN278.11. KDDI's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was MXN111.32. KDDI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.50.

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

MEX:9433N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97   Med: 2.5   Max: 3.53
Current: 2.61

During the past 13 years, KDDI's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.53. The lowest was 1.97. And the median was 2.50.

MEX:9433N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.48% of 290 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.715 vs MEX:9433N: 2.61

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.

KDDI's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was MXN151.539. 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 MXN111.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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KDDI  (MEX:9433N) 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.


KDDI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


KDDI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KDDI'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.

KDDI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

KDDI 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 2.50 2.30 2.30 2.20 2.38

KDDI Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 2.30 2.29 2.20 2.17 2.38

MEX:9433N vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, KDDI'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.


KDDI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KDDI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KDDI 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=278.11/111.32
=2.50

* 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.

KDDI's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, KDDI's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=151.539/112.7000*112.7000
=151.539

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

KDDI Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 120.574 98.100 138.519
201803 134.385 99.200 152.673
201903 155.280 99.700 175.527
202003 207.584 100.300 233.247
202103 196.685 99.900 221.886
202203 188.844 101.100 210.512
202303 158.284 104.400 170.868
202403 138.002 107.200 145.082
202503 173.613 111.100 176.113
202603 151.539 112.700 151.539

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 2.50 mean?
KDDI (MEX:9433N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 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 KDDI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.50. Over the past decade, KDDI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 3.53. According to the industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #187 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is KDDI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KDDI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is near median its 10-year median of 2.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 3.53. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72. KDDI's value of 2.50 is 45.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KDDI ranks #187 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KDDI has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KDDI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #187 out of 290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places KDDI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72. KDDI's value of 2.50 is 45.8% above this benchmark. Historically, KDDI's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 3.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 1.72, KDDI 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.72, based on 290 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. KDDI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 45.8% 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 KDDI and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KDDI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KDDI stock overvalued right now?
KDDI (MEX:9433N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN261.71, compared to a current price of MXN278.11 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 45.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.72. KDDI's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 KDDI (MEX:9433N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 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 KDDI (MEX:9433N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN278.11 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN261.71.

Key valuation signals for MEX:9433N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (near median its 10-year median of 2.50)
  • GF Value™: MXN261.71 vs. price of MXN278.11 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#187 of 290)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:9433N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KDDI Business Description

Address 2-3-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-8003
KDDI is Japan's second-largest wireless operator (30% market share), the largest pay-TV operator (53% market share) and the second-largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband (12% market share). It has grown through acquisition and is focusing on increasing the number of customers who subscribe to more than one telecommunication service. It is also looking to grow its Life Design business which includes commerce, energy, and finance and had over 57 million Internet of Things connections by the end of March 2026.
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