VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.34 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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NGO:2467 VLC Holdings Co Ltd NGO:2467
51 GF Score
Price 円209.00
GF Value 円141.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is VLC Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

VLC Holdings Co NGO:2467 +0.48% 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.34 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.48. GuruFocus rates NGO:2467 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円141.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, VLC Holdings Co ranks worse than 62.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), VLC Holdings Co's current share price is 円209.00. VLC Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円62.61. VLC Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.34.

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

NGO:2467' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66   Med: 3.48   Max: 18.56
Current: 3.32

During the past 13 years, VLC Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.56. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 3.48.

NGO:2467's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.62% of 1597 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.3 vs NGO:2467: 3.32

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.

VLC Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円42.089. 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62.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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VLC Holdings Co  (NGO:2467) 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.


VLC Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


VLC Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VLC Holdings 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.

VLC Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

VLC Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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VLC Holdings Co 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 3.62 3.15 2.35 0.00 2.70

NGO:2467 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, VLC Holdings 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.


VLC Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, VLC Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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VLC Holdings 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.

VLC Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=209.00/62.61
=3.34

* 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.

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

For example, VLC Holdings Co'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)
=42.089/112.7000*112.7000
=42.089

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

VLC Holdings Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 90.531 98.100 104.005
201803 95.310 99.200 108.281
201903 160.479 99.700 181.404
202003 21.511 100.300 24.170
202103 11.801 99.900 13.313
202203 30.739 101.100 34.266
202303 44.257 104.400 47.776
202403 27.360 107.200 28.764
202503 41.477 111.100 42.074
202603 42.089 112.700 42.089

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 3.34 mean?
VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.34 as of Jul. 17, 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 VLC Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.48. Over the past decade, VLC Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 18.56. According to the industry distribution chart, VLC Holdings Co ranks #1000 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is VLC Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
VLC Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.34 is near median its 10-year median of 3.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 18.56. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30. VLC Holdings Co's value of 3.34 is 45.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VLC Holdings Co ranks #1000 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VLC Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VLC Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, VLC Holdings Co ranks #1000 out of 1597 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places VLC Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30. VLC Holdings Co's value of 3.34 is 45.2% above this benchmark. Historically, VLC Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 18.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.48 vs. the industry median of 2.30, VLC Holdings 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.30, based on 1,597 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. VLC Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.34 is 45.2% 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 VLC Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VLC Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VLC Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円141.02, compared to a current price of 円209.00 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.48 and 45.2% above the Software industry median of 2.30. VLC Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.34 as of Jul. 17, 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 VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VLC Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円209.00 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円141.02. GuruFocus considers VLC Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:2467:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.34 (near median its 10-year median of 3.48)
  • GF Value™: 円141.02 vs. price of 円209.00 (48.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.2% above the Software median (#1000 of 1597)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2467 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VLC Holdings Co Business Description

Address No. 2, No. 2, Chuo-ku Nihombashi Bashoku-cho, Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0002
VLC Holdings Co Ltd provides consultancy services. It also offers compliance management, internet marketing research and other survey services. Its consulting business includes information security, marketing research through internet and sales promotion. It provides other services related to cybersecurity products.
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