Alpen Co (NGO:3028) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.66 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 10% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

NGO:3028 Alpen Co Ltd NGO:3028
65 GF Score
Price 円2,005.00
GF Value 円2,137.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Alpen Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alpen Co NGO:3028 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates NGO:3028 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,137.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 806 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alpen Co ranks better than 67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Alpen Co's current share price is 円2005.00. Alpen Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円3,054.04. Alpen Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.66.

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

NGO:3028' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.73   Max: 1.44
Current: 0.72

During the past years, Alpen Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.44. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.73.

NGO:3028's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67% of 806 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs NGO:3028: 0.72

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.

Alpen Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円3,236.033. 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3,054.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Alpen Co  (NGO:3028) 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.


Alpen Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alpen Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Alpen 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.

Alpen Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alpen Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.12 0.74 0.70 0.70 0.79

Alpen Co 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 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.75 0.00

NGO:3028 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Alpen 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.


Alpen Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alpen Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


NGO:3028
65GF Score
Alpen Co Ltd NGO:3028
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Alpen 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2005.00/3054.04
=0.66

* 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.

Alpen Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Alpen Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=3236.033/113.0000*113.0000
=3,236.033

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Alpen Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 2,637.760 97.900 3,044.606
201606 2,533.776 98.100 2,918.621
201609 2,546.743 98.000 2,936.551
201612 2,575.790 98.400 2,957.970
201703 2,552.251 98.100 2,939.902
201706 2,588.288 98.500 2,969.305
201709 2,595.920 98.800 2,969.018
201712 2,641.317 99.400 3,002.704
201803 2,580.260 99.200 2,939.207
201806 2,595.376 99.200 2,956.426
201809 2,565.959 99.900 2,902.436
201812 2,586.583 99.700 2,931.634
201903 2,498.333 99.700 2,831.611
201906 2,540.371 99.800 2,876.372
201909 2,529.182 100.100 2,855.121
201912 2,579.692 100.500 2,900.549
202003 2,512.211 100.300 2,830.308
202006 2,523.388 99.900 2,854.283
202009 2,588.741 99.900 2,928.206
202012 2,706.688 99.300 3,080.118
202103 2,698.982 99.900 3,052.903
202106 2,776.513 99.500 3,153.226
202109 2,773.910 100.100 3,131.387
202112 2,953.143 100.100 3,333.718
202203 2,898.731 101.100 3,239.927
202206 2,869.870 101.800 3,185.612
202209 2,854.635 103.100 3,128.746
202212 2,933.554 104.100 3,184.357
202303 2,908.672 104.400 3,148.275
202306 3,002.595 105.200 3,225.221
202309 2,973.893 106.200 3,164.312
202312 2,998.495 106.800 3,172.565
202403 2,956.099 107.200 3,116.037
202406 3,041.955 108.200 3,176.903
202409 3,030.176 108.900 3,144.260
202412 3,119.043 110.700 3,183.847
202503 3,115.697 111.100 3,168.981
202506 3,142.520 111.700 3,179.094
202509 3,130.172 112.000 3,158.120
202512 3,236.033 113.000 3,236.033

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 0.66 mean?
Alpen Co (NGO:3028) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 as of Aug. 04, 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 Alpen Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Alpen Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpen Co ranks #266 out of 806 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Alpen Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alpen Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Alpen Co's value of 0.66 is 47.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpen Co ranks #266 out of 806 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alpen Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpen Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alpen Co ranks #266 out of 806 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Alpen Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Alpen Co's value of 0.66 is 47.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Alpen Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Alpen Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.25, based on 806 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. Alpen Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 is 47.2% below 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 Alpen Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpen Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpen Co (NGO:3028) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,137.76, compared to a current price of 円2,005.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 47.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.25. Alpen Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Alpen Co (NGO:3028), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 04, 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 Alpen Co (NGO:3028) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpen Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,005.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,137.76. GuruFocus considers Alpen Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:3028:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.66 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: 円2,137.76 vs. price of 円2,005.00 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#266 of 806)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:3028 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alpen Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3028:Japan
Address Alpen Marunouchi Tower, 9-40, 2-chome, Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, JPN, 460-8637
Alpen Co Ltd is a Japan-based specialty retailer that is primarily engaged in the production and sale of sports products. The company's products consist of sports equipment, apparel, accessories, dietary supplements, and other items. The company operates through three store formats, including Alpen, focusing on products related to winter sports; Golf 5, primarily providing golf-related sports products; Sports Depo, which offers all kinds of sporting goods. The Sports Depo accounts for around half of the company's total revenue. The company runs a nationwide retail network across Japan.
65GF Score

Get the complete analysis for NGO:3028

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円2,005.00
Price
円2,137.76
GF Value