Sharp (SHCAF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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What is Sharp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sharp SHCAF -17.15% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates SHCAF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.35. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,972 Hardware companies, Sharp ranks better than 69.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Sharp's current share price is $3.6456. Sharp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.30. Sharp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.85.

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

SHCAF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 1.07   Max: 1.66
Current: 1.04

During the past years, Sharp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.66. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 1.07.

SHCAF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.22% of 1972 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs SHCAF: 1.04

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.

Sharp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.736. 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 $4.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sharp  (OTCPK:SHCAF) 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.


Sharp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sharp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sharp'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.

Sharp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sharp 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 1.25 1.23 1.24 1.56 1.02

Sharp 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 1.56 1.22 1.49 1.41 1.02

SHCAF vs AAPL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Sharp'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.


Sharp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sharp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sharp 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.6456/4.30
=0.85

* 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.

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

For example, Sharp'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)
=2.736/112.7000*112.7000
=2.736

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Sharp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 -4.793 98.100 -5.506
201609 5.036 98.000 5.791
201612 4.943 98.400 5.661
201703 5.239 98.100 6.019
201706 5.752 98.500 6.581
201709 6.236 98.800 7.113
201712 6.622 99.400 7.508
201803 7.160 99.200 8.134
201806 6.973 99.200 7.922
201809 6.844 99.900 7.721
201812 7.093 99.700 8.018
201903 5.933 99.700 6.707
201906 4.329 99.800 4.889
201909 4.790 100.100 5.393
201912 5.409 100.500 6.066
202003 4.478 100.300 5.032
202006 4.878 99.900 5.503
202009 5.225 99.900 5.894
202012 5.390 99.300 6.117
202103 5.281 99.900 5.958
202106 5.279 99.500 5.979
202109 5.642 100.100 6.352
202112 6.063 100.100 6.826
202203 6.276 101.100 6.996
202206 6.020 101.800 6.665
202209 5.563 103.100 6.081
202212 5.273 104.100 5.709
202303 2.405 104.400 2.596
202306 2.819 105.200 3.020
202309 2.841 106.200 3.015
202312 2.721 106.800 2.871
202403 1.472 107.200 1.548
202406 1.626 108.200 1.694
202409 1.410 108.900 1.459
202412 1.470 110.700 1.497
202503 1.598 111.100 1.621
202506 1.860 111.700 1.877
202509 2.178 112.000 2.192
202512 2.549 113.000 2.542
202603 2.736 112.700 2.736

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 0.85 mean?
Sharp (SHCAF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Aug. 03, 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 Sharp and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Sharp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharp ranks #607 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Sharp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sharp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.66. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Sharp's value of 0.85 is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharp ranks #607 out of 1972 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sharp has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sharp ranks #607 out of 1972 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Sharp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Sharp's value of 0.85 is 57.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sharp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Sharp 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.00, based on 1,972 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. Sharp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 57.5% 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 Sharp and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sharp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharp stock overvalued right now?
Sharp (SHCAF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.35, compared to a current price of $3.65 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 57.5% below the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Sharp's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Sharp (SHCAF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 03, 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 Sharp (SHCAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.65 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.35.

Key valuation signals for SHCAF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: $4.35 vs. price of $3.65 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.5% below the Hardware median (#607 of 1972)

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


Sharp Business Description

Address 1 Takumi-machi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka, JPN, 590-8522
Sharp Corp is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in producing and selling a broad range of consumer and industrial electronic products. The company's business segments consist of the consumer electronics segment, the energy solutions segment, the business solutions segment, the electronic components and devices segment, and the display devices segment. The company generates over half of its revenue from the consumer electronics segment and the display devices segment. It has a global business presence, with China, Japan, the Americas, and Europe its four largest markets.
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