Sharp (SHCAY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.06 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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SHCAY Sharp Corp SHCAY
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Price $0.91
GF Value $1.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sharp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sharp SHCAY 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates SHCAY with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,984 Hardware companies, Sharp ranks better than 68.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Sharp's current share price is $0.9083. Sharp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.86. Sharp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.06.

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

SHCAY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 1.07   Max: 1.66
Current: 1.15

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.

SHCAY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
68.65% of 1984 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs SHCAY: 1.15

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 $0.684. 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 $0.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sharp  (OTCPK:SHCAY) 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

SHCAY 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
=0.9083/0.86
=1.06

* 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)
=0.684/112.7000*112.7000
=0.684

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Sharp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 -1.198 98.100 -1.376
201609 1.259 98.000 1.448
201612 1.236 98.400 1.416
201703 1.310 98.100 1.505
201706 1.438 98.500 1.645
201709 1.559 98.800 1.778
201712 1.655 99.400 1.876
201803 1.790 99.200 2.034
201806 1.743 99.200 1.980
201809 1.711 99.900 1.930
201812 1.773 99.700 2.004
201903 1.483 99.700 1.676
201906 1.082 99.800 1.222
201909 1.197 100.100 1.348
201912 1.352 100.500 1.516
202003 1.120 100.300 1.258
202006 1.220 99.900 1.376
202009 1.306 99.900 1.473
202012 1.348 99.300 1.530
202103 1.320 99.900 1.489
202106 1.320 99.500 1.495
202109 1.411 100.100 1.589
202112 1.516 100.100 1.707
202203 1.569 101.100 1.749
202206 1.505 101.800 1.666
202209 1.391 103.100 1.521
202212 1.318 104.100 1.427
202303 0.601 104.400 0.649
202306 0.705 105.200 0.755
202309 0.710 106.200 0.753
202312 0.680 106.800 0.718
202403 0.368 107.200 0.387
202406 0.406 108.200 0.423
202409 0.353 108.900 0.365
202412 0.367 110.700 0.374
202503 0.399 111.100 0.405
202506 0.465 111.700 0.469
202509 0.544 112.000 0.547
202512 0.637 113.000 0.635
202603 0.684 112.700 0.684

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 1.06 mean?
Sharp (SHCAY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 as of Jul. 16, 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 near 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 #622 out of 1984 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Sharp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sharp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 is near 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 2.15. Sharp's value of 1.06 is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharp ranks #622 out of 1984 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sharp has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, 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 #622 out of 1984 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Sharp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Sharp's value of 1.06 is 50.7% 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 2.15, 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 2.15, based on 1,984 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 1.06 is 50.7% 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 2.15 — 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 1.06, which is near 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharp (SHCAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.07, compared to a current price of $0.91 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 50.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Sharp's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Sharp (SHCAY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Jul. 16, 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 (SHCAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.91 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.07. GuruFocus considers Sharp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHCAY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.06 (near median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: $1.07 vs. price of $0.91 (15.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.7% below the Hardware median (#622 of 1984)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHCAY 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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