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SMS CoSMSZF 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.73 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 18.72. GuruFocus rates SMSZF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.38. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 358 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, SMS Co ranks worse than 87.71% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-16), SMS Co's current share price is $8.56. SMS Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.81. SMS Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for SMS Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SMSZF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.5 Med: 18.72 Max: 32.83
Current: 6.75
During the past years, SMS Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 32.83. The lowest was 3.50. And the median was 18.72.
SMSZF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 87.71% of 358
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.87
vs SMSZF: 6.75
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.
SMS Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.052. 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 $1.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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SMS Co (OTCPK:SMSZF) 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.
SMS Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
SMS Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMS 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.
SMSZF vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, SMS 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.
SMS Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, SMS Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMS Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
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.
SMS Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 4.73 mean?
SMS Co (SMSZF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.73 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 SMS Co and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 18.72. Over the past decade, SMS Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.50 to 32.83. According to the industry distribution chart, SMS Co ranks #314 out of 358 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is SMS Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SMS Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.73 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 18.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.50 to a high of 32.83. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87. SMS Co's value of 4.73 is 152.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMS Co ranks #314 out of 358 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SMS Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, SMS Co ranks #314 out of 358 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SMS Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87. SMS Co's value of 4.73 is 152.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SMS Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.50 to 32.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.72 vs. the industry median of 1.87, SMS 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.87, based on 358 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. SMS Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.73 is 152.9% 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 SMS Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMS Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.73, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 18.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMS Co stock overvalued right now?
SMS Co (SMSZF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.73. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.38, compared to a current price of $8.56 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.73, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 18.72 and 152.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.87. SMS Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 SMS Co (SMSZF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.73 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 SMS Co (SMSZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMS Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.56 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.38.
Key valuation signals for SMSZF:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.73 (75% below median its 10-year median of 18.72)
GF Value™: $7.38 vs. price of $8.56 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#314 of 358)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMSZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMS Co Ltd is a Japanese company involved in providing various services targeting information infrastructure for the aging society. The company divides its search service by the following segments: nursing care, medical care, career, healthcare/senior life, and global.
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