SNROF (Sanrio Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.53 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 313% Above Median

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SNROF Sanrio Co Ltd SNROF
87 GF Score
Price $8.02
GF Value $9.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sanrio Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sanrio Co SNROF 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.53 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 313% above its 10-year median of 4.49. GuruFocus rates SNROF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.54 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 759 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sanrio Co ranks worse than 98.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Sanrio Co's current share price is $8.0245. Sanrio Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.43. Sanrio Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 18.53.

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

SNROF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08   Med: 4.49   Max: 33.03
Current: 21.62

During the past years, Sanrio Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 33.03. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 4.49.

SNROF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.81% of 759 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.19 vs SNROF: 21.62

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.

Sanrio Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.809. 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 $0.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sanrio Co  (OTCPK:SNROF) 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.


Sanrio Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sanrio Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanrio 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.

Sanrio Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sanrio Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sanrio Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 22.90 23.54 15.06 15.94 13.77

SNROF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Sanrio 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.


Sanrio Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Sanrio 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.0245/0.433
=18.53

* 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.

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

For example, Sanrio Co'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)
=0.809/112.7000*112.7000
=0.809

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Sanrio Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.381 98.100 0.438
201609 0.378 98.000 0.435
201612 0.321 98.400 0.368
201703 0.374 98.100 0.430
201706 0.353 98.500 0.404
201709 0.362 98.800 0.413
201712 0.350 99.400 0.397
201803 0.390 99.200 0.443
201806 0.366 99.200 0.416
201809 0.362 99.900 0.408
201812 0.374 99.700 0.423
201903 0.372 99.700 0.421
201906 0.371 99.800 0.419
201909 0.369 100.100 0.415
201912 0.363 100.500 0.407
202003 0.341 100.300 0.383
202006 0.319 99.900 0.360
202009 0.310 99.900 0.350
202012 0.292 99.300 0.331
202103 0.279 99.900 0.315
202106 0.305 99.500 0.345
202109 0.305 100.100 0.343
202112 0.299 100.100 0.337
202203 0.299 101.100 0.333
202206 0.280 101.800 0.310
202209 0.288 103.100 0.315
202212 0.337 104.100 0.365
202303 0.350 104.400 0.378
202306 0.338 105.200 0.362
202309 0.376 106.200 0.399
202312 0.424 106.800 0.447
202403 0.363 107.200 0.382
202406 0.391 108.200 0.407
202409 0.501 108.900 0.518
202412 0.486 110.700 0.495
202503 0.607 111.100 0.616
202506 0.651 111.700 0.657
202509 0.798 112.000 0.803
202512 0.726 113.000 0.724
202603 0.809 112.700 0.809

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 18.53 mean?
Sanrio Co (SNROF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.53 as of Sep. 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 Sanrio Co and its competitors. This is 313% above median its historical median of 4.49. Over the past decade, Sanrio Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 33.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanrio Co ranks #750 out of 759 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is Sanrio Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sanrio Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.53 is 313% above median its 10-year median of 4.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 33.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Sanrio Co's value of 18.53 is 1457.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanrio Co ranks #750 out of 759 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanrio Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanrio Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sanrio Co ranks #750 out of 759 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sanrio Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Sanrio Co's value of 18.53 is 1457.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanrio Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 33.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.49 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Sanrio 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.19, based on 759 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. Sanrio Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.53 is 1457.1% 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 Sanrio Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanrio Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.53, which is 313% above median its own 10-year median of 4.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanrio Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanrio Co (SNROF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.54, compared to a current price of $8.02 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.53, which is 313% above median its 10-year median of 4.49 and 1457.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.19. Sanrio Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. 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 Sanrio Co (SNROF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.53 as of Sep. 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 Sanrio Co (SNROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanrio Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.02 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.54. GuruFocus considers Sanrio Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SNROF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.53 (313% above median its 10-year median of 4.49)
  • GF Value™: $9.54 vs. price of $8.02 (15.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100
  • Industry Position: 1457.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#750 of 759)

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


Sanrio Co Business Description

Address 1-11-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8603
Sanrio is a Japanese company best known for creating cute, character-driven brands, most famously Hello Kitty. Founded in 1960 by Shintaro Tsuji, Sanrio specializes in designing and licensing characters that appeal to a wide audience, especially children and young adults. Its portfolio includes beloved characters like My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, and Pompompurin. Beyond merchandise, Sanrio's influence extends to animation, fashion, theme parks, and global pop culture, embodying the concept of kawaii (cuteness) as a cultural phenomenon.
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