SOMLF (SECOM Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.64 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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SOMLF SECOM Co Ltd SOMLF
82 GF Score
Price $40.05
GF Value $35.00
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What is SECOM Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SECOM Co SOMLF 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates SOMLF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.00. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Business Services companies, SECOM Co ranks worse than 68.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), SECOM Co's current share price is $40.05. SECOM Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.16. SECOM Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.64.

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

SOMLF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66   Med: 2.31   Max: 2.94
Current: 2.48

During the past years, SECOM Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.94. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 2.31.

SOMLF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.27% of 728 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs SOMLF: 2.48

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.

SECOM Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.482. 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 $15.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SECOM Co  (OTCPK:SOMLF) 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.


SECOM Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SECOM Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SECOM 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.

SECOM Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SECOM Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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SECOM 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 1.95 1.96 2.03 2.04 2.20

SOMLF vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, SECOM 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.


SECOM Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SECOM Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SECOM 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.05/15.16
=2.64

* 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.

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

For example, SECOM 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)
=20.482/112.7000*112.7000
=20.482

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

SECOM Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 18.001 98.100 20.680
201609 18.885 98.000 21.718
201612 16.909 98.400 19.366
201703 18.097 98.100 20.790
201706 18.485 98.500 21.150
201709 18.941 98.800 21.606
201712 18.791 99.400 21.305
201803 20.579 99.200 23.380
201806 19.906 99.200 22.615
201809 19.899 99.900 22.449
201812 19.986 99.700 22.592
201903 20.523 99.700 23.199
201906 21.089 99.800 23.815
201909 21.586 100.100 24.303
201912 21.458 100.500 24.063
202003 22.024 100.300 24.747
202006 22.079 99.900 24.908
202009 22.784 99.900 25.703
202012 23.238 99.300 26.374
202103 22.807 99.900 25.729
202106 22.517 99.500 25.504
202109 22.814 100.100 25.686
202112 22.250 100.100 25.051
202203 21.704 101.100 24.194
202206 19.260 101.800 21.322
202209 18.533 103.100 20.259
202212 19.846 104.100 21.486
202303 20.303 104.400 21.917
202306 19.358 105.200 20.738
202309 19.003 106.200 20.166
202312 19.550 106.800 20.630
202403 19.413 107.200 20.409
202406 18.513 108.200 19.283
202409 20.808 108.900 21.534
202412 19.275 110.700 19.623
202503 20.503 111.100 20.798
202506 20.968 111.700 21.156
202509 20.857 112.000 20.987
202512 20.002 113.000 19.949
202603 20.482 112.700 20.482

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 2.64 mean?
SECOM Co (SOMLF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.64 as of Jul. 30, 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 SECOM Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.31. Over the past decade, SECOM Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #497 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is SECOM Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SECOM Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.64 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 2.94. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. SECOM Co's value of 2.64 is 69.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #497 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SECOM Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SECOM Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #497 out of 728 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SECOM Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. SECOM Co's value of 2.64 is 69.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SECOM Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 2.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 1.56, SECOM 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 728 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. SECOM Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.64 is 69.2% 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 SECOM Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SECOM Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SECOM Co stock overvalued right now?
SECOM Co (SOMLF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.64. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.00, compared to a current price of $40.05 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 69.2% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. SECOM Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 SECOM Co (SOMLF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64 as of Jul. 30, 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 SECOM Co (SOMLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.05 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.00.

Key valuation signals for SOMLF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.64 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.31)
  • GF Value™: $35.00 vs. price of $40.05 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.2% above the Business Services median (#497 of 728)

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


SECOM Co Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0001
SECOM Co Ltd is a provider of security services and surveillance systems. The company operates seven business segments. BPO ICT segment provides information security, disaster response, data center, and EPO services. Disaster Prevention supplies fire alarms, extinguishing systems, and other equipment for offices, plants, tunnels, cultural properties, ships, and homes. Geospatial Information Services offers mapping and related services to governments in Japan and abroad. Insurance designs products reflecting risk reduction and specialized health coverage. Medical Services covers home care, nursing, senior residences, medical records, and equipment sales. Security Services delivers centralized systems for safety and monitoring. Others include real estate leasing and construction support.
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