SQNXF (Square Enix Holdings Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.10 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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SQNXF Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd SQNXF
65 GF Score
Price $15.45
GF Value $10.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Square Enix Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Square Enix Holdings Co SQNXF 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.10 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 3.59. GuruFocus rates SQNXF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 65/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $10.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 344 Interactive Media companies, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks worse than 78.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Square Enix Holdings Co's current share price is $15.45. Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.99. Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.10.

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

SQNXF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.22   Med: 3.59   Max: 5.16
Current: 3.69

During the past years, Square Enix Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.16. The lowest was 2.22. And the median was 3.59.

SQNXF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.49% of 344 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs SQNXF: 3.69

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.

Square Enix Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.097. 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 $4.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Square Enix Holdings Co  (OTCPK:SQNXF) 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.


Square Enix Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Square Enix Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Square Enix Holdings 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Square Enix Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Square Enix Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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SQNXF vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Square Enix Holdings 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.


Square Enix Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Square Enix Holdings 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.45/4.99
=3.10

* 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.

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

For example, Square Enix Holdings 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)
=6.097/112.7000*112.7000
=6.097

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Square Enix Holdings Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.332 98.100 4.977
201609 4.475 98.000 5.146
201612 4.194 98.400 4.803
201703 4.396 98.100 5.050
201706 4.556 98.500 5.213
201709 4.694 98.800 5.354
201712 4.698 99.400 5.327
201803 5.100 99.200 5.794
201806 4.864 99.200 5.526
201809 4.852 99.900 5.474
201812 4.812 99.700 5.439
201903 5.190 99.700 5.867
201906 5.328 99.800 6.017
201909 5.536 100.100 6.233
201912 5.648 100.500 6.334
202003 5.756 100.300 6.468
202006 5.999 99.900 6.768
202009 6.164 99.900 6.954
202012 6.316 99.300 7.168
202103 6.244 99.900 7.044
202106 6.283 99.500 7.117
202109 6.546 100.100 7.370
202112 6.725 100.100 7.572
202203 6.681 101.100 7.448
202206 5.972 101.800 6.611
202209 6.008 103.100 6.567
202212 6.490 104.100 7.026
202303 6.604 104.400 7.129
202306 6.103 105.200 6.538
202309 6.035 106.200 6.404
202312 6.350 106.800 6.701
202403 5.877 107.200 6.179
202406 5.712 108.200 5.950
202409 6.330 108.900 6.551
202412 6.055 110.700 6.164
202503 6.258 111.100 6.348
202506 6.315 111.700 6.372
202509 6.256 112.000 6.295
202512 6.082 113.000 6.066
202603 6.097 112.700 6.097

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 3.10 mean?
Square Enix Holdings Co (SQNXF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.10 as of Aug. 14, 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 3.59. Over the past decade, Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.22 to 5.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #270 out of 344 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Square Enix Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.10 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 5.16. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Square Enix Holdings Co's value of 3.10 is 106% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #270 out of 344 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Square Enix Holdings Co has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Square Enix Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #270 out of 344 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Square Enix Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Square Enix Holdings Co's value of 3.10 is 106% above this benchmark. Historically, Square Enix Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.22 to 5.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.59 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Square Enix Holdings 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.51, based on 344 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. Square Enix Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.10 is 106% 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Square Enix Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.10, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 3.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co (SQNXF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.07, compared to a current price of $15.45 — trading 53.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.10, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.59 and 106% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.51. Square Enix Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (SQNXF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.10 as of Aug. 14, 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (SQNXF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.45 is trading 53.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.07. GuruFocus considers Square Enix Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SQNXF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.10 (14% below median its 10-year median of 3.59)
  • GF Value™: $10.07 vs. price of $15.45 (53.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 106% above the Interactive Media median (#270 of 344)

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


Square Enix Holdings Co Business Description

Address 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku East Side Square, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-8430
Square Enix is a Japanese video game publisher and entertainment company that was formed in 2003 through the merger between Square and Enix. The company is best known for its role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and Nier. The company also operates publishing, merchandise, and amusement businesses.
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