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Recruit Holdings CoSTU:1RH -5.23%95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.02 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 10.50. GuruFocus rates STU:1RH with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Interactive Media companies, Recruit Holdings Co ranks worse than 95.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Recruit Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1RH'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.22 Med: 10.5 Max: 15.29
Current: 13.9
During the past years, Recruit Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.29. The lowest was 7.22. And the median was 10.50.
STU:1RH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.97% of 347
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs STU:1RH: 13.90
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.
Recruit Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.182. 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 €4.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Recruit Holdings Co (STU:1RH) 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.
Recruit Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Recruit Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Recruit 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.
Recruit Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
STU:1RH vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Recruit 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.
Recruit Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Recruit Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Recruit Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Recruit 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.
Recruit Holdings 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 14.02 mean?
Recruit Holdings Co (STU:1RH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.02 as of Aug. 03, 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 Recruit Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 10.50. Over the past decade, Recruit Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.22 to 15.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #333 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Recruit Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Recruit Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.02 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 10.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.22 to a high of 15.29. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. Recruit Holdings Co's value of 14.02 is 866.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #333 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Recruit Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recruit Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #333 out of 347 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Recruit Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. Recruit Holdings Co's value of 14.02 is 866.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Recruit Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.22 to 15.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.50 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Recruit 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 1.45, based on 347 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. Recruit Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.02 is 866.9% 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 Recruit Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Recruit Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.02, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 10.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recruit Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recruit Holdings Co (STU:1RH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.42, compared to a current price of €67.00 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.02, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 10.50 and 866.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.45. Recruit Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Recruit Holdings Co (STU:1RH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.02 as of Aug. 03, 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 Recruit Holdings Co (STU:1RH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recruit Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €67.00 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €49.42.
GuruFocus considers Recruit Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1RH:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 14.02 (34% above median its 10-year median of 10.50)
GF Value™: €49.42 vs. price of €67.00 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 866.9% above the Interactive Media median (#333 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1RH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Recruit is a holding company for various technology and employment-related businesses. Recruit's primary business is its HR technology segment, in which it owns two out of three globally scaled employment-related platforms: www.indeed.com, an online marketplace for employment; and www.glassdoor.com, an online review site for employers. Recruit also owns various marketing businesses operating in Japan for life events and lifestyle, a software solutions business for small and medium-size enterprises, or SMEs, in Japan, and various staffing businesses operating throughout the developed world.
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