HIRATA (STU:1ZM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.79 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:1ZM HIRATA Corp STU:1ZM
87 GF Score
Price €18.10
GF Value €13.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is HIRATA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HIRATA STU:1ZM +1.69% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates STU:1ZM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,104 Industrial Products companies, HIRATA ranks better than 54.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), HIRATA's current share price is €18.10. HIRATA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.10. HIRATA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.79.

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

STU:1ZM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.92   Max: 7.02
Current: 1.91

During the past years, HIRATA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.02. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.92.

STU:1ZM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
54.61% of 2104 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs STU:1ZM: 1.91

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.

HIRATA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.646. 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 €10.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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HIRATA  (STU:1ZM) 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.


HIRATA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HIRATA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HIRATA'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.

HIRATA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HIRATA Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.59 1.76 1.79 0.93 1.29

HIRATA 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 1.18 1.12 1.31 1.29 0.00

STU:1ZM vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, HIRATA'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.


HIRATA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, HIRATA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HIRATA 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.

HIRATA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.10/10.10
=1.79

* 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.

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

For example, HIRATA'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)
=13.646/112.7000*112.7000
=13.646

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

HIRATA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.348 98.100 7.293
201609 6.922 98.000 7.960
201612 6.990 98.400 8.006
201703 7.966 98.100 9.152
201706 11.041 98.500 12.633
201709 11.628 98.800 13.264
201712 11.934 99.400 13.531
201803 11.028 99.200 12.529
201806 11.118 99.200 12.631
201809 11.101 99.900 12.523
201812 11.471 99.700 12.967
201903 11.819 99.700 13.360
201906 11.948 99.800 13.492
201909 12.376 100.100 13.934
201912 12.156 100.500 13.632
202003 12.569 100.300 14.123
202006 12.485 99.900 14.085
202009 12.423 99.900 14.015
202012 12.400 99.300 14.073
202103 12.807 99.900 14.448
202106 12.712 99.500 14.398
202109 13.276 100.100 14.947
202112 13.551 100.100 15.257
202203 13.402 101.100 14.940
202206 12.476 101.800 13.812
202209 12.805 103.100 13.997
202212 13.283 104.100 14.380
202303 13.274 104.400 14.329
202306 12.476 105.200 13.365
202309 12.487 106.200 13.251
202312 13.040 106.800 13.760
202403 12.815 107.200 13.472
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 13.518 108.900 13.990
202412 13.394 110.700 13.636
202503 13.919 111.100 14.119
202506 13.322 111.700 13.441
202509 13.270 112.000 13.353
202512 12.924 113.000 12.890
202603 13.646 112.700 13.646

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 1.79 mean?
HIRATA (STU:1ZM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 as of Aug. 31, 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 HIRATA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, HIRATA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 7.02. According to the industry distribution chart, HIRATA ranks #955 out of 2104 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is HIRATA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HIRATA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 is near median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 7.02. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. HIRATA's value of 1.79 is 16.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HIRATA ranks #955 out of 2104 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HIRATA has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HIRATA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, HIRATA ranks #955 out of 2104 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts HIRATA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. HIRATA's value of 1.79 is 16.7% below this benchmark. Historically, HIRATA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 7.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 2.15, HIRATA has consistently been below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.15, based on 2,104 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. HIRATA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 is 16.7% below 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 HIRATA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HIRATA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HIRATA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIRATA (STU:1ZM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.55, compared to a current price of €18.10 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 16.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.15. HIRATA's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 HIRATA (STU:1ZM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 as of Aug. 31, 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 HIRATA (STU:1ZM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIRATA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €18.10 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.55. GuruFocus considers HIRATA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1ZM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.79 (near median its 10-year median of 1.92)
  • GF Value™: €13.55 vs. price of €18.10 (33.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.7% below the Industrial Products median (#955 of 2104)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1ZM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HIRATA Business Description

Other Exchanges 6258:Japan
Address 111 Ichiki, Uekicho, Kita-ku, Kumamoto, JPN, 861-0198
HIRATA Corp is a Japan-based company which mainly manufactures and sells of various manufacturing line systems, industrial robot, and logistic equipment. The company manufactures and deals in production systems for various fields including automotive, semiconductors and home electronics. Its products are power trains assembly equipment for electric control machines; load ports, atmosphere/vacuum-corresponding wafer transfer robots; cutting systems, coater systems, and lamination systems for the glass display; controller units and various component robots; production equipment for home electronics and electrical appliances; and lead-free vacuum soldering equipment, power module-related products, and others.
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