Ibiden Co (STU:IBI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.87 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 587% Above Median

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STU:IBI Ibiden Co Ltd STU:IBI
76 GF Score
Price €110.00
GF Value €22.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ibiden Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ibiden Co STU:IBI +3.77% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.87 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 587% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates STU:IBI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,934 Hardware companies, Ibiden Co ranks worse than 94.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Ibiden Co's current share price is €110.00. Ibiden Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.93. Ibiden Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 13.87.

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

STU:IBI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 2.02   Max: 17.26
Current: 13.82

During the past years, Ibiden Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.26. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 2.02.

STU:IBI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.42% of 1934 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs STU:IBI: 13.82

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.

Ibiden Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.079. 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 €7.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ibiden Co  (STU:IBI) 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.


Ibiden Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ibiden Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ibiden 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.

Ibiden Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ibiden Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ibiden Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:IBI vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ibiden 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.


Ibiden Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ibiden Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ibiden 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=110.00/7.93
=13.87

* 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.

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

For example, Ibiden Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=11.079/113.6000*113.6000
=11.079

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Ibiden Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.422 98.000 9.763
201612 8.097 98.400 9.348
201703 7.980 98.100 9.241
201706 8.220 98.500 9.480
201709 8.036 98.800 9.240
201712 8.103 99.400 9.261
201803 7.696 99.200 8.813
201806 7.802 99.200 8.935
201809 7.891 99.900 8.973
201812 7.567 99.700 8.622
201903 7.718 99.700 8.794
201906 7.870 99.800 8.958
201909 8.084 100.100 9.174
201912 8.127 100.500 9.186
202003 8.070 100.300 9.140
202006 8.078 99.900 9.186
202009 8.140 99.900 9.256
202012 8.445 99.300 9.661
202103 8.744 99.900 9.943
202106 8.753 99.500 9.993
202109 9.322 100.100 10.579
202112 9.885 100.100 11.218
202203 9.998 101.100 11.234
202206 9.847 101.800 10.988
202209 10.336 103.100 11.389
202212 10.168 104.100 11.096
202303 10.489 104.400 11.413
202306 10.366 105.200 11.194
202309 10.519 106.200 11.252
202312 10.521 106.800 11.191
202403 10.879 107.200 11.528
202406 10.690 108.200 11.224
202409 11.060 108.900 11.537
202412 11.330 110.700 11.627
202503 10.901 111.100 11.146
202506 10.929 111.700 11.115
202509 10.835 112.000 10.990
202512 10.639 113.000 10.695
202603 10.738 112.700 10.824
202606 11.079 113.600 11.079

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 13.87 mean?
Ibiden Co (STU:IBI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.87 as of Aug. 27, 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 Ibiden Co and its competitors. This is 587% above median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, Ibiden Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 17.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Ibiden Co ranks #1826 out of 1934 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Ibiden Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ibiden Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.87 is 587% above median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 17.26. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Ibiden Co's value of 13.87 is 576.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ibiden Co ranks #1826 out of 1934 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ibiden Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ibiden Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ibiden Co ranks #1826 out of 1934 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ibiden Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Ibiden Co's value of 13.87 is 576.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ibiden Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 17.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Ibiden 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.05, based on 1,934 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. Ibiden Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.87 is 576.6% 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 Ibiden Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ibiden Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.87, which is 587% above median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ibiden Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibiden Co (STU:IBI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.15, compared to a current price of €110.00 — trading 396.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.87, which is 587% above median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 576.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.05. Ibiden Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Ibiden Co (STU:IBI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.87 as of Aug. 27, 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 Ibiden Co (STU:IBI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibiden Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €110.00 is trading 396.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.15. GuruFocus considers Ibiden Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:IBI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.87 (587% above median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: €22.15 vs. price of €110.00 (396.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 576.6% above the Hardware median (#1826 of 1934)

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


Ibiden Co Business Description

Address 2-1 Kandacho, Gifu Prefecture, Ogaki, JPN, 503-8604
Ibiden Co Ltd is a provider of electronic and ceramic products. The company operates through three segments: Ceramic, Electron, and other. The Ceramic segment provides environment-related ceramics products, graphite and specialty products, ceramic fibre, and fine ceramics products. The Electron segment offers package substrates in computers, information technology infrastructure, mobile device wiring boards, mobile devices, and home appliances. The other segment includes the processing of agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, the sale of oil products, and synthetic resin production. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electronic segment.
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