Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (STU:MFZ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 197% Above Median

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STU:MFZ Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc STU:MFZ
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What is Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group STU:MFZ +1.04% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 197% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates STU:MFZ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,288 Banks companies, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ranks worse than 85.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's current share price is €19.502. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.50. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.29.

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

STU:MFZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 0.77   Max: 2.47
Current: 2.35

During the past years, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.47. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.77.

STU:MFZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.64% of 1288 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs STU:MFZ: 2.35

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.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.757. 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 €8.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group  (STU:MFZ) 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.


Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group'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.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 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 0.75 0.77 1.26 1.44 1.71

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 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 1.44 1.39 1.64 1.66 1.71

STU:MFZ vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group'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.


Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 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.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.502/8.50
=2.29

* 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.

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

For example, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group'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)
=10.757/112.7000*112.7000
=10.757

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201409 6.615 98.500 7.569
201503 8.391 97.900 9.660
201509 7.669 98.500 8.775
201603 8.920 97.900 10.268
201609 8.999 98.000 10.349
201703 9.422 98.100 10.824
201709 8.407 98.800 9.590
201803 9.311 99.200 10.578
201806 0.000 99.200 0.000
201809 8.933 99.900 10.078
201812 0.000 99.700 0.000
201903 9.970 99.700 11.270
201906 10.467 99.800 11.820
201909 10.976 100.100 12.358
201912 10.699 100.500 11.998
202003 10.468 100.300 11.762
202006 10.330 99.900 11.654
202009 10.302 99.900 11.622
202012 10.227 99.300 11.607
202103 10.109 99.900 11.404
202106 10.201 99.500 11.554
202109 10.697 100.100 12.043
202112 10.808 100.100 12.168
202203 10.335 101.100 11.521
202206 9.392 101.800 10.398
202209 9.649 103.100 10.547
202212 9.625 104.100 10.420
202303 10.015 104.400 10.811
202306 9.815 105.200 10.515
202309 9.761 106.200 10.358
202312 10.126 106.800 10.685
202403 10.258 107.200 10.784
202406 10.186 108.200 10.610
202409 11.060 108.900 11.446
202412 10.909 110.700 11.106
202503 11.067 111.100 11.226
202506 10.519 111.700 10.613
202509 10.569 112.000 10.635
202512 10.323 113.000 10.296
202603 10.757 112.700 10.757

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 2.29 mean?
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (STU:MFZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 as of Aug. 02, 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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and its competitors. This is 197% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ranks #1103 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 197% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 2.47. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's value of 2.29 is 81.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ranks #1103 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ranks #1103 out of 1288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's value of 2.29 is 81.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 2.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.26, based on 1,288 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. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 81.7% 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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 197% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (STU:MFZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.32, compared to a current price of €19.50 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 197% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 81.7% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (STU:MFZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Aug. 02, 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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (STU:MFZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.50 is trading 58.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.32. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MFZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (197% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
  • GF Value™: €12.32 vs. price of €19.50 (58.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.7% above the Banks median (#1103 of 1288)

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


Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Business Description

Address 4-5, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8330
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is the largest bank in Japan in terms of market capitalization and assets. It is the largest non-Chinese bank group globally and has a balance sheet slightly larger than those of JPMorgan Chase and HSBC Holdings. MUFG's operations in Japan account for around half of profit, banking in Thailand and Indonesia for around 15%, and equity-method earnings from Morgan Stanley most of the rest.
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