transcosmos (STU:TSQ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:TSQ transcosmos inc STU:TSQ
79 GF Score
Price €20.20
GF Value €19.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is transcosmos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

transcosmos STU:TSQ -3.81% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates STU:TSQ with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Software companies, transcosmos ranks better than 64.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), transcosmos's current share price is €20.20. transcosmos's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.47. transcosmos's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.50.

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

STU:TSQ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05   Med: 1.59   Max: 2.29
Current: 1.51

During the past years, transcosmos's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.29. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 1.59.

STU:TSQ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.15% of 1576 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.235 vs STU:TSQ: 1.51

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.

transcosmos's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.660. 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 €13.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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transcosmos  (STU:TSQ) 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.


transcosmos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


transcosmos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for transcosmos'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.

transcosmos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

transcosmos 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 1.75 1.57 1.44 1.34 1.54

transcosmos 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 1.34 1.45 1.51 1.55 1.54

STU:TSQ vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, transcosmos'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.


transcosmos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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transcosmos 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.20/13.47
=1.50

* 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.

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

For example, transcosmos'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)
=18.66/112.7000*112.7000
=18.660

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

transcosmos Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.351 98.100 17.636
201609 15.829 98.000 18.203
201612 15.680 98.400 17.959
201703 16.311 98.100 18.739
201706 15.220 98.500 17.414
201709 12.378 98.800 14.119
201712 12.705 99.400 14.405
201803 12.469 99.200 14.166
201806 12.374 99.200 14.058
201809 13.567 99.900 15.305
201812 13.975 99.700 15.797
201903 13.738 99.700 15.529
201906 13.855 99.800 15.646
201909 14.564 100.100 16.397
201912 14.698 100.500 16.482
202003 15.037 100.300 16.896
202006 14.693 99.900 16.576
202009 15.281 99.900 17.239
202012 16.135 99.300 18.312
202103 15.989 99.900 18.038
202106 17.855 99.500 20.224
202109 18.584 100.100 20.923
202112 19.719 100.100 22.201
202203 20.853 101.100 23.246
202206 18.065 101.800 19.999
202209 19.091 103.100 20.869
202212 19.226 104.100 20.814
202303 19.297 104.400 20.831
202306 17.342 105.200 18.578
202309 17.821 106.200 18.912
202312 18.401 106.800 19.418
202403 17.761 107.200 18.672
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 19.051 108.900 19.716
202412 18.658 110.700 18.995
202503 19.648 111.100 19.931
202506 18.511 111.700 18.677
202509 18.235 112.000 18.349
202512 17.937 113.000 17.889
202603 18.660 112.700 18.660

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 1.50 mean?
transcosmos (STU:TSQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 as of Aug. 01, 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 transcosmos and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, transcosmos' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, transcosmos ranks #565 out of 1576 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is transcosmos' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
transcosmos' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is near median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 2.29. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. transcosmos' value of 1.50 is 32.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, transcosmos ranks #565 out of 1576 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, transcosmos has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does transcosmos' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, transcosmos ranks #565 out of 1576 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts transcosmos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. transcosmos' value of 1.50 is 32.9% below this benchmark. Historically, transcosmos' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 2.24, transcosmos 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 a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.24, based on 1,576 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. transcosmos's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 32.9% 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 transcosmos and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. transcosmos's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is transcosmos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, transcosmos (STU:TSQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.91, compared to a current price of €20.20 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 32.9% below the Software industry median of 2.24. transcosmos' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 transcosmos (STU:TSQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Aug. 01, 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 transcosmos (STU:TSQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, transcosmos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €20.20 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.91. GuruFocus considers transcosmos to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TSQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (near median its 10-year median of 1.59)
  • GF Value™: €19.91 vs. price of €20.20 (1.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.9% below the Software median (#565 of 1576)

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


transcosmos Business Description

Other Exchanges 9715:Japan
Address 3-25-18, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8530
transcosmos inc is a Japan-based company that provides business process outsourcing services. Offerings of the company are generally categorized into four types, namely outsourcing services, digital marketing, contact center, and e-commerce one-stop services. The outsourcing services support clients' noncore operations, including back-office operations, accounting, human resources, IT operation and maintenance, and others. The digital market services support clients' marketing activities by internet infrastructure. The contact center services help customers deal with customer inquiries and complaints. The e-commerce one-stop services cover e-commerce sit construction, customer care, Internet promotion and analytics.
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