Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.40 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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TSE:1431 Lib Work Co Ltd TSE:1431
72 GF Score
Price 円647.00
GF Value 円815.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lib Work Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lib Work Co TSE:1431 -0.31% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1431 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円815.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,385 Real Estate companies, Lib Work Co ranks worse than 96.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Lib Work Co's current share price is 円647.00. Lib Work Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円119.73. Lib Work Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.40.

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

TSE:1431' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 5.42
Current: 5.42

During the past years, Lib Work Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.42. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

TSE:1431's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.25% of 1385 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.68 vs TSE:1431: 5.42

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.

Lib Work Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円198.116. 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 円119.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Lib Work Co  (TSE:1431) 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.


Lib Work Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lib Work Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lib Work 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.

Lib Work Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

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Lib Work Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lib Work 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.


Lib Work Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lib Work Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lib Work 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=647.00/119.73
=5.40

* 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.

Lib Work Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Lib Work Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=198.116/113.0000*113.0000
=198.116

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Lib Work Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201506 47.859 98.400 54.960
201509 106.731 98.500 122.443
201512 55.583 98.100 64.025
201603 52.951 97.900 61.118
201606 55.161 98.100 63.539
201609 50.765 98.000 58.535
201612 55.079 98.400 63.251
201703 56.936 98.100 65.584
201706 62.112 98.500 71.255
201709 60.159 98.800 68.805
201712 66.689 99.400 75.813
201803 67.686 99.200 77.102
201806 72.532 99.200 82.622
201809 71.609 99.900 80.999
201812 80.060 99.700 90.740
201903 81.022 99.700 91.830
201906 90.815 99.800 102.827
201909 86.440 100.100 97.580
201912 93.511 100.500 105.142
202003 90.919 100.300 102.431
202006 85.611 99.900 96.837
202009 77.837 99.900 88.044
202012 91.122 99.300 103.694
202103 138.710 99.900 156.899
202106 149.346 99.500 169.609
202109 134.656 100.100 152.009
202112 148.506 100.100 167.644
202203 138.095 101.100 154.350
202206 152.887 101.800 169.708
202209 137.597 103.100 150.810
202212 146.015 104.100 158.499
202303 143.318 104.400 155.124
202306 149.989 105.200 161.110
202309 137.022 106.200 145.796
202312 154.201 106.800 163.153
202403 180.983 107.200 190.775
202406 194.204 108.200 202.819
202412 194.396 110.700 198.435
202506 202.786 111.700 205.146
202512 198.116 113.000 198.116

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 5.40 mean?
Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.40 as of Aug. 19, 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 Lib Work Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #1333 out of 1385 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Lib Work Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lib Work Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40. The Real Estate industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68. Lib Work Co's value of 5.40 is 694.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #1333 out of 1385 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lib Work Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lib Work Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #1333 out of 1385 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lib Work Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68. Lib Work Co's value of 5.40 is 694.1% above this benchmark. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.68, based on 1,385 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. Lib Work Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.40 is 694.1% 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 Lib Work Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lib Work Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lib Work Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円815.08, compared to a current price of 円647.00 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40 and 694.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.68. Lib Work Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Lib Work Co (TSE:1431), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40 as of Aug. 19, 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 Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lib Work Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円647.00 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円815.08. GuruFocus considers Lib Work Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1431:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.40
  • GF Value™: 円815.08 vs. price of 円647.00 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 694.1% above the Real Estate median (#1333 of 1385)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1431 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lib Work Co Business Description

Address 178-1 Nabeda, Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamaga, JPN, 861-0541
Lib Work Co Ltd is a real estate development company. It is engaged in the design, construction, sale, and supervision of detached housing properties in Japan.
72GF Score

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円647.00
Price
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