Inpex (TSE:1605) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 87% Above Median

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TSE:1605 Inpex Corp TSE:1605
80 GF Score
Price 円3,782.00
GF Value 円2,186.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Inpex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Inpex TSE:1605 +2.22% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:1605 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,186.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, Inpex ranks worse than 52.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Inpex's current share price is 円3782.00. Inpex's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,930.98. Inpex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.29.

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

TSE:1605' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 0.69   Max: 1.74
Current: 1.29

During the past years, Inpex's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.74. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.69.

TSE:1605's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.81% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs TSE:1605: 1.29

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.

Inpex's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円4,390.365. 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2,930.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Inpex  (TSE:1605) 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.


Inpex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Inpex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inpex'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.

Inpex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Inpex Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.51 0.64 0.81 0.76 1.11

Inpex 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 0.75 0.97 1.11 1.64 1.11

TSE:1605 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Inpex'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.


Inpex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Inpex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Inpex 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3782.00/2930.98
=1.29

* 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.

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

For example, Inpex'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)
=4390.365/113.6000*113.6000
=4,390.365

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Inpex Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1,885.657 98.000 2,185.823
201612 1,993.957 98.400 2,301.967
201703 2,015.376 98.100 2,333.810
201706 2,004.294 98.500 2,311.551
201709 2,019.362 98.800 2,321.858
201712 2,041.018 99.400 2,332.592
201803 1,997.236 99.200 2,287.157
201806 2,017.137 99.200 2,309.947
201809 2,072.868 99.900 2,357.135
201812 2,053.138 99.700 2,339.383
201903 2,058.950 99.700 2,346.005
201906 2,021.703 99.800 2,301.257
201909 2,028.999 100.100 2,302.640
201912 2,082.433 100.500 2,353.875
202003 2,044.978 100.300 2,316.147
202006 1,918.884 99.900 2,182.034
202009 1,889.809 99.900 2,148.972
202012 1,874.079 99.300 2,143.961
202103 2,001.233 99.900 2,275.676
202106 2,005.803 99.500 2,290.042
202109 2,073.784 100.100 2,353.465
202112 2,253.172 100.100 2,557.046
202203 2,558.560 101.100 2,874.900
202206 2,875.501 101.800 3,208.811
202209 2,924.400 103.100 3,222.229
202212 2,877.677 104.100 3,140.289
202303 2,984.261 104.400 3,247.242
202306 3,267.418 105.200 3,528.314
202309 3,351.880 106.200 3,585.438
202312 3,345.218 106.800 3,558.209
202403 3,629.110 107.200 3,845.773
202406 3,948.665 108.200 4,145.733
202409 3,534.213 108.900 3,686.746
202412 4,026.223 110.700 4,131.698
202503 3,866.331 111.100 3,953.332
202506 3,830.231 111.700 3,895.383
202509 3,782.012 112.000 3,836.041
202512 4,073.436 113.000 4,095.065
202603 4,207.522 112.700 4,241.122
202606 4,390.365 113.600 4,390.365

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 1.29 mean?
Inpex (TSE:1605) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 as of Aug. 15, 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 Inpex and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Inpex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Inpex ranks #404 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Inpex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Inpex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.74. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Inpex's value of 1.29 is 10.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inpex ranks #404 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inpex has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inpex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Inpex ranks #404 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Inpex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Inpex's value of 1.29 is 10.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Inpex's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Inpex 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.17, based on 765 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. Inpex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 10.3% 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 Inpex and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inpex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inpex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inpex (TSE:1605) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,186.46, compared to a current price of 円3,782.00 — trading 73% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 10.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. Inpex's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Inpex (TSE:1605), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 15, 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 Inpex (TSE:1605) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inpex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,782.00 is trading 73% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,186.46. GuruFocus considers Inpex to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1605:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (87% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: 円2,186.46 vs. price of 円3,782.00 (73% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#404 of 765)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1605 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inpex Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 3-1 Akasaka 5-chome, Akasaka Biz Tower, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-6332
Headquartered in Tokyo, Inpex was founded in 2008 through a merger with Teikoku Oil. The precursor Inpex began life in 1966 as North Sumatra Offshore Petroleum Exploration and discovered the Attaka field in Indonesia in 1970 before acquiring the ADMA Block offshore the United Arab Emirates in 1973 and then discovering the Kashagan oilfield in Kazakhstan and Ichthys and Abadi gasfields in the Timor Sea in 2000. Teikoku Oil was founded in 1941 as a semigovernment entity and discovered Japan's largest natural gas reserves in Minami-Nagaoka in 1979. Inpex is Japan's largest hydrocarbon producer, with oil and gas projects across multiple continents. It produces around 230 million barrels of oil equivalent per year and has 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent in proven and probable reserves.
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