OTEC (TSE:1736) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 96% Above Median

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TSE:1736 OTEC Corp TSE:1736
73 GF Score
Price 円2,427.00
GF Value 円1,462.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is OTEC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

OTEC TSE:1736 +1.25% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates TSE:1736 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,462.45 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 124 Industrial Distribution companies, OTEC ranks worse than 67.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), OTEC's current share price is 円2427.00. OTEC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,142.37. OTEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.12.

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

TSE:1736' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8   Med: 1.08   Max: 2.42
Current: 2.12

During the past years, OTEC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.42. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.08.

TSE:1736's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.74% of 124 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.15 vs TSE:1736: 2.12

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.

OTEC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,712.163. 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1,142.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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OTEC  (TSE:1736) 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.


OTEC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


OTEC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OTEC'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.

OTEC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

OTEC 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 0.90 0.81 1.31 1.38 2.05

OTEC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 1.26 1.71 2.12 2.05 0.00

TSE:1736 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, OTEC'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.


OTEC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, OTEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:1736
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OTEC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2427.00/1142.37
=2.12

* 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.

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

For example, OTEC'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)
=1712.163/112.7000*112.7000
=1,712.163

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

OTEC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 724.256 97.900 833.745
201606 717.577 98.100 824.372
201609 733.516 98.000 843.543
201612 755.346 98.400 865.117
201703 778.925 98.100 894.851
201706 768.395 98.500 879.169
201709 782.885 98.800 893.028
201712 804.982 99.400 912.691
201803 841.743 99.200 956.295
201806 829.107 99.200 941.939
201809 845.264 99.900 953.566
201812 854.020 99.700 965.377
201903 895.825 99.700 1,012.633
201906 882.223 99.800 996.258
201909 914.783 100.100 1,029.931
201912 946.124 100.500 1,060.977
202003 976.277 100.300 1,096.973
202006 957.030 99.900 1,079.652
202009 981.357 99.900 1,107.096
202012 999.281 99.300 1,134.129
202103 1,047.973 99.900 1,182.248
202106 1,034.030 99.500 1,171.208
202109 1,054.068 100.100 1,186.748
202112 1,074.424 100.100 1,209.666
202203 1,109.277 101.100 1,236.553
202206 1,077.185 101.800 1,192.522
202209 1,084.116 103.100 1,185.062
202212 1,110.068 104.100 1,201.774
202303 1,176.739 104.400 1,270.292
202306 1,157.978 105.200 1,240.533
202309 1,185.749 106.200 1,258.323
202312 1,235.077 106.800 1,303.307
202403 1,290.034 107.200 1,356.220
202406 1,256.100 108.200 1,308.341
202409 1,273.508 108.900 1,317.946
202503 1,444.318 111.100 1,465.118
202506 1,449.515 111.700 1,462.492
202509 1,550.013 112.000 1,559.701
202512 1,597.443 113.000 1,593.202
202603 1,712.163 112.700 1,712.163

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 2.12 mean?
OTEC (TSE:1736) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 as of Aug. 29, 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 OTEC and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, OTEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, OTEC ranks #84 out of 124 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is OTEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
OTEC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 2.42. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. OTEC's value of 2.12 is 84.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OTEC ranks #84 out of 124 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OTEC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OTEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, OTEC ranks #84 out of 124 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places OTEC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. OTEC's value of 2.12 is 84.3% above this benchmark. Historically, OTEC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 2.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.15, OTEC 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.15, based on 124 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. OTEC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 84.3% 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 OTEC and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OTEC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OTEC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OTEC (TSE:1736) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,462.45, compared to a current price of 円2,427.00 — trading 66% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 84.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.15. OTEC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 OTEC (TSE:1736), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 29, 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 OTEC (TSE:1736) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OTEC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,427.00 is trading 66% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,462.45. GuruFocus considers OTEC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1736:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (96% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: 円1,462.45 vs. price of 円2,427.00 (66% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100
  • Industry Position: 84.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#84 of 124)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1736 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OTEC Business Description

Address 2-4-2 Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 135-0016
OTEC Corp operates as industrial distributor. The company is engaged in tubular materials business, system business, and environmental equipment business. The products of the company include tubing, fittings, valves, ball cleaning system, scale removal system, and cool roof.
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円2,427.00
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