Santo (TSE:1788) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.88 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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TSE:1788 Santo Corp TSE:1788
66 GF Score
Price 円4,310.00
GF Value 円4,939.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Santo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Santo TSE:1788 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:1788 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,939.39 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,284 Construction companies, Santo ranks better than 60.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Santo's current share price is 円4310.00. Santo's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円4,884.67. Santo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.88.

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

TSE:1788' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.68   Max: 1.19
Current: 0.88

During the past years, Santo's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.19. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.68.

TSE:1788's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.12% of 1284 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.13 vs TSE:1788: 0.88

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.

Santo's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円5,738.424. 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4,884.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Santo  (TSE:1788) 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.


Santo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Santo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Santo'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.

Santo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Santo Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Santo Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 0.91 0.82 0.86 0.99 0.00

TSE:1788 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Santo'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.


Santo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


TSE:1788
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Santo 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4310.00/4884.67
=0.88

* 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.

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

For example, Santo'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)
=5738.424/113.0000*113.0000
=5,738.424

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Santo Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 3,681.436 98.100 4,240.594
201603 3,777.609 97.900 4,360.264
201606 3,603.969 98.100 4,151.361
201609 3,629.522 98.000 4,185.061
201612 3,705.529 98.400 4,255.333
201703 3,875.490 98.100 4,464.122
201706 3,796.226 98.500 4,355.061
201709 3,769.805 98.800 4,311.619
201712 3,825.590 99.400 4,349.011
201803 3,889.983 99.200 4,431.130
201806 3,922.270 99.200 4,467.908
201809 3,871.945 99.900 4,379.678
201812 3,916.784 99.700 4,439.284
201903 3,940.801 99.700 4,466.505
201906 3,913.201 99.800 4,430.779
201909 3,892.838 100.100 4,394.512
201912 4,006.477 100.500 4,504.795
202003 4,339.818 100.300 4,889.326
202006 4,242.383 99.900 4,798.691
202009 4,206.676 99.900 4,758.302
202012 4,261.445 99.300 4,849.378
202103 4,483.165 99.900 5,071.047
202106 4,382.641 99.500 4,977.271
202109 4,576.041 100.100 5,165.761
202112 4,662.174 100.100 5,262.994
202203 4,769.789 101.100 5,331.218
202206 4,630.652 101.800 5,140.115
202209 4,754.716 103.100 5,211.279
202212 4,967.193 104.100 5,391.862
202303 5,136.154 104.400 5,559.247
202306 4,993.028 105.200 5,363.233
202309 5,037.344 106.200 5,359.886
202312 5,126.772 106.800 5,424.394
202403 5,246.976 107.200 5,530.861
202406 5,132.984 108.200 5,360.695
202412 5,180.627 110.700 5,288.264
202503 5,457.341 111.100 5,550.671
202506 5,442.408 111.700 5,505.748
202509 5,621.072 112.000 5,671.260
202512 5,738.424 113.000 5,738.424

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 0.88 mean?
Santo (TSE:1788) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 as of Aug. 21, 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 Santo and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Santo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Santo ranks #512 out of 1284 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Santo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Santo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.19. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13. Santo's value of 0.88 is 22.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santo ranks #512 out of 1284 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Santo has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Santo ranks #512 out of 1284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Santo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13. Santo's value of 0.88 is 22.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Santo's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Santo 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.13, based on 1,284 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. Santo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 is 22.1% 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 Santo and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Santo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santo (TSE:1788) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,939.39, compared to a current price of 円4,310.00 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 22.1% below the Construction industry median of 1.13. Santo's overall GF Score™ is 66/100. 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 Santo (TSE:1788), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Aug. 21, 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 Santo (TSE:1788) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,310.00 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,939.39. GuruFocus considers Santo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1788:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.88 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: 円4,939.39 vs. price of 円4,310.00 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100
  • Industry Position: 22.1% below the Construction median (#512 of 1284)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1788 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Santo Business Description

Address 610 Eda, Shigaraki-cho, Shiga Prefecture, Koka, JPN, 520-3022
Santo Corp Formerly Santo Co., Ltd. Is engaged in the business of construction management in japan. The business division of company include civil engineering division which include road and bridge fortifications, water and sewage fortifications, and paving work, and construction business division which include shrine, educational and cultural facilities, and store and warehouses. Company also includes Environmental development project.
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