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Japan Foundation Engineering CoTSE:1914 +0.69%63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:1914 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円666.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Construction companies, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks better than 68.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1914'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.97
Current: 0.69
During the past years, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.97. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.59.
TSE:1914's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 68.72% of 1317
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16
vs TSE:1914: 0.69
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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,351.345. 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1,062.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) 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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
TSE:1914 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Japan Foundation Engineering 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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Japan Foundation Engineering 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.
* 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.
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 0.69 mean?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69 as of Aug. 17, 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #412 out of 1317 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.97. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's value of 0.69 is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #412 out of 1317 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Foundation Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #412 out of 1317 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Japan Foundation Engineering Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's value of 0.69 is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Japan Foundation Engineering Co 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 1.16, based on 1,317 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. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69 is 40.5% 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円666.64, compared to a current price of 円733.00 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 40.5% below the Construction industry median of 1.16. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Aug. 17, 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円733.00 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円666.64.
GuruFocus considers Japan Foundation Engineering Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1914:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.69 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: 円666.64 vs. price of 円733.00 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Construction median (#412 of 1317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provisions of construction services. The company offers surface and physical exploration, hydrologic and geological and soil features surveys, in-site tests, grouting tests, hydrostatic pressure permeability tests, automatic surveillance, and analysis system for slopes and landslides and design and construction management services. Additionally, it also provides ground-reinforcing and environmental preservation works.
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