Kodensha Co (TSE:1948) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.38 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 754% Above Median

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TSE:1948 Kodensha Co Ltd TSE:1948
58 GF Score
Price 円11,430.00
GF Value 円2,056.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kodensha Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kodensha Co TSE:1948 -0.17% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.38 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 754% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:1948 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,056.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,343 Construction companies, Kodensha Co ranks worse than 89.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Kodensha Co's current share price is 円11430.00. Kodensha Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,125.57. Kodensha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.38.

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

TSE:1948' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.63   Max: 5.4
Current: 5.39

During the past years, Kodensha Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.40. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.63.

TSE:1948's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.43% of 1343 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs TSE:1948: 5.39

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.

Kodensha Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,864.094. 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2,125.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kodensha Co  (TSE:1948) 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.


Kodensha Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kodensha Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kodensha 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.

Kodensha Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kodensha Co 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 0.57 0.49 0.69 0.99 2.90

Kodensha Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 0.99 1.14 1.23 2.90 0.00

TSE:1948 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kodensha 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.


Kodensha Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


TSE:1948
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Kodensha 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11430.00/2125.57
=5.38

* 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.

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

For example, Kodensha Co'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)
=2864.094/112.7000*112.7000
=2,864.094

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kodensha Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 1,455.661 98.100 1,672.304
201603 1,455.692 97.900 1,675.756
201606 1,425.966 98.100 1,638.189
201609 1,439.478 98.000 1,655.400
201612 1,460.872 98.400 1,673.174
201703 1,571.590 98.100 1,805.486
201706 1,548.609 98.500 1,771.860
201709 1,572.040 98.800 1,793.208
201712 1,587.924 99.400 1,800.393
201803 1,675.645 99.200 1,903.681
201806 1,640.708 99.200 1,863.990
201809 1,698.298 99.900 1,915.898
201812 1,750.817 99.700 1,979.108
201903 1,855.693 99.700 2,097.659
201906 1,809.583 99.800 2,043.487
201909 1,858.963 100.100 2,092.958
201912 1,881.285 100.500 2,109.660
202003 1,971.132 100.300 2,214.821
202006 1,908.660 99.900 2,153.213
202009 1,955.232 99.900 2,205.752
202012 1,987.934 99.300 2,256.195
202103 2,096.232 99.900 2,364.818
202106 2,051.106 99.500 2,323.213
202109 2,048.285 100.100 2,306.111
202112 2,043.998 100.100 2,301.284
202203 2,083.061 101.100 2,322.067
202206 2,011.511 101.800 2,226.889
202209 2,034.308 103.100 2,223.730
202212 2,047.060 104.100 2,216.174
202303 2,102.257 104.400 2,269.390
202306 2,038.149 105.200 2,183.454
202309 2,077.652 106.200 2,204.815
202312 2,077.253 106.800 2,192.008
202403 2,299.401 107.200 2,417.374
202406 2,256.016 108.200 2,349.843
202409 2,301.096 108.900 2,381.391
202503 2,496.909 111.100 2,532.868
202506 2,449.050 111.700 2,470.975
202509 2,534.463 112.000 2,550.303
202603 2,864.094 112.700 2,864.094

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 5.38 mean?
Kodensha Co (TSE:1948) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.38 as of Aug. 11, 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 Kodensha Co and its competitors. This is 754% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Kodensha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Kodensha Co ranks #1201 out of 1343 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is Kodensha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kodensha Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.38 is 754% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 5.40. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Kodensha Co's value of 5.38 is 359.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kodensha Co ranks #1201 out of 1343 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kodensha Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kodensha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kodensha Co ranks #1201 out of 1343 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kodensha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Kodensha Co's value of 5.38 is 359.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kodensha Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 5.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Kodensha Co 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 a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.17, based on 1,343 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. Kodensha Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.38 is 359.8% 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 Kodensha Co and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Kodensha Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.38, which is 754% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kodensha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodensha Co (TSE:1948) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,056.66, compared to a current price of 円11,430.00 — trading 455.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.38, which is 754% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 359.8% above the Construction industry median of 1.17. Kodensha Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Kodensha Co (TSE:1948), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.38 as of Aug. 11, 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 Kodensha Co (TSE:1948) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodensha Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円11,430.00 is trading 455.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,056.66. GuruFocus considers Kodensha Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1948:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.38 (754% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
  • GF Value™: 円2,056.66 vs. price of 円11,430.00 (455.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 359.8% above the Construction median (#1201 of 1343)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1948 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kodensha Co Business Description

Address 5-11-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0061
Kodensha Co Ltd is a specialized company of electrical equipment construction. It has diversified its operations into the following segments. The "Electrical Equipment Construction Business" carries out indoor wiring construction, power transmission line construction, power generation and transformation construction, communication construction, and air conditioning construction. The "Product Sales Business" sells electronic control and measurement machinery and equipment, substation equipment and equipment, machine tools and equipment, information and communication machinery and equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning machinery and equipment, elevators and monitoring, and control equipment.
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円11,430.00
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