JGC Holdings (TSE:1963) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 31% Above Median

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TSE:1963 JGC Holdings Corp TSE:1963
69 GF Score
Price 円2,371.00
GF Value 円1,295.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is JGC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

JGC Holdings TSE:1963 +3.47% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:1963 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,295.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, JGC Holdings ranks worse than 54.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), JGC Holdings's current share price is 円2371.00. JGC Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,747.34. JGC Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.36.

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

TSE:1963' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 1.04   Max: 2.02
Current: 1.31

During the past years, JGC Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.02. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.04.

TSE:1963's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.01% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs TSE:1963: 1.31

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.

JGC Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,775.544. 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1,747.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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JGC Holdings  (TSE:1963) 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.


JGC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


JGC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JGC Holdings'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.

JGC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

JGC Holdings 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 0.94 1.00 0.88 0.68 1.30

JGC Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 0.68 0.72 0.87 1.08 1.30

TSE:1963 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JGC Holdings'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.


JGC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


TSE:1963
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JGC Holdings 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.

JGC Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2371.00/1747.34
=1.36

* 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.

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

For example, JGC Holdings'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)
=1775.544/112.7000*112.7000
=1,775.544

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

JGC Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1,616.332 98.100 1,856.887
201609 1,523.735 98.000 1,752.295
201612 1,579.234 98.400 1,808.737
201703 1,514.869 98.100 1,740.324
201706 1,508.396 98.500 1,725.850
201709 1,545.272 98.800 1,762.674
201712 1,586.388 99.400 1,798.651
201803 1,564.366 99.200 1,777.259
201806 1,551.564 99.200 1,762.714
201809 1,585.546 99.900 1,788.699
201812 1,569.922 99.700 1,774.626
201903 1,622.052 99.700 1,833.553
201906 1,587.483 99.800 1,792.679
201909 1,579.446 100.100 1,778.257
201912 1,601.554 100.500 1,795.972
202003 1,547.442 100.300 1,738.751
202006 1,577.940 99.900 1,780.118
202009 1,595.078 99.900 1,799.452
202012 1,619.953 99.300 1,838.557
202103 1,652.187 99.900 1,863.879
202106 1,423.530 99.500 1,612.380
202109 1,442.026 100.100 1,623.540
202112 1,466.307 100.100 1,650.877
202203 1,532.715 101.100 1,708.575
202206 1,576.089 101.800 1,744.845
202209 1,617.913 103.100 1,768.563
202212 1,635.584 104.100 1,770.704
202303 1,651.543 104.400 1,782.844
202306 1,664.137 105.200 1,782.778
202309 1,671.832 106.200 1,774.157
202312 1,664.289 106.800 1,756.230
202403 1,598.710 107.200 1,680.733
202406 1,641.717 108.200 1,709.995
202409 1,628.295 108.900 1,685.113
202412 1,564.507 110.700 1,592.773
202503 1,616.428 111.100 1,639.707
202506 1,571.378 111.700 1,585.446
202509 1,699.571 112.000 1,710.193
202512 1,773.257 113.000 1,768.549
202603 1,775.544 112.700 1,775.544

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 1.36 mean?
JGC Holdings (TSE:1963) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 as of Jul. 27, 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 JGC Holdings and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, JGC Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #734 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is JGC Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
JGC Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.02. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. JGC Holdings' value of 1.36 is 17.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #734 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JGC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JGC Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JGC Holdings ranks #734 out of 1359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places JGC Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. JGC Holdings' value of 1.36 is 17.2% above this benchmark. Historically, JGC Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.16, JGC Holdings 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 1.16, based on 1,359 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. JGC Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is 17.2% 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 JGC Holdings 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. JGC Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JGC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings (TSE:1963) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,295.65, compared to a current price of 円2,371.00 — trading 83% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 17.2% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. JGC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 JGC Holdings (TSE:1963), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 27, 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 JGC Holdings (TSE:1963) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JGC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,371.00 is trading 83% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,295.65. GuruFocus considers JGC Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1963:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (31% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
  • GF Value™: 円1,295.65 vs. price of 円2,371.00 (83% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.2% above the Construction median (#734 of 1359)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1963 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JGC Holdings Business Description

Address 2-3-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-Ku, Kanagawa, Yokohama-shi, JPN, 220-6001
JGC Holdings Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in providing infrastructure construction services. The company operates through two segments. The Comprehensive Engineering segment provides EPC services including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of equipment and facilities for petroleum, oil refining, petrochemicals, gas, and LNG. The Functional Materials Manufacturing segment produces and sells catalysts, nanoparticle technology products, clean and safety materials, electronic materials, high-performance ceramics, and next-generation energy solutions. The Others segment includes consulting, office support, desalination, and crude oil and gas production and sales. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Comprehensive engineering segment.
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