ITmedia (TSE:2148) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.09 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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TSE:2148 ITmedia Inc TSE:2148
75 GF Score
Price 円1,199.00
GF Value 円1,697.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ITmedia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ITmedia TSE:2148 +1.52% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates TSE:2148 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,697.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Media - Diversified companies, ITmedia ranks worse than 83.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), ITmedia's current share price is 円1199.00. ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円388.51. ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.09.

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

TSE:2148' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 4.34   Max: 11.94
Current: 2.99

During the past years, ITmedia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.94. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 4.34.

TSE:2148's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.43% of 706 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs TSE:2148: 2.99

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.

ITmedia's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円444.901. 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388.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ITmedia  (TSE:2148) 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.


ITmedia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ITmedia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ITmedia'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.

ITmedia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ITmedia Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ITmedia Quarterly Data
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TSE:2148 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ITmedia'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.


ITmedia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ITmedia 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1199.00/388.51
=3.09

* 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.

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

For example, ITmedia'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)
=444.901/112.7000*112.7000
=444.901

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

ITmedia Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 243.510 98.100 279.751
201609 249.697 98.000 287.152
201612 249.199 98.400 285.414
201703 247.717 98.100 284.584
201706 245.287 98.500 280.648
201709 251.246 98.800 286.593
201712 254.757 99.400 288.844
201803 261.265 99.200 296.820
201806 266.658 99.200 302.947
201809 272.603 99.900 307.531
201812 275.163 99.700 311.042
201903 277.106 99.700 313.238
201906 273.706 99.800 309.085
201909 281.680 100.100 317.136
201912 289.561 100.500 324.712
202003 297.039 100.300 333.762
202006 303.117 99.900 341.955
202009 343.659 99.900 387.691
202012 343.798 99.300 390.192
202103 357.081 99.900 402.833
202106 363.690 99.500 411.938
202109 367.143 100.100 413.357
202112 369.634 100.100 416.161
202203 401.348 101.100 447.398
202206 410.723 101.800 454.700
202209 434.548 103.100 475.010
202212 447.147 104.100 484.087
202303 473.687 104.400 511.346
202306 476.548 105.200 510.522
202309 484.417 106.200 514.066
202312 481.821 106.800 508.438
202403 505.954 107.200 531.912
202406 419.798 108.200 437.257
202409 438.552 108.900 453.855
202412 456.599 110.700 464.848
202503 483.579 111.100 490.543
202506 399.033 111.700 402.605
202509 410.141 112.000 412.704
202512 423.972 113.000 422.846
202603 444.901 112.700 444.901

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 3.09 mean?
ITmedia (TSE:2148) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.09 as of Jul. 30, 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 ITmedia and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 4.34. Over the past decade, ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 11.94. According to the industry distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #589 out of 706 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ITmedia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.09 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 4.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 11.94. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96. ITmedia's value of 3.09 is 221.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #589 out of 706 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ITmedia has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #589 out of 706 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ITmedia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96. ITmedia's value of 3.09 is 221.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ITmedia's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 11.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 0.96, ITmedia 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.96, based on 706 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. ITmedia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.09 is 221.9% 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 ITmedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ITmedia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 4.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITmedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITmedia (TSE:2148) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,697.62, compared to a current price of 円1,199.00 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 221.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.96. ITmedia's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 ITmedia (TSE:2148), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09 as of Jul. 30, 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 ITmedia (TSE:2148) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITmedia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,199.00 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,697.62. GuruFocus considers ITmedia to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2148:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.09 (29% below median its 10-year median of 4.34)
  • GF Value™: 円1,697.62 vs. price of 円1,199.00 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 221.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#589 of 706)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ITmedia Business Description

Address 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Tokyo, JPN
ITmedia Inc is a Japan-based company engages in the provision of information and services related to technology and business fields.
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