Youji (TSE:2152) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.96 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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TSE:2152 Youji Corp TSE:2152
76 GF Score
Price 円1,556.00
GF Value 円1,434.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Youji Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Youji TSE:2152 +1.57% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:2152 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,434.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 163 Education companies, Youji ranks worse than 73.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Youji's current share price is 円1556.00. Youji's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円793.14. Youji's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.96.

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

TSE:2152' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53   Med: 2.18   Max: 3.15
Current: 1.96

During the past 13 years, Youji's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.15. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 2.18.

TSE:2152's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.01% of 163 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.1 vs TSE:2152: 1.96

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.

Youji's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円1,018.542. 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793.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Youji  (TSE:2152) 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.


Youji Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Youji Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Youji'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.

Youji Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Youji Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Youji Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 2.05 2.20 1.86 0.00 1.92

TSE:2152 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Youji'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.


Youji Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Youji's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Youji 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1556.00/793.14
=1.96

* 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.

Youji's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Youji's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1018.542/112.7000*112.7000
=1,018.542

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

Youji Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 484.093 98.100 556.139
201803 564.844 99.200 641.713
201903 604.709 99.700 683.558
202003 615.622 100.300 691.731
202103 665.470 99.900 750.735
202203 730.982 101.100 814.853
202303 810.180 104.400 874.591
202403 888.759 107.200 934.358
202503 951.444 111.100 965.146
202603 1,018.542 112.700 1,018.542

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 1.96 mean?
Youji (TSE:2152) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 as of Jul. 26, 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 Youji and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Youji's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Youji ranks #119 out of 163 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Youji's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Youji's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 3.15. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. Youji's value of 1.96 is 78.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Youji ranks #119 out of 163 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Youji has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youji's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Youji ranks #119 out of 163 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Youji in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. Youji's value of 1.96 is 78.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Youji's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 3.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Youji 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 an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.10, based on 163 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. Youji's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 is 78.2% 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 Youji and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Youji's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Youji stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youji (TSE:2152) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,434.95, compared to a current price of 円1,556.00 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 78.2% above the Education industry median of 1.10. Youji's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Youji (TSE:2152), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Jul. 26, 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 Youji (TSE:2152) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youji stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,556.00 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,434.95. GuruFocus considers Youji to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2152:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.96 (10% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: 円1,434.95 vs. price of 円1,556.00 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 78.2% above the Education median (#119 of 163)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2152 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Youji Business Description

Address 2-11-17 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Youji Corp is engaged in the children physical education instruction-related business. It conducts projects involving children, including physical education guidance for children and elementary school students, administration of nursery schools and cram schools, travel planning, and arrangement work. It also provides kindergarten and nursery school management consulting. The company's segment include: Physical education instruction for young children Related project, that includes curricular and extracurricular physical education instruction, event planning, and therapeutic and small-scale childcare services. ; and Consulting-related business, that provides management consulting for kindergartens and nursery schools, and plans and holds seminars.
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