Cookpad (TSE:2193) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.63 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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TSE:2193 Cookpad Inc TSE:2193
53 GF Score
Price 円134.00
GF Value 円149.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cookpad Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cookpad TSE:2193 -2.90% 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:2193 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円149.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 341 Interactive Media companies, Cookpad ranks better than 75.66% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Cookpad's current share price is 円134.00. Cookpad's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円213.98. Cookpad's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.63.

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

TSE:2193' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 1.17   Max: 3.97
Current: 0.63

During the past years, Cookpad's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.97. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.17.

TSE:2193's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.66% of 341 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs TSE:2193: 0.63

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.

Cookpad's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円184.755. 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213.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cookpad  (TSE:2193) 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.


Cookpad Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cookpad Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cookpad'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.

Cookpad Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cookpad Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.54 1.04 0.59 0.71 0.67

Cookpad Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.95 0.80 0.67 0.64 0.55

TSE:2193 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cookpad'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.


Cookpad Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


TSE:2193
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Cookpad 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=134.00/213.98
=0.63

* 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.

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

For example, Cookpad's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=184.755/113.6000*113.6000
=184.755

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Cookpad Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 216.878 98.000 251.401
201612 195.434 98.400 225.623
201703 199.148 98.100 230.614
201706 208.752 98.500 240.754
201709 208.188 98.800 239.374
201712 219.031 99.400 250.321
201803 218.943 99.200 250.725
201806 213.858 99.200 244.902
201809 233.178 99.900 265.155
201812 227.812 99.700 259.573
201903 229.083 99.700 261.021
201906 225.537 99.800 256.723
201909 225.449 100.100 255.854
201912 217.484 100.500 245.833
202003 213.676 100.300 242.010
202006 213.794 99.900 243.113
202009 214.772 99.900 244.225
202012 217.114 99.300 248.380
202103 221.090 99.900 251.410
202106 214.364 99.500 244.741
202109 205.619 100.100 233.350
202112 201.803 100.100 229.019
202203 198.911 101.100 223.504
202206 194.727 101.800 217.298
202209 184.260 103.100 203.026
202212 170.348 104.100 185.894
202303 130.645 104.400 142.158
202306 144.766 105.200 156.325
202309 141.141 106.200 150.976
202312 146.874 106.800 156.226
202403 155.413 107.200 164.691
202406 160.623 108.200 168.639
202409 157.323 108.900 164.113
202412 165.074 110.700 169.398
202503 165.011 111.100 168.724
202506 164.710 111.700 167.512
202509 170.405 112.000 172.839
202512 175.936 113.000 176.870
202603 170.580 112.700 171.942
202606 184.755 113.600 184.755

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 0.63 mean?
Cookpad (TSE:2193) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 as of Aug. 24, 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 Cookpad and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Cookpad's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 3.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Cookpad ranks #83 out of 341 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Cookpad's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cookpad's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 3.97. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Cookpad's value of 0.63 is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cookpad ranks #83 out of 341 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cookpad has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cookpad's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cookpad ranks #83 out of 341 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cookpad in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Cookpad's value of 0.63 is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Cookpad's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 3.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Cookpad 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.43, based on 341 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. Cookpad's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 is 55.9% 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 Cookpad and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cookpad's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cookpad stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookpad (TSE:2193) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円149.59, compared to a current price of 円134.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 55.9% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.43. Cookpad's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Cookpad (TSE:2193), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Aug. 24, 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 Cookpad (TSE:2193) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookpad stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円134.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円149.59. GuruFocus considers Cookpad to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2193:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.63 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.17)
  • GF Value™: 円149.59 vs. price of 円134.00 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 55.9% below the Interactive Media median (#83 of 341)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2193 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cookpad Business Description

Other Exchanges CKPDY:USA
Address 2-22-44 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, JPN, 153-0044
Cookpad Inc is a Japanese Internet company that specializes in the sharing of user-created food recipes. The company operates Cookpad, Japan's recipe-sharing site, which allows users to upload and browse recipes. The company offers various services to its online users, such as professional recipes, discussion boards, cooking lessons, weight-loss advice, and home food-delivery services The company expanded outside of Japan, where it still generates the majority of its revenue. Cookpad now also operates in Indonesia, the Philippines, South America, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
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