Dawn (TSE:2303) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.19 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:2303 Dawn Corp TSE:2303
83 GF Score
Price 円1,303.00
GF Value 円1,338.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Dawn Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Dawn TSE:2303 -1.14% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.19 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 4.12. GuruFocus rates TSE:2303 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,338.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,551 Software companies, Dawn ranks worse than 70.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Dawn's current share price is 円1303.00. Dawn's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円310.65. Dawn's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.19.

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

TSE:2303' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.37   Med: 4.12   Max: 9.5
Current: 4.25

During the past years, Dawn's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.50. The lowest was 2.37. And the median was 4.12.

TSE:2303's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.15% of 1551 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs TSE:2303: 4.25

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.

Dawn's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円479.738. 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310.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Dawn  (TSE:2303) 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.


Dawn Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Dawn Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dawn'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.

Dawn Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Dawn Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Dawn Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 3.94 4.17 3.95 4.14 0.00

TSE:2303 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dawn'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.


Dawn Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dawn's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2303
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Dawn 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1303.00/310.65
=4.19

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=479.738/112.2000*112.2000
=479.738

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

Dawn Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201511 170.218 98.100 194.684
201602 176.409 97.800 202.383
201605 182.391 98.200 208.394
201608 180.663 97.900 207.052
201611 181.459 98.600 206.488
201702 187.316 98.100 214.239
201705 194.347 98.600 221.153
201708 189.537 98.500 215.899
201711 191.452 99.100 216.760
201802 203.011 99.500 228.923
201805 209.701 99.300 236.943
201808 205.947 99.800 231.536
201811 209.397 100.000 234.943
201902 222.065 99.700 249.907
201905 231.699 100.000 259.966
201908 233.951 100.000 262.493
201911 241.473 100.500 269.585
202002 246.460 100.300 275.701
202005 260.044 100.100 291.478
202008 261.013 100.100 292.564
202011 270.698 99.500 305.249
202102 280.117 99.800 314.921
202105 294.016 99.400 331.877
202108 292.720 99.700 329.420
202111 307.967 100.100 345.194
202202 320.208 100.700 356.776
202205 333.762 101.800 367.859
202208 333.692 102.700 364.559
202211 342.982 103.900 370.381
202302 343.093 104.000 370.145
202305 357.802 105.100 381.973
202308 357.225 105.900 378.476
202311 371.253 106.900 389.659
202402 384.374 106.900 403.431
202405 403.869 108.100 419.187
202411 418.435 110.000 426.804
202505 452.973 111.800 454.594
202508 450.684 112.100 451.086
202511 467.824 113.200 463.691
202602 479.738 112.200 479.738

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 4.19 mean?
Dawn (TSE:2303) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.19 as of Aug. 12, 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 Dawn and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.12. Over the past decade, Dawn's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.37 to 9.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawn ranks #1088 out of 1551 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Dawn's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Dawn's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.19 is near median its 10-year median of 4.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 9.50. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Dawn's value of 4.19 is 81.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dawn ranks #1088 out of 1551 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dawn has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dawn's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dawn ranks #1088 out of 1551 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Dawn in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Dawn's value of 4.19 is 81.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dawn's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.37 to 9.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.12 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Dawn 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.31, based on 1,551 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. Dawn's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.19 is 81.4% 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 Dawn and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawn's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dawn stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dawn (TSE:2303) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,338.82, compared to a current price of 円1,303.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.12 and 81.4% above the Software industry median of 2.31. Dawn's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Dawn (TSE:2303), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.19 as of Aug. 12, 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 Dawn (TSE:2303) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dawn stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,303.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,338.82. GuruFocus considers Dawn to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2303:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.19 (near median its 10-year median of 4.12)
  • GF Value™: 円1,338.82 vs. price of 円1,303.00 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 81.4% above the Software median (#1088 of 1551)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dawn Business Description

Address 2-2-21 Sannomiya Grand Building 5th floor, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN
Dawn Corp is engaged in service building services such as FAQ Q and A location information service ASP, GPS map, GIS application development consulting contract research and development and sales of core GIS engine. It is a research and development company specialized in geographic information systems. Its system is used in the security and security of disaster prevention areas such as local governments, the crime prevention area for disaster prevention and the social infrastructure area of private enterprises.
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