M3 (TSE:2413) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.06 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 83% Below Median

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TSE:2413 M3 Inc TSE:2413
76 GF Score
Price 円1,732.00
GF Value 円2,535.30
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is M3 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

M3 TSE:2413 +2.03% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.06 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 30.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:2413 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,535.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, M3 ranks worse than 82.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), M3's current share price is 円1732.00. M3's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円342.44. M3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for M3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2413' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.96   Med: 30.24   Max: 102.82
Current: 4.96

During the past years, M3's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 102.82. The lowest was 3.96. And the median was 30.24.

TSE:2413's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.9% of 345 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.88 vs TSE:2413: 4.96

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.

M3's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円611.630. 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342.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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M3  (TSE:2413) 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.


M3 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


M3 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M3'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.

M3 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

M3 Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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M3 Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:2413 vs VEEV, BTSG, HQY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, M3'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.


M3 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, M3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where M3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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M3 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.

M3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1732.00/342.44
=5.06

* 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.

M3's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, M3'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)
=611.63/112.7000*112.7000
=611.630

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

M3 Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 83.330 98.100 95.732
201609 87.666 98.000 100.816
201612 97.543 98.400 111.718
201703 103.571 98.100 118.985
201706 105.064 98.500 120.210
201709 111.385 98.800 127.056
201712 121.193 99.400 137.409
201803 127.343 99.200 144.673
201806 129.186 99.200 146.767
201809 136.201 99.900 153.652
201812 144.246 99.700 163.054
201903 152.391 99.700 172.261
201906 218.466 99.800 246.705
201909 225.151 100.100 253.492
201912 236.649 100.500 265.377
202003 244.792 100.300 275.055
202006 245.701 99.900 277.182
202009 258.271 99.900 291.363
202012 274.079 99.300 311.064
202103 294.396 99.900 332.116
202106 303.756 99.500 344.053
202109 340.926 100.100 383.840
202112 363.318 100.100 409.050
202203 379.813 101.100 423.392
202206 395.912 101.800 438.303
202209 419.032 103.100 458.050
202212 428.227 104.100 463.604
202303 445.753 104.400 481.191
202306 466.647 105.200 499.916
202309 488.421 106.200 518.315
202312 496.466 106.800 523.892
202403 518.271 107.200 544.861
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 514.758 108.900 532.720
202412 557.011 110.700 567.074
202503 557.316 111.100 565.342
202506 551.585 111.700 556.523
202509 571.390 112.000 574.961
202512 615.336 113.000 613.702
202603 611.630 112.700 611.630

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 5.06 mean?
M3 (TSE:2413) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.06 as of Aug. 17, 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 M3 and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 30.24. Over the past decade, M3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.96 to 102.82. According to the industry distribution chart, M3 ranks #286 out of 345 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is M3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
M3's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.06 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 30.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.96 to a high of 102.82. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88. M3's value of 5.06 is 169.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M3 ranks #286 out of 345 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, M3 has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, M3 ranks #286 out of 345 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places M3 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88. M3's value of 5.06 is 169.1% above this benchmark. Historically, M3's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.96 to 102.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.24 vs. the industry median of 1.88, M3 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.88, based on 345 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. M3's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.06 is 169.1% 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 M3 and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M3's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.06, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 30.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M3 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M3 (TSE:2413) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,535.30, compared to a current price of 円1,732.00 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.06, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 30.24 and 169.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.88. M3's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 M3 (TSE:2413), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.06 as of Aug. 17, 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 M3 (TSE:2413) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M3 stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,732.00 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,535.30. GuruFocus considers M3 to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2413:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.06 (83% below median its 10-year median of 30.24)
  • GF Value™: 円2,535.30 vs. price of 円1,732.00 (31.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 169.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#286 of 345)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2413 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


M3 Business Description

Other Exchanges MTHRY:USA4YC:Germany
Address 1-11-44 Akasaka, Akasaka Intercity, 10th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0052
M3 Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in providing medical-related services through internet-based platforms and real-world operations. The company operates six reportable segments: Medical Platform, Evidence Solutions, Career Solutions, Site Solutions, Patient Solutions, and Overseas. Its businesses include online marketing for medical professionals, clinical trial support, human resources services for medical professionals, operational support for medical institutions, and patient support services. The Overseas segment offers similar services internationally, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, South Korea, India, France, Germany, and Spain.
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