Kyodo Public Relations Co (TSE:2436) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.78 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 42% Above Median

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TSE:2436 Kyodo Public Relations Co Ltd TSE:2436
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Price 円638.00
GF Value 円490.01
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What is Kyodo Public Relations Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kyodo Public Relations Co TSE:2436 +3.57% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.78 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 3.37. GuruFocus rates TSE:2436 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円490.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 696 Media - Diversified companies, Kyodo Public Relations Co ranks worse than 89.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Kyodo Public Relations Co's current share price is 円638.00. Kyodo Public Relations Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円133.53. Kyodo Public Relations Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.78.

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

TSE:2436' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15   Med: 3.37   Max: 7.87
Current: 4.78

During the past years, Kyodo Public Relations Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.87. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 3.37.

TSE:2436's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.8% of 696 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs TSE:2436: 4.78

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.

Kyodo Public Relations Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円248.193. 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133.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Kyodo Public Relations Co  (TSE:2436) 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.


Kyodo Public Relations Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kyodo Public Relations Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyodo Public Relations Co'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.

Kyodo Public Relations Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kyodo Public Relations Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kyodo Public Relations Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:2436 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Kyodo Public Relations Co'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.


Kyodo Public Relations Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kyodo Public Relations Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Kyodo Public Relations Co 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.

Kyodo Public Relations Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=638.00/133.53
=4.78

* 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.

Kyodo Public Relations Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Kyodo Public Relations Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=248.193/113.0000*113.0000
=248.193

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Kyodo Public Relations Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 42.332 98.100 48.762
201603 46.040 97.900 53.141
201606 45.702 98.100 52.643
201609 46.671 98.000 53.815
201612 52.978 98.400 60.839
201703 54.339 98.100 62.592
201706 57.103 98.500 65.509
201709 60.563 98.800 69.267
201712 68.330 99.400 77.679
201803 80.063 99.200 91.201
201806 85.633 99.200 97.546
201809 92.261 99.900 104.359
201812 95.963 99.700 108.764
201903 102.239 99.700 115.878
201906 107.782 99.800 122.038
201909 113.784 100.100 128.447
201912 118.941 100.500 133.735
202003 118.575 100.300 133.589
202006 111.546 99.900 126.173
202009 111.931 99.900 126.609
202012 114.891 99.300 130.742
202103 118.410 99.900 133.937
202106 116.421 99.500 132.217
202109 118.637 100.100 133.926
202112 118.071 100.100 133.287
202203 125.142 101.100 139.872
202206 145.957 101.800 162.015
202209 151.950 103.100 166.541
202212 149.732 104.100 162.533
202303 153.900 104.400 166.578
202306 161.791 105.200 173.787
202309 168.477 106.200 179.265
202312 178.350 106.800 188.704
202403 180.572 107.200 190.342
202406 189.480 108.200 197.886
202412 204.113 110.700 208.354
202503 207.767 111.100 211.320
202506 216.786 111.700 219.309
202509 227.889 112.000 229.924
202512 248.193 113.000 248.193

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 4.78 mean?
Kyodo Public Relations Co (TSE:2436) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.78 as of Aug. 16, 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 Kyodo Public Relations Co and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 3.37. Over the past decade, Kyodo Public Relations Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 7.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyodo Public Relations Co ranks #625 out of 696 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 89.8%.
Is Kyodo Public Relations Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kyodo Public Relations Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.78 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 3.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 7.87. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96. Kyodo Public Relations Co's value of 4.78 is 397.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyodo Public Relations Co ranks #625 out of 696 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kyodo Public Relations Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyodo Public Relations Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kyodo Public Relations Co ranks #625 out of 696 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kyodo Public Relations Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96. Kyodo Public Relations Co's value of 4.78 is 397.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyodo Public Relations Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 7.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.37 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Kyodo Public Relations Co 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 696 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. Kyodo Public Relations Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.78 is 397.9% 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 Kyodo Public Relations Co 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. Kyodo Public Relations Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.78, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 3.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyodo Public Relations Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyodo Public Relations Co (TSE:2436) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円490.01, compared to a current price of 円638.00 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.78, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 3.37 and 397.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.96. Kyodo Public Relations Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Kyodo Public Relations Co (TSE:2436), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.78 as of Aug. 16, 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 Kyodo Public Relations Co (TSE:2436) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyodo Public Relations Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円638.00 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円490.01. GuruFocus considers Kyodo Public Relations Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2436:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.78 (42% above median its 10-year median of 3.37)
  • GF Value™: 円490.01 vs. price of 円638.00 (30.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 397.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#625 of 696)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyodo Public Relations Co Business Description

Address Dowa Building, 7-2-22 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8158
Kyodo Public Relations Co Ltd operates as a advertising agency in japan. The business of the company includes supporting, acting, consulting on public relation activities centered on media relations, and comprehensive communication service covering crisis management publicity, IR , and internet related work.
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