LIKE (TSE:2462) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.45 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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TSE:2462 LIKE Inc TSE:2462
75 GF Score
Price 円1,550.00
GF Value 円1,656.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is LIKE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

LIKE TSE:2462 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.45 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates TSE:2462 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,656.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Conglomerates companies, LIKE ranks worse than 78.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), LIKE's current share price is 円1550.00. LIKE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円632.15. LIKE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.45.

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

TSE:2462' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.22   Med: 4.34   Max: 7.21
Current: 2.44

During the past years, LIKE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.21. The lowest was 2.22. And the median was 4.34.

TSE:2462's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.06% of 433 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs TSE:2462: 2.44

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.

LIKE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円919.204. 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632.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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LIKE  (TSE:2462) 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.


LIKE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


LIKE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LIKE'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.

LIKE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

LIKE Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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LIKE Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:2462 vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, LIKE'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.


LIKE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, LIKE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LIKE 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1550.00/632.15
=2.45

* 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.

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

For example, LIKE'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)
=919.204/112.2000*112.2000
=919.204

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

LIKE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201511 346.528 98.100 396.335
201602 340.604 97.800 390.754
201605 355.424 98.200 406.095
201608 357.594 97.900 409.827
201611 379.581 98.600 431.937
201702 367.424 98.100 420.234
201705 350.050 98.600 398.333
201708 360.797 98.500 410.979
201711 381.488 99.100 431.917
201802 380.338 99.500 428.884
201805 413.908 99.300 467.679
201808 407.024 99.800 457.596
201811 423.005 100.000 474.612
201902 419.123 99.700 471.671
201905 468.639 100.000 525.813
201908 467.149 100.000 524.141
201911 478.054 100.500 533.708
202002 472.538 100.300 528.602
202005 529.973 100.100 594.036
202008 485.573 100.100 544.269
202011 514.294 99.500 579.938
202102 527.839 99.800 593.422
202105 624.747 99.400 705.197
202108 622.414 99.700 700.450
202111 640.837 100.100 718.301
202202 639.379 100.700 712.396
202205 730.693 101.800 805.341
202208 720.742 102.700 787.412
202211 736.797 103.900 795.656
202302 719.404 104.000 776.126
202305 806.382 105.100 860.857
202308 783.997 105.900 830.637
202311 811.544 106.900 851.780
202402 799.511 106.900 839.150
202405 876.276 108.100 909.511
202411 868.895 110.000 886.273
202505 927.464 111.800 930.782
202508 911.599 112.100 912.412
202511 931.975 113.200 923.742
202602 919.204 112.200 919.204

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 2.45 mean?
LIKE (TSE:2462) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.45 as of Aug. 25, 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 LIKE and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 4.34. Over the past decade, LIKE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.22 to 7.21. According to the industry distribution chart, LIKE ranks #338 out of 433 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is LIKE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
LIKE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.45 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 7.21. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01. LIKE's value of 2.45 is 142.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LIKE ranks #338 out of 433 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LIKE has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LIKE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, LIKE ranks #338 out of 433 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places LIKE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01. LIKE's value of 2.45 is 142.6% above this benchmark. Historically, LIKE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.22 to 7.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 1.01, LIKE 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.01, based on 433 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. LIKE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.45 is 142.6% 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 LIKE and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LIKE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.45, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 4.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LIKE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LIKE (TSE:2462) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,656.97, compared to a current price of 円1,550.00 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.45, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 142.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.01. LIKE's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 LIKE (TSE:2462), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.45 as of Aug. 25, 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 LIKE (TSE:2462) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LIKE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,550.00 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,656.97. GuruFocus considers LIKE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2462:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.45 (44% below median its 10-year median of 4.34)
  • GF Value™: 円1,656.97 vs. price of 円1,550.00 (6.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 142.6% above the Conglomerates median (#338 of 433)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2462 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LIKE Business Description

Address 8-1 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JPN, 530-0017
LIKE Inc is implementing services in the fields of childcare services which operates outsourced on-site childcare in offices that are established by companies, hospitals, and universities, etc., and manages child rearing support services operating for facilities in public childcare such as licensed nursery schools and after school clubs; human resources operates comprehensive human resources services such as temporary staffing, outsourcing, recruitment, and recruitment and education support; and nursing care operates the nursing care related services with paid nursing homes, where residents are provided with 24/7 end-of-life care by the nursing staff.
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