Hibino (TSE:2469) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.42 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:2469 Hibino Corp TSE:2469
68 GF Score
Price 円2,616.00
GF Value 円3,250.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hibino Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hibino TSE:2469 -2.61% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:2469 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,250.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,965 Hardware companies, Hibino ranks worse than 55.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Hibino's current share price is 円2616.00. Hibino's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円1,082.22. Hibino's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.42.

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

TSE:2469' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42   Med: 2.46   Max: 4.75
Current: 2.42

During the past 13 years, Hibino's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.75. The lowest was 1.42. And the median was 2.46.

TSE:2469's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.32% of 1965 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs TSE:2469: 2.42

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.

Hibino's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円1,416.137. 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1,082.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Hibino  (TSE:2469) 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.


Hibino Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hibino Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hibino'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.

Hibino Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hibino Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.01 1.65 2.09 2.37 3.32

Hibino Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 2.09 3.86 2.37 0.00 3.32

TSE:2469 vs AAPL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Hibino'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.


Hibino Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Hibino 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2616.00/1082.22
=2.42

* 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.

Hibino's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Hibino's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1416.137/112.7000*112.7000
=1,416.137

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

Hibino Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 857.788 98.100 985.451
201803 927.434 99.200 1,053.647
201903 994.150 99.700 1,123.778
202003 1,020.395 100.300 1,146.546
202103 764.738 99.900 862.722
202203 870.612 101.100 970.504
202303 918.885 104.400 991.938
202403 1,050.590 107.200 1,104.492
202503 1,150.393 111.100 1,166.960
202603 1,416.137 112.700 1,416.137

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 2.42 mean?
Hibino (TSE:2469) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 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 Hibino and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Hibino's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 4.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Hibino ranks #1087 out of 1965 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Hibino's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hibino's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 is near median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 4.75. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Hibino's value of 2.42 is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hibino ranks #1087 out of 1965 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hibino has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hibino's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hibino ranks #1087 out of 1965 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hibino in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Hibino's value of 2.42 is 16.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hibino's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 4.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Hibino 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.07, based on 1,965 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. Hibino's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 is 16.9% 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 Hibino and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hibino's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hibino stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibino (TSE:2469) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,250.57, compared to a current price of 円2,616.00 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 16.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.07. Hibino's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Hibino (TSE:2469), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42 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 Hibino (TSE:2469) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibino stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,616.00 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,250.57. GuruFocus considers Hibino to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2469:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.42 (near median its 10-year median of 2.46)
  • GF Value™: 円3,250.57 vs. price of 円2,616.00 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.9% above the Hardware median (#1087 of 1965)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2469 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hibino Business Description

Address 3-5-14, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0075
Hibino Corp is engaged in the sale and installation of audio-visual equipment. It offers products and services in the Audio-Visual field. Its business activities are divided into Hibino visual division is engaged in the planning of large screens and video systems used for concerts and events, equipment rental, and operation. Hibino sound division offers a sound system for the concert, equipment rental, recording of concerts and events, studio recording, track down, and mastering. The segments include: Sales and construction business; Building sound construction business; and Concerts and events service business. It derives maximum revenue from Concerts and events service business.
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円2,616.00
Price
円3,250.57
GF Value