Vector Holdings (TSE:2656) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.46 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:2656 Vector Holdings Inc TSE:2656
38 GF Score
Price 円187.00
GF Value 円92.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Vector Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vector Holdings TSE:2656 -1.06% 38 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:2656 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of 円92.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Media - Diversified companies, Vector Holdings ranks worse than 79.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Vector Holdings's current share price is 円187.00. Vector Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円75.91. Vector Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.46.

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

TSE:2656' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 2.3   Max: 4.03
Current: 2.46

During the past years, Vector Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.03. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 2.30.

TSE:2656's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.07% of 688 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1 vs TSE:2656: 2.46

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.

Vector Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円36.242. 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75.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Vector Holdings  (TSE:2656) 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.


Vector Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vector Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vector Holdings'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.

Vector Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vector Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Vector Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 1.01 1.60 1.64 1.63 2.49

TSE:2656 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Vector Holdings'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.


Vector Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Vector Holdings 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.

Vector Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=187.00/75.91
=2.46

* 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.

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

For example, Vector Holdings'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)
=36.242/112.7000*112.7000
=36.242

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Vector Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 120.326 97.900 138.516
201606 117.743 98.100 135.266
201609 111.546 98.000 128.278
201612 110.481 98.400 126.537
201703 108.004 98.100 124.078
201706 105.279 98.500 120.456
201709 101.724 98.800 116.035
201712 95.662 99.400 108.462
201803 91.245 99.200 103.662
201806 86.608 99.200 98.394
201809 81.595 99.900 92.050
201812 77.098 99.700 87.151
201903 76.330 99.700 86.283
201906 78.340 99.800 88.466
201909 78.845 100.100 88.770
201912 79.630 100.500 89.297
202003 79.175 100.300 88.963
202006 78.298 99.900 88.330
202009 79.169 99.900 89.313
202012 77.825 99.300 88.327
202103 74.872 99.900 84.465
202106 69.876 99.500 79.146
202109 64.408 100.100 72.515
202112 58.016 100.100 65.319
202203 49.991 101.100 55.727
202206 45.270 101.800 50.117
202209 40.680 103.100 44.468
202212 36.210 104.100 39.201
202303 40.392 104.400 43.603
202306 30.449 105.200 32.620
202309 70.654 106.200 74.978
202312 59.681 106.800 62.978
202403 47.967 107.200 50.428
202406 41.834 108.200 43.574
202409 34.401 108.900 35.601
202503 11.907 111.100 12.078
202506 24.851 111.700 25.073
202509 22.587 112.000 22.728
202512 18.977 113.000 18.927
202603 36.242 112.700 36.242

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 2.46 mean?
Vector Holdings (TSE:2656) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 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 Vector Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, Vector Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Vector Holdings ranks #544 out of 688 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Vector Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vector Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 is near median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 4.03. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. Vector Holdings' value of 2.46 is 146% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vector Holdings ranks #544 out of 688 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vector Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vector Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Vector Holdings ranks #544 out of 688 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Vector Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. Vector Holdings' value of 2.46 is 146% above this benchmark. Historically, Vector Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 4.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Vector Holdings 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 1.00, based on 688 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. Vector Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 is 146% 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 Vector Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vector Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vector Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vector Holdings (TSE:2656) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円92.03, compared to a current price of 円187.00 — trading 103.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 146% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.00. Vector Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 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 Vector Holdings (TSE:2656), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46 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 Vector Holdings (TSE:2656) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vector Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円187.00 is trading 103.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円92.03. GuruFocus considers Vector Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2656:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.46 (near median its 10-year median of 2.30)
  • GF Value™: 円92.03 vs. price of 円187.00 (103.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 146% above the Media - Diversified median (#544 of 688)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vector Holdings Business Description

Address 8-14-24 Nishi-Shinjuku, Nishi-Shinjuku KF Building, 5th floor, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0023
Vector Holdings Inc, formerly Vector Inc is engaged in the operation and sales, and marketing of online games. Marketing includes PC software download license sales. Advertisement sales consist of site banner advertisement space and mail magazine advertisement space. It even downloads sales and licensing of software for the PC.
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Price
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