Watts Co (TSE:2735) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (As of Sep. 07, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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TSE:2735 Watts Co Ltd TSE:2735
55 GF Score
Price 円724.00
GF Value 円696.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Watts Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Watts Co TSE:2735 +1.12% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:2735 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円696.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 218 Retail - Defensive companies, Watts Co ranks better than 75.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-07), Watts Co's current share price is 円724.00. Watts Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円903.26. Watts Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.80.

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

TSE:2735' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 0.97   Max: 2.09
Current: 0.79

During the past years, Watts Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.09. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 0.97.

TSE:2735's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.69% of 218 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs TSE:2735: 0.79

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.

Watts Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,010.635. 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903.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Watts Co  (TSE:2735) 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.


Watts Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Watts Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watts 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.

Watts Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Watts Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.31 0.97 0.78 0.89 0.74

Watts Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.82 0.74 0.69 0.74 0.00

TSE:2735 vs KR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Watts 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.


Watts Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Watts Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2735
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Watts 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.

Watts Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=724.00/903.26
=0.80

* 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.

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

For example, Watts Co'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)
=1010.635/112.2000*112.2000
=1,010.635

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

Watts Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 673.495 98.200 769.513
201608 683.919 97.900 783.817
201611 683.690 98.600 777.992
201702 709.596 98.100 811.587
201705 726.834 98.600 827.087
201708 736.229 98.500 838.628
201711 735.493 99.100 832.718
201802 751.477 99.500 847.394
201805 770.037 99.300 870.072
201808 769.041 99.800 864.593
201811 757.141 100.000 849.512
201902 755.844 99.700 850.609
201905 761.771 100.000 854.707
201908 757.617 100.000 850.046
201911 754.819 100.500 842.693
202002 779.009 100.300 871.434
202005 780.699 100.100 875.069
202008 782.333 100.100 876.901
202011 803.889 99.500 906.496
202102 824.512 99.800 926.956
202105 841.239 99.400 949.568
202108 837.598 99.700 942.613
202111 826.257 100.100 926.134
202202 856.303 100.700 954.093
202205 856.920 101.800 944.464
202208 878.896 102.700 960.196
202211 880.415 103.900 950.747
202302 884.971 104.000 954.748
202305 887.246 105.100 947.184
202308 888.401 105.900 941.252
202311 885.453 106.900 929.353
202402 912.843 106.900 958.101
202405 939.040 108.100 974.656
202408 951.102 109.100 978.127
202411 944.601 110.000 963.493
202502 972.222 110.800 984.506
202505 964.600 111.800 968.051
202508 984.655 112.100 985.533
202511 987.843 113.200 979.116
202602 1,010.635 112.200 1,010.635

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 0.80 mean?
Watts Co (TSE:2735) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 as of Sep. 07, 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 Watts Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Watts Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #53 out of 218 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Watts Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Watts Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 2.09. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Watts Co's value of 0.80 is 50.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #53 out of 218 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watts Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #53 out of 218 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Watts Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Watts Co's value of 0.80 is 50.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Watts Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Watts Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.63, based on 218 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. Watts Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is 50.9% below 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 Watts Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watts Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watts Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Co (TSE:2735) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円696.63, compared to a current price of 円724.00 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 50.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.63. Watts Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Watts Co (TSE:2735), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Sep. 07, 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 Watts Co (TSE:2735) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円724.00 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円696.63. GuruFocus considers Watts Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2735:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.97)
  • GF Value™: 円696.63 vs. price of 円724.00 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#53 of 218)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2735 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Watts Co Business Description

Address Shiromi 1-4-70, Chuo-ku, Sumitomo Life Insurance OBP Plaza Building, 5th Floor, Osaka, JPN, 540-0001
Watts Co Ltd is engaged in the wholesale of daily necessities, grocery and food products, and other goods. The company's product profile includes Sanitary goods, Cleaning sheet, Water supply equipment, Lunch supplies, and other related products.
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