Karula Co (TSE:2789) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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TSE:2789 Karula Co Ltd TSE:2789
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Price 円475.00
GF Value 円531.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Karula Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Karula Co TSE:2789 +0.21% 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:2789 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円531.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 250 Restaurants companies, Karula Co ranks better than 68% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Karula Co's current share price is 円475.00. Karula Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円441.78. Karula Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.08.

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

TSE:2789' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 0.9   Max: 1.14
Current: 1.08

During the past years, Karula Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 0.90.

TSE:2789's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
68% of 250 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs TSE:2789: 1.08

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.

Karula Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円379.588. 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441.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Karula Co  (TSE:2789) 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.


Karula Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Karula Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karula 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.

Karula Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Karula Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Karula Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:2789 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Karula 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.


Karula Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karula Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Karula 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=475.00/441.78
=1.08

* 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.

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

For example, Karula 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)
=379.588/112.2000*112.2000
=379.588

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

Karula Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201602 526.215 97.800 603.695
201605 524.275 98.200 599.019
201608 530.781 97.900 608.311
201611 531.310 98.600 604.594
201702 523.712 98.100 598.986
201705 518.830 98.600 590.393
201708 532.873 98.500 606.988
201711 534.002 99.100 604.592
201802 530.195 99.500 597.868
201805 524.831 99.300 593.011
201808 534.142 99.800 600.508
201811 525.896 100.000 590.055
201902 508.444 99.700 572.191
201905 505.390 100.000 567.048
201908 510.444 100.000 572.718
201911 502.307 100.500 560.785
202002 496.368 100.300 555.259
202005 444.770 100.100 498.533
202008 420.278 100.100 471.081
202011 366.032 99.500 412.752
202102 308.357 99.800 346.670
202105 302.967 99.400 341.981
202108 294.584 99.700 331.518
202111 288.461 100.100 323.330
202202 234.314 100.700 261.073
202205 232.675 101.800 256.445
202208 236.399 102.700 258.266
202211 237.563 103.900 256.541
202302 222.310 104.000 239.838
202305 241.704 105.100 258.032
202308 281.787 105.900 298.551
202311 281.100 106.900 295.037
202402 286.286 106.900 300.480
202405 303.148 108.100 314.646
202408 329.908 109.100 339.282
202502 342.954 110.800 347.287
202505 352.005 111.800 353.264
202508 380.519 112.100 380.858
202511 383.475 113.200 380.087
202602 379.588 112.200 379.588

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 1.08 mean?
Karula Co (TSE:2789) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 as of Aug. 20, 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 Karula Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Karula Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #80 out of 250 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Karula Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Karula Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 1.14. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Karula Co's value of 1.08 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #80 out of 250 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Karula Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karula Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #80 out of 250 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Karula Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Karula Co's value of 1.08 is 39.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Karula Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Karula 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 Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Restaurants companies is 1.79, based on 250 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. Karula Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 39.7% 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 Karula Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karula Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karula Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co (TSE:2789) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円531.10, compared to a current price of 円475.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 39.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 1.79. Karula Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 20, 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円475.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円531.10. GuruFocus considers Karula Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2789:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: 円531.10 vs. price of 円475.00 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.7% below the Restaurants median (#80 of 250)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2789 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karula Co Business Description

Address 9-2-9 Tomiya Kurokawa-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, Narita, JPN, 981-3341
Karula Co Ltd operates a restaurant chain in Japan. The brands under the group include MARUMATSU 99 shops, kotobuki 3 shop, kabe masamune 3 shops, and soba recycle mar matsu 6 store.
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