Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co (TSE:2918) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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TSE:2918 Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Ltd TSE:2918
66 GF Score
Price 円2,785.00
GF Value 円2,926.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co TSE:2918 +0.58% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:2918 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,926.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,407 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co ranks better than 62.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's current share price is 円2785.00. Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,002.25. Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.93.

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

TSE:2918' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 0.81   Max: 1.31
Current: 0.92

During the past years, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.31. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.81.

TSE:2918's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.4% of 1407 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs TSE:2918: 0.92

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.

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,431.162. 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3,002.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co  (TSE:2918) 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.


Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings 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.

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.74 0.71 1.00 0.71 1.15

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings 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 0.77 0.95 1.12 1.15 0.00

TSE:2918 vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings 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.


Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings 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.

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2785.00/3002.25
=0.93

* 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.

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

For example, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings 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)
=3431.162/112.2000*112.2000
=3,431.162

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 2,379.576 98.200 2,718.823
201608 2,408.484 97.900 2,760.285
201611 2,443.779 98.600 2,780.852
201702 2,461.740 98.100 2,815.568
201705 2,477.363 98.600 2,819.068
201708 2,535.523 98.500 2,888.179
201711 2,561.524 99.100 2,900.131
201802 2,525.463 99.500 2,847.809
201805 2,520.730 99.300 2,848.196
201808 2,541.317 99.800 2,857.072
201811 2,543.884 100.000 2,854.238
201902 2,513.817 99.700 2,828.990
201905 2,509.715 100.000 2,815.900
201908 2,502.023 100.000 2,807.270
201911 2,537.405 100.500 2,832.804
202002 2,526.178 100.300 2,825.894
202005 2,503.732 100.100 2,806.381
202008 2,472.854 100.100 2,771.770
202011 2,531.704 99.500 2,854.846
202102 2,530.453 99.800 2,844.858
202105 2,561.623 99.400 2,891.490
202108 2,659.600 99.700 2,993.050
202111 2,707.386 100.100 3,034.652
202202 2,723.546 100.700 3,034.577
202205 2,767.178 101.800 3,049.876
202208 2,838.811 102.700 3,101.408
202211 2,914.624 103.900 3,147.457
202302 2,891.434 104.000 3,119.412
202305 2,909.242 105.100 3,105.775
202308 3,028.630 105.900 3,208.803
202311 3,046.610 106.900 3,197.658
202402 3,051.935 106.900 3,203.247
202405 3,135.021 108.100 3,253.926
202408 3,294.933 109.100 3,388.556
202411 3,168.308 110.000 3,231.674
202502 3,244.161 110.800 3,285.152
202505 3,236.890 111.800 3,248.471
202508 3,332.121 112.100 3,335.093
202511 3,379.591 113.200 3,349.736
202602 3,431.162 112.200 3,431.162

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 0.93 mean?
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co (TSE:2918) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 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 Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co ranks #529 out of 1407 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's value of 0.93 is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co ranks #529 out of 1407 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co ranks #529 out of 1407 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's value of 0.93 is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.26, based on 1,407 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. Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is 26.2% 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 Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co (TSE:2918) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,926.19, compared to a current price of 円2,785.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 26.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co (TSE:2918), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 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 Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co (TSE:2918) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,785.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,926.19. GuruFocus considers Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2918:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.81)
  • GF Value™: 円2,926.19 vs. price of 円2,785.00 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#529 of 1407)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2918 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Business Description

Address 13-19 Tomihisacho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 162-8020
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in manufacturing and sale of ready-made food products. It produces ready-to-eat meals for convenience stores which includes bento meal boxes, onigiri rice balls, and side dishes. The food products offered by the group are bento meal boxes, onigiri rice balls and sushi, chilled bento meal boxes, bread products, side dishes and noodles, and chilled Japanese sweets. The organization has business operations in Japan and in international countries. The segments of the company are Food Products Business, Food Ingredients Business, and Logistics Business. The Food Products business segment includes manufacturing and sales of cooked food and Logistics business segment relates to food delivery.
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