Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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TSE:2923 Sato Foods Co Ltd TSE:2923
67 GF Score
Price 円8,260.00
GF Value 円8,339.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sato Foods Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sato Foods Co TSE:2923 +0.36% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:2923 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,339.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,403 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sato Foods Co ranks worse than 71.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Sato Foods Co's current share price is 円8260.00. Sato Foods Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was 円3,597.10. Sato Foods Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.30.

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

TSE:2923' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38   Med: 2.01   Max: 2.77
Current: 2.31

During the past 13 years, Sato Foods Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.77. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 2.01.

TSE:2923's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.7% of 1403 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs TSE:2923: 2.31

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.

Sato Foods Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was 円4,928.665. 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3,597.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr26.

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Sato Foods Co  (TSE:2923) 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.


Sato Foods Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sato Foods Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sato Foods 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.

Sato Foods Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sato Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.94 1.84 2.13 2.23 1.98

Sato Foods Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 2.13 2.59 2.23 0.00 1.98

TSE:2923 vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sato Foods 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.


Sato Foods Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


TSE:2923
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Sato Foods 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8260.00/3597.10
=2.30

* 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.

Sato Foods Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 is calculated as:

For example, Sato Foods Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr26 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr26)
=4928.665/113.0000*113.0000
=4,928.665

Current CPI (Apr26) = 113.0000.

Sato Foods Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201704 2,388.796 98.500 2,740.446
201804 2,400.242 99.100 2,736.906
201904 2,536.274 100.000 2,865.990
202004 2,670.122 100.200 3,011.215
202104 2,947.511 99.100 3,360.936
202204 3,266.265 101.500 3,636.334
202304 3,620.277 105.100 3,892.401
202404 4,081.382 107.700 4,282.230
202504 4,455.957 111.500 4,515.903
202604 4,928.665 113.000 4,928.665

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 2.30 mean?
Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 as of Aug. 13, 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 Sato Foods Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.01. Over the past decade, Sato Foods Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #1006 out of 1403 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Sato Foods Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sato Foods Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 2.77. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Sato Foods Co's value of 2.30 is 82.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #1006 out of 1403 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sato Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Foods Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #1006 out of 1403 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sato Foods Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Sato Foods Co's value of 2.30 is 82.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sato Foods Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Sato Foods Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.26, based on 1,403 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. Sato Foods Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 82.5% 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 Sato Foods 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. Sato Foods Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,339.79, compared to a current price of 円8,260.00 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 82.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. Sato Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Aug. 13, 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円8,260.00 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,339.79. GuruFocus considers Sato Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2923:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.01)
  • GF Value™: 円8,339.79 vs. price of 円8,260.00 (1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1006 of 1403)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sato Foods Co Business Description

Address 13-5 Takaramachi, Niigatahigashi-ku, Niigata Prefecture, Niigata, JPN, 950-8730
Sato Foods Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of packed mochi and packed cooked rice in Japan. Its packaged rice cakes include Sato sliced rice-cake crisp and slit, Round rice-cake single pack and Sato Kagami Mochi. Its packed rice products include Sato rice, low-protein rice and others.
67GF Score

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