BIC Camera (TSE:3048) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.00 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3048 BIC Camera Inc TSE:3048
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Price 円1,710.00
GF Value 円1,702.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is BIC Camera Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BIC Camera TSE:3048 +1.30% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:3048 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,702.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Retail - Cyclical companies, BIC Camera ranks worse than 67.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), BIC Camera's current share price is 円1710.00. BIC Camera's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円853.60. BIC Camera's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.00.

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

TSE:3048' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35   Med: 1.96   Max: 3.72
Current: 2

During the past years, BIC Camera's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.72. The lowest was 1.35. And the median was 1.96.

TSE:3048's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.08% of 805 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs TSE:3048: 2.00

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.

BIC Camera's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,035.900. 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853.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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BIC Camera  (TSE:3048) 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.


BIC Camera Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BIC Camera Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BIC Camera'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.

BIC Camera Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BIC Camera 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 1.72 1.69 1.49 2.13 1.90

BIC Camera 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 1.82 1.90 1.88 2.11 0.00

TSE:3048 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, BIC Camera'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.


BIC Camera Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BIC Camera's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BIC Camera 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.

BIC Camera's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1710.00/853.60
=2.00

* 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.

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

For example, BIC Camera'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)
=1035.9/112.2000*112.2000
=1,035.900

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

BIC Camera Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 596.013 98.200 680.984
201608 593.428 97.900 680.108
201611 604.158 98.600 687.490
201702 635.238 98.100 726.541
201705 651.331 98.600 741.170
201708 672.165 98.500 765.654
201711 687.582 99.100 778.473
201802 726.379 99.500 819.093
201805 750.032 99.300 847.468
201808 728.262 99.800 818.747
201811 721.172 100.000 809.155
201902 756.508 99.700 851.356
201905 754.372 100.000 846.405
201908 761.392 100.000 854.282
201911 770.418 100.500 860.108
202002 780.360 100.300 872.945
202005 766.565 100.100 859.227
202008 779.635 100.100 873.877
202011 789.019 99.500 889.728
202102 811.379 99.800 912.192
202105 822.122 99.400 927.989
202108 817.783 99.700 920.313
202111 756.438 100.100 847.876
202202 776.855 100.700 865.572
202205 785.076 101.800 865.280
202208 768.598 102.700 839.695
202211 763.240 103.900 824.211
202302 788.940 104.000 851.145
202305 799.492 105.100 853.501
202308 802.608 105.900 850.355
202311 802.697 106.900 842.494
202402 847.105 106.900 889.104
202405 862.708 108.100 895.429
202408 890.556 109.100 915.861
202411 876.571 110.000 894.102
202502 918.251 110.800 929.853
202505 944.878 111.800 948.259
202508 984.552 112.100 985.430
202511 995.240 113.200 986.448
202602 1,035.900 112.200 1,035.900

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 2.00 mean?
BIC Camera (TSE:3048) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.00 as of Aug. 09, 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 BIC Camera and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, BIC Camera's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 3.72. According to the industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #540 out of 805 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is BIC Camera's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BIC Camera's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.00 is near median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 3.72. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. BIC Camera's value of 2.00 is 61.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #540 out of 805 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BIC Camera has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BIC Camera's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #540 out of 805 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BIC Camera in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. BIC Camera's value of 2.00 is 61.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BIC Camera's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 3.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.24, BIC Camera 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.24, based on 805 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. BIC Camera's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.00 is 61.3% 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 BIC Camera and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BIC Camera's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BIC Camera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIC Camera (TSE:3048) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,702.89, compared to a current price of 円1,710.00 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 61.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. BIC Camera's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 BIC Camera (TSE:3048), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 as of Aug. 09, 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 BIC Camera (TSE:3048) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIC Camera stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,710.00 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,702.89. GuruFocus considers BIC Camera to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3048:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.00 (near median its 10-year median of 1.96)
  • GF Value™: 円1,702.89 vs. price of 円1,710.00 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#540 of 805)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3048 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BIC Camera Business Description

Address 3-23-23, Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0033
BIC Camera Inc is a consumer electronic retailer in Japan. The selection of merchandise is diverse: audio and video equipment, laptops and computers, cameras, televisions, and mobile phones, among others. The company sells products through both stores and online shopping sites. Additionally, the company also provides satellite and cable TV broadcasting services, installation services, repair services, a radio advertising business, and other services.
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