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Maruzen CHI Holdings CoTSE:3159 +2.68%57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:3159 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円381.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 805 Retail - Cyclical companies, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks better than 65.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3159'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 0.8 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.75
During the past years, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.09. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 0.80.
TSE:3159's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 65.59% of 805
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24
vs TSE:3159: 0.75
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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円588.136. 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488.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jan. 2026.
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Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maruzen CHI 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
TSE:3159 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Maruzen CHI 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Maruzen CHI 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.
* 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.
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 0.86 mean?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Aug. 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #277 out of 805 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is near median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 1.09. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's value of 0.86 is 30.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #277 out of 805 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #277 out of 805 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Maruzen CHI Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's value of 0.86 is 30.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Maruzen CHI 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 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. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 30.6% 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co 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. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円381.17, compared to a current price of 円422.00 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 30.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Aug. 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円422.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円381.17.
GuruFocus considers Maruzen CHI Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3159:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (near median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: 円381.17 vs. price of 円422.00 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#277 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the sale of books and magazines and academic information. The company also undertakes library management consignment work and administrative agency of educational facilities such as libraries, design and supervision of construction work, the publishing business of books, and magazine.
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