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Kitabo CoTSE:3409 -2.22%49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 2.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:3409 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円89.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kitabo Co ranks worse than 69.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitabo Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3409'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 2.48 Max: 8.98
Current: 1.78
During the past 13 years, Kitabo Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.98. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 2.48.
TSE:3409's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 69.24% of 842
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.985
vs TSE:3409: 1.78
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.
Kitabo Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円49.554. 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49.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.
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Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) 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.
Kitabo Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Kitabo Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kitabo Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitabo Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 1.78 mean?
Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 as of Aug. 10, 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 Kitabo Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 2.48. Over the past decade, Kitabo Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 8.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #583 out of 842 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Kitabo Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kitabo Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 8.98. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Kitabo Co's value of 1.78 is 80.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #583 out of 842 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitabo Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitabo Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #583 out of 842 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kitabo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Kitabo Co's value of 1.78 is 80.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kitabo Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 8.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.48 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Kitabo 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.99, based on 842 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. Kitabo Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 80.7% 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 Kitabo Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitabo Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitabo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円89.08, compared to a current price of 円88.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.48 and 80.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.99. Kitabo Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 10, 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円88.00 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円89.08.
GuruFocus considers Kitabo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3409:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (28% below median its 10-year median of 2.48)
GF Value™: 円89.08 vs. price of 円88.00 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#583 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitabo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the business, which is divided into spinning, textile, healthcare, and recycling businesses. The spinning business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of synthetic spun yarn. The textile business is mainly engaged in the sale of fabrics for ethnic costumes in the Middle East. The healthcare business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of nonwoven masks, the manufacture of other hygiene products, and the planning and sale of functional foods.
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