KLab (TSE:3656) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.60 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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TSE:3656 KLab Inc TSE:3656
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Price 円206.00
GF Value 円79.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is KLab Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KLab TSE:3656 -2.37% 47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:3656 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円79.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Interactive Media companies, KLab ranks better than 76.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), KLab's current share price is 円206.00. KLab's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円346.21. KLab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.60.

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

TSE:3656' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.93   Max: 2.56
Current: 0.61

During the past years, KLab's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.56. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.93.

TSE:3656's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.74% of 344 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs TSE:3656: 0.61

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.

KLab's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円147.769. 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346.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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KLab  (TSE:3656) 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.


KLab Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


KLab Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KLab'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.

KLab Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

KLab Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.72 1.35 0.83 0.49 1.08

KLab Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.36 0.59 1.08 0.90 0.61

TSE:3656 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, KLab'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.


KLab Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, KLab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KLab 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.

KLab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=206.00/346.21
=0.60

* 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.

KLab's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, KLab's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=147.769/113.6000*113.6000
=147.769

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

KLab Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 249.355 98.000 289.048
201612 249.047 98.400 287.518
201703 269.316 98.100 311.868
201706 290.608 98.500 335.158
201709 323.418 98.800 371.865
201712 337.700 99.400 385.943
201803 350.073 99.200 400.890
201806 369.798 99.200 423.478
201809 392.247 99.900 446.039
201812 387.784 99.700 441.848
201903 399.543 99.700 455.247
201906 417.426 99.800 475.146
201909 429.864 100.100 487.838
201912 407.291 100.500 460.381
202003 396.948 100.300 449.584
202006 405.839 99.900 461.495
202009 434.021 99.900 493.541
202012 431.049 99.300 493.124
202103 395.194 99.900 449.390
202106 384.363 99.500 438.831
202109 384.831 100.100 436.731
202112 337.103 100.100 382.566
202203 332.462 101.100 373.568
202206 325.740 101.800 363.498
202209 332.923 103.100 366.829
202212 325.173 104.100 354.848
202303 316.228 104.400 344.095
202306 317.893 105.200 343.276
202309 313.135 106.200 334.954
202312 289.363 106.800 307.787
202403 259.469 107.200 274.960
202406 249.042 108.200 261.471
202409 239.479 108.900 249.815
202412 216.701 110.700 222.378
202503 213.605 111.100 218.412
202506 114.727 111.700 116.678
202509 120.417 112.000 122.137
202512 135.241 113.000 135.959
202603 132.258 112.700 133.314
202606 147.769 113.600 147.769

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 0.60 mean?
KLab (TSE:3656) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 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 KLab and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, KLab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.56. According to the industry distribution chart, KLab ranks #80 out of 344 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is KLab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KLab's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.56. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. KLab's value of 0.60 is 60.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KLab ranks #80 out of 344 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KLab has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, KLab ranks #80 out of 344 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places KLab in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. KLab's value of 0.60 is 60.1% below this benchmark. Historically, KLab's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.51, KLab 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.51, based on 344 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. KLab's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 is 60.1% 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 KLab and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLab's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLab (TSE:3656) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円79.12, compared to a current price of 円206.00 — trading 160.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 60.1% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.51. KLab's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 KLab (TSE:3656), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 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 KLab (TSE:3656) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円206.00 is trading 160.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円79.12. GuruFocus considers KLab to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3656:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.60 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.93)
  • GF Value™: 円79.12 vs. price of 円206.00 (160.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.1% below the Interactive Media median (#80 of 344)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KLab Business Description

Address Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-6122
KLab Inc is the Japan-based software company. The principal activities of the company are planning, developing, and operating online mobile games. The company's business is broadly divided into two areas - game business and other business. The game business is focused on designing and developing online mobile games. The other business is involved in designing, developing, and providing smartphone-related applications, services, and server infrastructures. The company has an operational presence across China, Singapore, Japan and the United States.
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