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Hotto LinkTSE:3680 +0.47%40 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates TSE:3680 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円91.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Software companies, Hotto Link ranks better than 81.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3680'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 1.12 Max: 1.83
Current: 0.74
During the past years, Hotto Link's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.83. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.12.
TSE:3680's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 81.27% of 1564
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.245
vs TSE:3680: 0.74
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.
Hotto Link's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円256.926. 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284.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Hotto Link (TSE:3680) 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.
Hotto Link Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Hotto Link Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hotto Link'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.
TSE:3680 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hotto Link'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.
Hotto Link Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Hotto Link 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.
Hotto Link'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 0.74 mean?
Hotto Link (TSE:3680) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 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 Hotto Link and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #293 out of 1564 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hotto Link's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 1.83. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.25. Hotto Link's value of 0.74 is 67% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #293 out of 1564 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hotto Link has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotto Link's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #293 out of 1564 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hotto Link in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.25. Hotto Link's value of 0.74 is 67% below this benchmark. Historically, Hotto Link's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Hotto Link 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.25, based on 1,564 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. Hotto Link's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 67% 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 Hotto Link and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotto Link's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotto Link stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link (TSE:3680) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円91.53, compared to a current price of 円212.00 — trading 131.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 67% below the Software industry median of 2.25. Hotto Link's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円212.00 is trading 131.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円91.53.
GuruFocus considers Hotto Link to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3680:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: 円91.53 vs. price of 円212.00 (131.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67% below the Software median (#293 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3680 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hotto Link Inc provides social big data solutions, offering SNS marketing support services mainly for domestic clients and selling SNS data access rights through its DaaS business. It also operates a Web3-related business that includes investment and research activities via Nonagon Capital, supporting startups and offering community services like Nonagon Report and Nonagon Connect.
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