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The Why How Do CoTSE:3823 -3.23%43 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 3.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:3823 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of 円67.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,548 Software companies, The Why How Do Co ranks better than 78.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Why How Do Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3823'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 3.55 Max: 7.43
Current: 0.85
During the past years, The Why How Do Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.43. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 3.55.
TSE:3823's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 78.29% of 1548
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34
vs TSE:3823: 0.85
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.
The Why How Do Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円10.549. 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35.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.
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The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) 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.
The Why How Do Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
The Why How Do Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Why How Do 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.
The Why How Do Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
TSE:3823 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, The Why How Do 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.
The Why How Do Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Why How Do Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Why How Do Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
The Why How Do 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.
The Why How Do 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 0.85 mean?
The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Aug. 16, 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 The Why How Do Co and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 3.55. Over the past decade, The Why How Do Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 7.43. According to the industry distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #336 out of 1548 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is The Why How Do Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Why How Do Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 3.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 7.43. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. The Why How Do Co's value of 0.85 is 63.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #336 out of 1548 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Why How Do Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Why How Do Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #336 out of 1548 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Why How Do Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. The Why How Do Co's value of 0.85 is 63.7% below this benchmark. Historically, The Why How Do Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 7.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 2.34, The Why How Do 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.34, based on 1,548 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. The Why How Do Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 63.7% 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 The Why How Do Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Why How Do Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Why How Do Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円67.45, compared to a current price of 円30.00 — trading 55.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 63.7% below the Software industry median of 2.34. The Why How Do Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 16, 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 The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円30.00 is trading 55.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円67.45.
GuruFocus considers The Why How Do Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3823:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (76% below median its 10-year median of 3.55)
GF Value™: 円67.45 vs. price of 円30.00 (55.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.7% below the Software median (#336 of 1548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Why How Do Co Inc formerly Acrodea Inc is a software company. It is mainly engaged in the development of platform services for smartphones and IoT related solutions. In addition, the company provides social game and application related development and services.
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