Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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TSE:3896 Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc TSE:3896
53 GF Score
Price 円400.00
GF Value 円515.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Awa Paper & Technological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Awa Paper & Technological Co TSE:3896 +0.76% 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:3896 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円515.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Forest Products companies, Awa Paper & Technological Co ranks better than 54.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Awa Paper & Technological Co's current share price is 円400.00. Awa Paper & Technological Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円557.96. Awa Paper & Technological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for Awa Paper & Technological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3896' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 0.81   Max: 1.33
Current: 0.69

During the past years, Awa Paper & Technological Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.33. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.81.

TSE:3896's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
54.43% of 237 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.75 vs TSE:3896: 0.69

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.

Awa Paper & Technological Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円639.690. 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557.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Awa Paper & Technological Co  (TSE:3896) 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.


Awa Paper & Technological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Awa Paper & Technological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Awa Paper & Technological 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.

Awa Paper & Technological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Awa Paper & Technological Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Awa Paper & Technological Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.74 0.69 0.70 0.59 0.70

Awa Paper & Technological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Awa Paper & Technological 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.


Awa Paper & Technological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Awa Paper & Technological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Awa Paper & Technological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Awa Paper & Technological 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.

Awa Paper & Technological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=400.00/557.96
=0.72

* 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.

Awa Paper & Technological Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Awa Paper & Technological Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=639.69/112.7000*112.7000
=639.690

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Awa Paper & Technological Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 547.435 98.100 628.909
201603 554.117 97.900 637.885
201606 552.101 98.100 634.269
201609 550.118 98.000 632.636
201612 550.788 98.400 630.831
201703 599.347 98.100 688.546
201706 603.450 98.500 690.445
201709 612.002 98.800 698.103
201712 616.138 99.400 698.579
201803 483.945 99.200 549.804
201806 482.455 99.200 548.112
201809 488.694 99.900 551.309
201812 493.647 99.700 558.014
201903 478.589 99.700 540.993
201906 476.969 99.800 538.621
201909 475.219 100.100 535.037
201912 473.822 100.500 531.341
202003 479.632 100.300 538.928
202006 464.242 99.900 523.724
202009 461.901 99.900 521.084
202012 446.887 99.300 507.192
202103 428.057 99.900 482.903
202106 431.725 99.500 488.999
202109 430.073 100.100 484.208
202112 427.064 100.100 480.820
202203 454.597 101.100 506.756
202206 470.589 101.800 520.976
202209 488.044 103.100 533.487
202212 501.424 104.100 542.848
202303 495.917 104.400 535.343
202306 506.783 105.200 542.913
202309 512.852 106.200 544.241
202312 513.768 106.800 542.150
202403 514.369 107.200 540.759
202409 501.798 108.900 519.308
202503 538.912 111.100 546.673
202506 500.495 111.700 504.976
202509 485.754 112.000 488.790
202512 489.518 113.000 488.218
202603 639.690 112.700 639.690

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 0.72 mean?
Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Aug. 14, 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Awa Paper & Technological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Awa Paper & Technological Co ranks #108 out of 237 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Awa Paper & Technological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Awa Paper & Technological Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.33. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75. Awa Paper & Technological Co's value of 0.72 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Awa Paper & Technological Co ranks #108 out of 237 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Awa Paper & Technological Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Awa Paper & Technological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Awa Paper & Technological Co ranks #108 out of 237 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Awa Paper & Technological Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75. Awa Paper & Technological Co's value of 0.72 is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, Awa Paper & Technological Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 0.75, Awa Paper & Technological 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.75, based on 237 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. Awa Paper & Technological Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 4% 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Awa Paper & Technological Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Awa Paper & Technological Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円515.36, compared to a current price of 円400.00 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 4% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.75. Awa Paper & Technological Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 14, 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awa Paper & Technological Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円400.00 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円515.36. GuruFocus considers Awa Paper & Technological Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3896:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.81)
  • GF Value™: 円515.36 vs. price of 円400.00 (22.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4% below the Forest Products median (#108 of 237)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3896 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Awa Paper & Technological Co Business Description

Address 3-10-18, Minamiyasocho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, JPN, 770-0005
Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc is engaged in manufacturing and selling papers. The company provides air filter media, polyolefin sheets, base papers, cabin filter media, heat radiation sheets and fins, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, ceramic sheets, and cushion papers, as well as graphitic, carbon fiber, activated carbon fiber, and activated carbon.
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