CrowdWorks (TSE:3900) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.58 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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TSE:3900 CrowdWorks Inc TSE:3900
64 GF Score
Price 円701.00
GF Value 円2,403.87
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is CrowdWorks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CrowdWorks TSE:3900 +0.29% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.58 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 4.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:3900 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,403.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 721 Business Services companies, CrowdWorks ranks worse than 69.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), CrowdWorks's current share price is 円701.00. CrowdWorks's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円271.59. CrowdWorks's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.58.

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

TSE:3900' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6   Med: 4.76   Max: 9.67
Current: 2.6

During the past years, CrowdWorks's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.67. The lowest was 2.60. And the median was 4.76.

TSE:3900's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.76% of 721 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs TSE:3900: 2.60

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.

CrowdWorks's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円422.191. 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271.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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CrowdWorks  (TSE:3900) 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.


CrowdWorks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CrowdWorks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CrowdWorks'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.

CrowdWorks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CrowdWorks Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CrowdWorks Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 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 5.47 4.31 3.54 3.08 2.44

TSE:3900 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, CrowdWorks'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.


CrowdWorks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CrowdWorks's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CrowdWorks 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=701.00/271.59
=2.58

* 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.

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

For example, CrowdWorks'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)
=422.191/112.7000*112.7000
=422.191

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

CrowdWorks Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 171.678 98.100 197.228
201603 162.194 97.900 186.714
201606 145.080 98.100 166.672
201609 132.352 98.000 152.205
201612 131.896 98.400 151.064
201703 123.096 98.100 141.416
201706 115.001 98.500 131.580
201709 114.857 98.800 131.016
201712 111.730 99.400 126.680
201803 110.617 99.200 125.671
201806 141.939 99.200 161.255
201809 148.516 99.900 167.545
201812 148.250 99.700 167.580
201903 176.596 99.700 199.623
201906 206.501 99.800 233.193
201909 209.669 100.100 236.061
201912 208.283 100.500 233.567
202003 204.513 100.300 229.797
202006 197.686 99.900 223.015
202009 207.112 99.900 233.649
202012 206.594 99.300 234.473
202103 221.735 99.900 250.145
202106 227.903 99.500 258.137
202109 248.742 100.100 280.052
202112 257.371 100.100 289.767
202203 275.811 101.100 307.457
202206 285.502 101.800 316.071
202209 305.562 103.100 334.014
202212 312.913 104.100 338.764
202303 336.209 104.400 362.938
202306 348.945 105.200 373.822
202309 387.847 106.200 411.585
202312 390.104 106.800 411.655
202403 414.520 107.200 435.787
202406 444.232 108.200 462.707
202409 456.792 108.900 472.731
202503 462.335 111.100 468.993
202509 417.456 112.000 420.065
202512 417.843 113.000 416.734
202603 422.191 112.700 422.191

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 2.58 mean?
CrowdWorks (TSE:3900) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.58 as of Aug. 12, 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 CrowdWorks and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 4.76. Over the past decade, CrowdWorks' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.60 to 9.67. According to the industry distribution chart, CrowdWorks ranks #503 out of 721 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is CrowdWorks' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CrowdWorks' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.58 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 9.67. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. CrowdWorks' value of 2.58 is 65.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CrowdWorks ranks #503 out of 721 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CrowdWorks has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CrowdWorks' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CrowdWorks ranks #503 out of 721 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CrowdWorks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. CrowdWorks' value of 2.58 is 65.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CrowdWorks' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.60 to 9.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.76 vs. the industry median of 1.56, CrowdWorks 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 721 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. CrowdWorks's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.58 is 65.4% 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 CrowdWorks and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CrowdWorks's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.58, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 4.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CrowdWorks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CrowdWorks (TSE:3900) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,403.87, compared to a current price of 円701.00 — trading 70.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.58, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.76 and 65.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. CrowdWorks' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 CrowdWorks (TSE:3900), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.58 as of Aug. 12, 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 CrowdWorks (TSE:3900) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CrowdWorks stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円701.00 is trading 70.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,403.87. GuruFocus considers CrowdWorks to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3900:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.58 (46% below median its 10-year median of 4.76)
  • GF Value™: 円2,403.87 vs. price of 円701.00 (70.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.4% above the Business Services median (#503 of 721)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3900 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CrowdWorks Business Description

Address 4-20-3 Ebisu, 6th Floor, Yebisu Garden Place Tower, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-6006
CrowdWorks Inc is engaged in the crowdsourcing business. The group has two reporting segments: Matching Business and Business SaaS Business.
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