Showcase (TSE:3909) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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TSE:3909 Showcase Inc TSE:3909
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Price 円192.00
GF Value 円137.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Showcase Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Showcase TSE:3909 +2.67% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:3909 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of 円137.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,464 Software companies, Showcase ranks better than 76.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Showcase's current share price is 円192.00. Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円222.33. Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.86.

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

TSE:3909' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 1.56   Max: 2.19
Current: 0.93

During the past years, Showcase's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.19. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.56.

TSE:3909's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.98% of 1464 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs TSE:3909: 0.93

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.

Showcase's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円198.164. 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222.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Showcase  (TSE:3909) 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.


Showcase Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Showcase Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Showcase'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.

Showcase Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Showcase Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.49 1.38

Showcase Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 1.40 1.47 1.45 1.25 0.84

TSE:3909 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Showcase'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.


Showcase Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Showcase 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=192.00/222.327
=0.86

* 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.

Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Showcase's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=198.164/113.0000*113.0000
=198.164

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Showcase Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201509 155.212 98.500 178.060
201512 164.708 98.100 189.725
201603 167.076 97.900 192.846
201606 174.271 98.100 200.740
201609 182.786 98.000 210.763
201612 190.033 98.400 218.229
201703 188.440 98.100 217.061
201706 190.044 98.500 218.020
201709 198.884 98.800 227.469
201712 181.152 99.400 205.937
201803 170.863 99.200 194.632
201806 193.936 99.200 220.915
201809 190.314 99.900 215.270
201812 174.341 99.700 197.598
201903 129.567 99.700 146.851
201906 135.386 99.800 153.293
201909 142.161 100.100 160.481
201912 140.011 100.500 157.425
202003 139.642 100.300 157.323
202006 137.156 99.900 155.141
202009 129.110 99.900 146.040
202012 253.483 99.300 288.455
202103 248.092 99.900 280.625
202106 243.248 99.500 276.251
202109 243.216 100.100 274.560
202112 254.507 100.100 287.306
202203 342.699 101.100 383.036
202206 323.066 101.800 358.610
202209 295.073 103.100 323.407
202212 265.568 104.100 288.273
202303 256.714 104.400 277.861
202306 265.099 105.200 284.755
202309 225.711 106.200 240.163
202312 217.004 106.800 229.602
202403 206.373 107.200 217.539
202406 193.187 108.200 201.757
202412 151.048 110.700 154.186
202506 225.829 111.700 228.457
202509 207.774 112.000 209.629
202512 198.164 113.000 198.164

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 0.86 mean?
Showcase (TSE:3909) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Sep. 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 Showcase and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Showcase ranks #337 out of 1464 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Showcase's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 2.19. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Showcase's value of 0.86 is 63.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Showcase ranks #337 out of 1464 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Showcase has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Showcase ranks #337 out of 1464 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Showcase in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Showcase's value of 0.86 is 63.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Showcase's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 2.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Showcase 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 1,464 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. Showcase's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 63.2% 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 Showcase 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. Showcase's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Showcase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showcase (TSE:3909) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円137.43, compared to a current price of 円192.00 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 63.2% below the Software industry median of 2.34. Showcase's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Showcase (TSE:3909), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Sep. 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 Showcase (TSE:3909) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showcase stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円192.00 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円137.43. GuruFocus considers Showcase to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3909:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (45% below median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: 円137.43 vs. price of 円192.00 (39.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.2% below the Software median (#337 of 1464)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3909 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Showcase Business Description

Address 1-9-9, Roppongi, 14th Floor, Roppongi First Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Showcase Inc is engaged in web marketing services. Its operations are carried out through the following business segments: DX Cloud Business, Advertising and Media Business, Investment-related Business, and Information and Communications-related Business. The DX Cloud Business is engaged in the SaaS business. The Advertising and Media Business operates owned media and affiliate advertising. The Investment-related business provides SmartPitch, an online matching platform by Showcase Capital Inc., connecting startups with operating companies, VCs, and CVCs, while also supporting startup growth and fundraising for listed companies. The Information and Communications Related Business is engaged in the sale of used smartphones.
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円192.00
Price
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