Showcase (TSE:3909) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.00 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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TSE:3909 Showcase Inc TSE:3909
52 GF Score
Price 円200.00
GF Value 円220.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Showcase Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Showcase TSE:3909 +0.50% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:3909 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円220.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,568 Software companies, Showcase ranks better than 73.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Showcase's current share price is 円200.00. Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円199.72. Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.00.

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: 0.95   Med: 1.57   Max: 2.19
Current: 1.01

During the past years, Showcase's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.19. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.57.

TSE:3909's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.21% of 1568 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.23 vs TSE:3909: 1.01

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 Mar. 2026 was 円196.430. 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199.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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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 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.58 0.00

Showcase Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 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 1.91 1.63 1.61 0.00 1.18

TSE:3909 vs QH, 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
=200.00/199.72
=1.00

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Showcase'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)
=196.43/112.7000*112.7000
=196.430

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Showcase Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 167.081 97.900 192.339
201606 174.261 98.100 200.196
201609 182.797 98.000 210.217
201612 190.045 98.400 217.663
201703 188.452 98.100 216.499
201706 187.644 98.500 214.695
201709 197.006 98.800 224.722
201712 179.327 99.400 203.321
201803 169.295 99.200 192.334
201806 192.854 99.200 219.099
201809 190.309 99.900 214.693
201812 174.336 99.700 197.068
201903 129.563 99.700 146.457
201906 135.382 99.800 152.881
201909 142.169 100.100 160.064
201912 140.015 100.500 157.012
202003 139.646 100.300 156.910
202006 137.160 99.900 154.734
202009 129.114 99.900 145.657
202012 253.480 99.300 287.686
202103 248.089 99.900 279.876
202106 243.245 99.500 275.515
202109 243.225 100.100 273.841
202112 254.587 100.100 286.633
202203 246.185 101.100 274.432
202206 231.646 101.800 256.449
202209 208.302 103.100 227.698
202212 186.570 104.100 201.983
202303 180.808 104.400 195.183
202306 181.082 105.200 193.992
202309 128.963 106.200 136.856
202312 126.676 106.800 133.674
202403 119.048 107.200 125.156
202406 105.579 108.200 109.970
202412 92.837 110.700 94.514
202503 232.937 111.100 236.292
202506 225.821 111.700 227.843
202509 207.767 112.000 209.066
202512 198.157 113.000 197.631
202603 196.430 112.700 196.430

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 1.00 mean?
Showcase (TSE:3909) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.00 as of Aug. 06, 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 36% below median its historical median of 1.57. Over the past decade, Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Showcase ranks #420 out of 1568 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Showcase's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.00 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 2.19. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23. Showcase's value of 1.00 is 55.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Showcase ranks #420 out of 1568 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Showcase has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showcase's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Showcase ranks #420 out of 1568 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Showcase in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23. Showcase's value of 1.00 is 55.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Showcase's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 2.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 2.23, 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 2.23, based on 1,568 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 1.00 is 55.2% 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 2.23 — 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 1.00, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 1.57. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円220.20, compared to a current price of 円200.00 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 55.2% below the Software industry median of 2.23. Showcase's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 1.00 as of Aug. 06, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of 円200.00 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円220.20. GuruFocus considers Showcase to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3909:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.00 (36% below median its 10-year median of 1.57)
  • GF Value™: 円220.20 vs. price of 円200.00 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.2% below the Software median (#420 of 1568)

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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