Rakus Co (TSE:3923) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 42.82 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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TSE:3923 Rakus Co Ltd TSE:3923
95 GF Score
Price 円1,175.00
GF Value 円1,422.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Rakus Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Rakus Co TSE:3923 +7.40% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 42.82 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 38.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:3923 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,422.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,552 Software companies, Rakus Co ranks worse than 98.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Rakus Co's current share price is 円1175.00. Rakus Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円27.44. Rakus Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 42.82.

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

TSE:3923' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.4   Med: 38.97   Max: 62.42
Current: 42.82

During the past years, Rakus Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 62.42. The lowest was 27.40. And the median was 38.97.

TSE:3923's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.07% of 1552 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.315 vs TSE:3923: 42.82

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.

Rakus Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円73.520. 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27.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Rakus Co  (TSE:3923) 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.


Rakus Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Rakus Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rakus 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.

Rakus Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Rakus Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Rakus Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:3923 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Rakus 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.


Rakus Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Rakus 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.

Rakus Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1175.00/27.44
=42.82

* 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.

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

For example, Rakus 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)
=73.52/112.7000*112.7000
=73.520

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Rakus Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.577 98.100 7.556
201609 6.838 98.000 7.864
201612 7.469 98.400 8.554
201703 8.066 98.100 9.266
201706 8.374 98.500 9.581
201709 8.708 98.800 9.933
201712 9.483 99.400 10.752
201803 10.228 99.200 11.620
201806 10.696 99.200 12.152
201809 11.098 99.900 12.520
201812 12.116 99.700 13.696
201903 12.675 99.700 14.328
201906 13.040 99.800 14.726
201909 13.315 100.100 14.991
201912 13.698 100.500 15.361
202003 14.327 100.300 16.098
202006 15.228 99.900 17.179
202009 17.108 99.900 19.300
202012 19.117 99.300 21.697
202103 21.640 99.900 24.413
202106 21.720 99.500 24.601
202109 22.391 100.100 25.209
202112 22.940 100.100 25.828
202203 23.776 101.100 26.504
202206 23.389 101.800 25.893
202209 24.065 103.100 26.306
202212 24.717 104.100 26.759
202303 26.342 104.400 28.436
202306 27.385 105.200 29.337
202309 28.775 106.200 30.536
202312 32.224 106.800 34.004
202403 36.829 107.200 38.719
202406 41.309 108.200 43.027
202409 46.141 108.900 47.751
202412 51.580 110.700 52.512
202503 60.652 111.100 61.525
202506 60.028 111.700 60.565
202509 67.745 112.000 68.168
202512 77.083 113.000 76.878
202603 73.520 112.700 73.520

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 42.82 mean?
Rakus Co (TSE:3923) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 42.82 as of Aug. 15, 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 Rakus Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 38.97. Over the past decade, Rakus Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 27.40 to 62.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Rakus Co ranks #1522 out of 1552 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Rakus Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Rakus Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 42.82 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 38.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.40 to a high of 62.42. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32. Rakus Co's value of 42.82 is 1749.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rakus Co ranks #1522 out of 1552 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rakus Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rakus Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Rakus Co ranks #1522 out of 1552 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Rakus Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32. Rakus Co's value of 42.82 is 1749.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Rakus Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 27.40 to 62.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.97 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Rakus Co 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.32, based on 1,552 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. Rakus Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 42.82 is 1749.7% 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 Rakus Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rakus Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 42.82, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 38.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rakus Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rakus Co (TSE:3923) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,422.57, compared to a current price of 円1,175.00 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 42.82, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 38.97 and 1749.7% above the Software industry median of 2.32. Rakus Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rakus Co (TSE:3923), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 42.82 as of Aug. 15, 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 Rakus Co (TSE:3923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rakus Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,175.00 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,422.57. GuruFocus considers Rakus Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3923:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 42.82 (10% above median its 10-year median of 38.97)
  • GF Value™: 円1,422.57 vs. price of 円1,175.00 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1749.7% above the Software median (#1522 of 1552)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rakus Co Business Description

Other Exchanges RKUSF:USA
Address 5 - 27 - 11 Sendagaya Shibuya Ward, Aggreg Square Shinjuku 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0051
Rakus Co Ltd provides information technology services in Japan. The Company's services include cloud services and email management software. The cloud services include the development and sales of transportation expenses, mail sharing and unified management system, mail delivery system and others. The dispatch of IT engineers services mainly provides employee dispatching services specializing in IT engineer, providing services includes Java system development, infrastructure construction and operation, and others.
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