Wantedly (TSE:3991) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.44 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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TSE:3991 Wantedly Inc TSE:3991
87 GF Score
Price 円939.00
GF Value 円1,278.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Wantedly Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wantedly TSE:3991 -0.95% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.44 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:3991 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,278.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 340 Interactive Media companies, Wantedly ranks worse than 83.53% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Wantedly's current share price is 円939.00. Wantedly's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was 円211.42. Wantedly's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.44.

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

TSE:3991' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.42   Med: 6.59   Max: 8.09
Current: 4.47

During the past 11 years, Wantedly's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.09. The lowest was 4.42. And the median was 6.59.

TSE:3991's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.53% of 340 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.435 vs TSE:3991: 4.47

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.

Wantedly's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was 円516.844. 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211.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Aug25.

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Wantedly  (TSE:3991) 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.


Wantedly Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wantedly Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wantedly'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.

Wantedly Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wantedly Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.38 6.42

Wantedly Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Feb26 May26
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 0.00 0.00 6.42 0.00 0.00

TSE:3991 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Wantedly'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.


Wantedly Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Wantedly's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wantedly 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=939.00/211.42
=4.44

* 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.

Wantedly's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 is calculated as:

For example, Wantedly's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Aug25 (Change)*Current CPI (Aug25)
=516.844/112.1000*112.1000
=516.844

Current CPI (Aug25) = 112.1000.

Wantedly Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 50.030 97.900 57.287
201708 52.587 98.500 59.848
201808 69.199 99.800 77.728
201908 86.299 100.000 96.741
202008 112.867 100.100 126.398
202108 138.064 99.700 155.235
202208 219.219 102.700 239.284
202308 331.982 105.900 351.418
202408 421.785 109.100 433.383
202508 516.844 112.100 516.844

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 4.44 mean?
Wantedly (TSE:3991) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.44 as of Aug. 27, 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 Wantedly and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.59. Over the past decade, Wantedly's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.42 to 8.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Wantedly ranks #284 out of 340 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Wantedly's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wantedly's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.44 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.42 to a high of 8.09. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Wantedly's value of 4.44 is 209.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wantedly ranks #284 out of 340 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wantedly has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wantedly's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Wantedly ranks #284 out of 340 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wantedly in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Wantedly's value of 4.44 is 209.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Wantedly's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.42 to 8.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.59 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Wantedly 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.44, based on 340 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. Wantedly's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.44 is 209.4% 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 Wantedly and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wantedly's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.44, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wantedly stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wantedly (TSE:3991) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,278.49, compared to a current price of 円939.00 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.44, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.59 and 209.4% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.44. Wantedly's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Wantedly (TSE:3991), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.44 as of Aug. 27, 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 Wantedly (TSE:3991) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wantedly stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円939.00 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,278.49. GuruFocus considers Wantedly to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3991:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.44 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.59)
  • GF Value™: 円1,278.49 vs. price of 円939.00 (26.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 209.4% above the Interactive Media median (#284 of 340)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3991 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wantedly Business Description

Address 5-12-7 Shirokanedai, 4th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0071
Wantedly Inc develops a social-networking service for business professionals.
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