HIMACS (TSE:4299) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.44 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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TSE:4299 HIMACS Ltd TSE:4299
67 GF Score
Price 円1,198.00
GF Value 円1,502.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HIMACS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HIMACS TSE:4299 -0.17% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:4299 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,502.97 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,558 Software companies, HIMACS ranks better than 65.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), HIMACS's current share price is 円1198.00. HIMACS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円830.67. HIMACS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.44.

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

TSE:4299' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3   Med: 1.83   Max: 2.47
Current: 1.44

During the past years, HIMACS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.47. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 1.83.

TSE:4299's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
65.34% of 1558 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs TSE:4299: 1.44

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.

HIMACS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,046.244. 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830.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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HIMACS  (TSE:4299) 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.


HIMACS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HIMACS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HIMACS'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.

HIMACS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HIMACS Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.15 2.14 1.98 1.63 1.42

HIMACS Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 1.63 1.53 1.55 1.60 1.42

TSE:4299 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, HIMACS'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.


HIMACS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


TSE:4299
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HIMACS 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1198.00/830.67
=1.44

* 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.

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

For example, HIMACS'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)
=1046.244/112.7000*112.7000
=1,046.244

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

HIMACS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 525.821 97.900 605.312
201606 529.754 98.100 608.596
201609 544.460 98.000 626.129
201612 555.489 98.400 636.216
201703 568.827 98.100 653.484
201706 568.057 98.500 649.949
201709 585.072 98.800 667.385
201712 593.964 99.400 673.438
201803 606.361 99.200 688.880
201806 607.644 99.200 690.337
201809 622.863 99.900 702.669
201812 632.267 99.700 714.709
201903 651.903 99.700 736.905
201906 652.843 99.800 737.229
201909 658.145 100.100 740.988
201912 666.781 100.500 747.724
202003 691.749 100.300 777.269
202006 835.348 99.900 942.380
202009 720.906 99.900 813.274
202012 722.664 99.300 820.184
202103 745.371 99.900 840.874
202106 749.524 99.500 848.958
202109 780.844 100.100 879.132
202112 791.835 100.100 891.507
202203 819.121 101.100 913.105
202206 820.413 101.800 908.257
202209 850.818 103.100 930.041
202212 857.069 104.100 927.874
202303 886.453 104.400 956.928
202306 881.974 105.200 944.852
202309 910.263 106.200 965.976
202312 908.003 106.800 958.164
202403 945.689 107.200 994.208
202406 941.110 108.200 980.250
202409 971.963 108.900 1,005.879
202503 1,016.391 111.100 1,031.028
202506 1,003.527 111.700 1,012.511
202509 1,032.866 112.000 1,039.321
202512 921.082 113.000 918.637
202603 1,046.244 112.700 1,046.244

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 1.44 mean?
HIMACS (TSE:4299) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 as of Aug. 11, 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 HIMACS and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.83. Over the past decade, HIMACS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, HIMACS ranks #540 out of 1558 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is HIMACS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HIMACS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 2.47. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. HIMACS's value of 1.44 is 37.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HIMACS ranks #540 out of 1558 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HIMACS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HIMACS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, HIMACS ranks #540 out of 1558 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts HIMACS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. HIMACS's value of 1.44 is 37.7% below this benchmark. Historically, HIMACS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 2.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 2.31, HIMACS 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 2.31, based on 1,558 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. HIMACS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 is 37.7% 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 HIMACS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HIMACS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HIMACS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIMACS (TSE:4299) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,502.97, compared to a current price of 円1,198.00 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 37.7% below the Software industry median of 2.31. HIMACS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 HIMACS (TSE:4299), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Aug. 11, 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 HIMACS (TSE:4299) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIMACS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,198.00 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,502.97. GuruFocus considers HIMACS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4299:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.44 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.83)
  • GF Value™: 円1,502.97 vs. price of 円1,198.00 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100
  • Industry Position: 37.7% below the Software median (#540 of 1558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4299 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HIMACS Business Description

Address 2-3-5, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Queen\'s Tower C, Kanagawa, Yokohama, JPN, 220-6216
HIMACS Ltd provides defined valued process for various system lifecycles in Japan. Its system solution services include the provision of consulting services, the design and development phase, testing and implementation of operating systems.
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円1,198.00
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