Quick Co (TSE:4318) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.51 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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TSE:4318 Quick Co Ltd TSE:4318
82 GF Score
Price 円809.00
GF Value 円860.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Quick Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Quick Co TSE:4318 -0.25% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.51 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:4318 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円860.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Quick Co ranks worse than 77.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Quick Co's current share price is 円809.00. Quick Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円230.47. Quick Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.51.

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

TSE:4318' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.97   Med: 4.69   Max: 12.51
Current: 3.39

During the past 13 years, Quick Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.51. The lowest was 2.97. And the median was 4.69.

TSE:4318's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.09% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs TSE:4318: 3.39

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.

Quick Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円345.243. 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230.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Quick Co  (TSE:4318) 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.


Quick Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Quick Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quick 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.

Quick Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Quick Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Quick Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 4.61 3.86 3.15 0.00 3.63

TSE:4318 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Quick 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.


Quick Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quick Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:4318
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Quick 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=809.00/230.47
=3.51

* 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.

Quick Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Quick Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=345.243/112.7000*112.7000
=345.243

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

Quick Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 102.836 98.100 118.141
201803 123.572 99.200 140.389
201903 147.728 99.700 166.990
202003 167.393 100.300 188.088
202103 189.076 99.900 213.302
202203 214.065 101.100 238.626
202303 244.526 104.400 263.966
202403 292.526 107.200 307.534
202503 317.864 111.100 322.442
202603 345.243 112.700 345.243

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 3.51 mean?
Quick Co (TSE:4318) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.51 as of Aug. 14, 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 Quick Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.69. Over the past decade, Quick Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.97 to 12.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Quick Co ranks #552 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Quick Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Quick Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.51 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.97 to a high of 12.51. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Quick Co's value of 3.51 is 129.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quick Co ranks #552 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quick Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quick Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Quick Co ranks #552 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Quick Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Quick Co's value of 3.51 is 129.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Quick Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.97 to 12.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.69 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Quick 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.53, based on 716 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. Quick Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.51 is 129.4% 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 Quick Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quick Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.51, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quick Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quick Co (TSE:4318) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円860.95, compared to a current price of 円809.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.51, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.69 and 129.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.53. Quick Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Quick Co (TSE:4318), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.51 as of Aug. 14, 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 Quick Co (TSE:4318) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quick Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円809.00 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円860.95. GuruFocus considers Quick Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4318:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.51 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.69)
  • GF Value™: 円860.95 vs. price of 円809.00 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 129.4% above the Business Services median (#552 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Quick Co Business Description

Address Osaka Fukoku Seimei Building 2-4, Komatsubara, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0018
Quick Co Ltd provides human resource solutions and information services. The company operates in four business divisions namely Recruiting Division, Staffing Services Division, Information Publishing Division, and Others.
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