PIA (TSE:4337) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.36 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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TSE:4337 PIA Corp TSE:4337
68 GF Score
Price 円2,845.00
GF Value 円4,142.55
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PIA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PIA TSE:4337 -0.97% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.36 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 8.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:4337 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,142.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Interactive Media companies, PIA ranks worse than 89.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), PIA's current share price is 円2845.00. PIA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円447.39. PIA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.36.

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

TSE:4337' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.98   Med: 8.06   Max: 21.76
Current: 6.13

During the past 13 years, PIA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 21.76. The lowest was 3.98. And the median was 8.06.

TSE:4337's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.63% of 347 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.47 vs TSE:4337: 6.13

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.

PIA's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円700.332. 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447.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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PIA  (TSE:4337) 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.


PIA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PIA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PIA'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.

PIA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PIA 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 8.19 7.81 7.66 6.13 7.39

PIA 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 7.66 7.30 6.13 8.00 7.39

TSE:4337 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, PIA'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.


PIA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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PIA 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2845.00/447.39
=6.36

* 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.

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

For example, PIA'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)
=700.332/112.7000*112.7000
=700.332

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

PIA Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 555.610 98.100 638.300
201803 518.815 99.200 589.420
201903 475.259 99.700 537.229
202003 437.358 100.300 491.428
202103 127.119 99.900 143.407
202203 184.197 101.100 205.331
202303 284.975 104.400 307.631
202403 362.851 107.200 381.467
202503 472.540 111.100 479.345
202603 700.332 112.700 700.332

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 6.36 mean?
PIA (TSE:4337) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.36 as of Aug. 01, 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 PIA and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 8.06. Over the past decade, PIA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.98 to 21.76. According to the industry distribution chart, PIA ranks #311 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 89.6%.
Is PIA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PIA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.36 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 8.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.98 to a high of 21.76. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.47. PIA's value of 6.36 is 332.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PIA ranks #311 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PIA has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PIA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, PIA ranks #311 out of 347 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PIA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.47. PIA's value of 6.36 is 332.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PIA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.98 to 21.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.06 vs. the industry median of 1.47, PIA 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 1.47, based on 347 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. PIA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.36 is 332.7% 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 PIA and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PIA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.36, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 8.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PIA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIA (TSE:4337) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,142.55, compared to a current price of 円2,845.00 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.36, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 8.06 and 332.7% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.47. PIA's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 PIA (TSE:4337), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.36 as of Aug. 01, 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 PIA (TSE:4337) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,845.00 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,142.55. GuruFocus considers PIA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4337:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.36 (21% below median its 10-year median of 8.06)
  • GF Value™: 円4,142.55 vs. price of 円2,845.00 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 332.7% above the Interactive Media median (#311 of 347)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4337 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PIA Business Description

Address 1-2-20 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Shibuya First Tower, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0011
PIA Corp provides event ticketing services in Japan. The company sells tickets for concerts, sporting contests and other events of entertainment value through telephone operators, mobile phone services and a network of ticket stores.
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