Sourcenext (TSE:4344) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 65% Below Median

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TSE:4344 Sourcenext Corp TSE:4344
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Price 円112.00
GF Value 円187.18
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What is Sourcenext Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sourcenext TSE:4344 +1.82% 36 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 4.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:4344 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of 円187.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,552 Software companies, Sourcenext ranks better than 64.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Sourcenext's current share price is 円112.00. Sourcenext's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円74.41. Sourcenext's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.51.

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

TSE:4344' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35   Med: 4.27   Max: 30.69
Current: 1.46

During the past years, Sourcenext's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 30.69. The lowest was 1.35. And the median was 4.27.

TSE:4344's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.88% of 1552 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.315 vs TSE:4344: 1.46

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.

Sourcenext's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円38.140. 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74.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sourcenext  (TSE:4344) 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.


Sourcenext Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sourcenext Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sourcenext'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.

Sourcenext Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sourcenext Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sourcenext 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:4344 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Sourcenext'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.


Sourcenext Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Sourcenext 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=112.00/74.41
=1.51

* 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.

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

For example, Sourcenext's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=38.14/113.6000*113.6000
=38.140

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Sourcenext Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 38.760 98.000 44.930
201612 41.285 98.400 47.662
201703 43.681 98.100 50.583
201706 42.899 98.500 49.475
201709 47.078 98.800 54.130
201712 49.283 99.400 56.323
201803 52.506 99.200 60.128
201806 67.692 99.200 77.518
201809 85.897 99.900 97.677
201812 89.629 99.700 102.125
201903 87.567 99.700 99.775
201906 87.260 99.800 99.326
201909 88.326 100.100 100.238
201912 89.090 100.500 100.703
202003 88.753 100.300 100.522
202006 88.704 99.900 100.869
202009 89.492 99.900 101.765
202012 89.894 99.300 102.839
202103 90.745 99.900 103.190
202106 85.349 99.500 97.444
202109 86.013 100.100 97.613
202112 83.180 100.100 94.398
202203 72.202 101.100 81.129
202206 67.476 101.800 75.297
202209 65.439 103.100 72.103
202212 77.213 104.100 84.259
202303 69.824 104.400 75.977
202306 64.434 105.200 69.579
202309 61.648 106.200 65.944
202312 60.386 106.800 64.231
202403 61.889 107.200 65.584
202406 62.411 108.200 65.526
202409 55.786 108.900 58.194
202412 70.232 110.700 72.072
202503 57.026 111.100 58.309
202506 51.979 111.700 52.863
202509 52.400 112.000 53.149
202512 43.922 113.000 44.155
202603 40.382 112.700 40.704
202606 38.140 113.600 38.140

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 1.51 mean?
Sourcenext (TSE:4344) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 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 Sourcenext and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 4.27. Over the past decade, Sourcenext's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 30.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Sourcenext ranks #545 out of 1552 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Sourcenext's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sourcenext's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 4.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 30.69. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32. Sourcenext's value of 1.51 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sourcenext ranks #545 out of 1552 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sourcenext has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sourcenext's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sourcenext ranks #545 out of 1552 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Sourcenext in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32. Sourcenext's value of 1.51 is 34.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sourcenext's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 30.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.27 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Sourcenext 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 2.32, 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. Sourcenext's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 34.8% 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 Sourcenext 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. Sourcenext's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sourcenext stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sourcenext (TSE:4344) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円187.18, compared to a current price of 円112.00 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 4.27 and 34.8% below the Software industry median of 2.32. Sourcenext's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 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 Sourcenext (TSE:4344), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 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 Sourcenext (TSE:4344) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sourcenext stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円112.00 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円187.18. GuruFocus considers Sourcenext to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4344:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (65% below median its 10-year median of 4.27)
  • GF Value™: 円187.18 vs. price of 円112.00 (40.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.8% below the Software median (#545 of 1552)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4344 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sourcenext Business Description

Address 3-8 Sanbancho, 3rd Floor, Izumikan Sanbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0075
Sourcenext Corp plans, develops and sells personal computer software. Its software development methods include in-house development, outsourcing development and commercialization of products by acquiring licenses from other companies.
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