Applied Technology Co (TSE:4356) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.72 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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TSE:4356 Applied Technology Co Ltd TSE:4356
77 GF Score
Price 円1,680.00
GF Value 円1,600.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Applied Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Applied Technology Co TSE:4356 +1.82% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.72 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 3.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:4356 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,600.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Software companies, Applied Technology Co ranks worse than 56.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Applied Technology Co's current share price is 円1680.00. Applied Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円617.34. Applied Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.72.

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

TSE:4356' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15   Med: 3.92   Max: 8.79
Current: 2.69

During the past years, Applied Technology Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.79. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 3.92.

TSE:4356's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.61% of 1565 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.24 vs TSE:4356: 2.69

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.

Applied Technology Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,095.012. 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617.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Applied Technology Co  (TSE:4356) 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.


Applied Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Applied Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Applied Technology 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.

Applied Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Applied Technology Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Applied Technology Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4356 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Applied Technology 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.


Applied Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Applied Technology 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1680.00/617.34
=2.72

* 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.

Applied Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Applied Technology Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=1095.012/113.0000*113.0000
=1,095.012

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Applied Technology Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201509 283.043 98.500 324.709
201512 279.936 98.100 322.454
201603 298.335 97.900 344.350
201606 302.756 98.100 348.740
201609 296.256 98.000 341.601
201612 304.927 98.400 350.170
201703 318.782 98.100 367.200
201706 327.157 98.500 375.317
201709 320.093 98.800 366.098
201712 325.598 99.400 370.147
201803 340.722 99.200 388.121
201806 356.316 99.200 405.884
201809 354.114 99.900 400.549
201812 362.408 99.700 410.753
201903 408.057 99.700 462.492
201906 429.004 99.800 485.746
201909 437.861 100.100 494.289
201912 440.454 100.500 495.237
202003 468.721 100.300 528.071
202006 488.238 99.900 552.261
202009 497.005 99.900 562.178
202012 512.788 99.300 583.535
202103 565.507 99.900 639.663
202106 584.041 99.500 663.283
202109 601.657 100.100 679.193
202112 626.988 100.100 707.789
202203 689.656 101.100 770.832
202206 713.757 101.800 792.284
202209 735.528 103.100 806.156
202212 772.186 104.100 838.204
202303 787.212 104.400 852.059
202306 807.582 105.200 867.460
202309 835.476 106.200 888.972
202312 867.719 106.800 918.092
202403 882.526 107.200 930.275
202406 905.622 108.200 945.797
202412 964.800 110.700 984.846
202503 989.360 111.100 1,006.280
202506 1,015.827 111.700 1,027.650
202512 1,095.012 113.000 1,095.012

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 2.72 mean?
Applied Technology Co (TSE:4356) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.72 as of Aug. 06, 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 Applied Technology Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 3.92. Over the past decade, Applied Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 8.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Technology Co ranks #886 out of 1565 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Applied Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Applied Technology Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.72 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 8.79. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Applied Technology Co's value of 2.72 is 21.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Technology Co ranks #886 out of 1565 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Applied Technology Co ranks #886 out of 1565 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Applied Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Applied Technology Co's value of 2.72 is 21.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Technology Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 8.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.92 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Applied Technology 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.24, based on 1,565 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. Applied Technology Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.72 is 21.4% 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 Applied Technology Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Technology Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.72, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 3.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Technology Co (TSE:4356) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,600.52, compared to a current price of 円1,680.00 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.72, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.92 and 21.4% above the Software industry median of 2.24. Applied Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Applied Technology Co (TSE:4356), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.72 as of Aug. 06, 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 Applied Technology Co (TSE:4356) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,680.00 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,600.52. GuruFocus considers Applied Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4356:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.72 (31% below median its 10-year median of 3.92)
  • GF Value™: 円1,600.52 vs. price of 円1,680.00 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.4% above the Software median (#886 of 1565)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4356 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Applied Technology Co Business Description

Address Osaka Nakazakinishi 2-4-12 Umeda Center Building, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0015
Applied Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the development of various automatic design system based on CAD, development of structural analysis, disaster prevention, environmental evaluation simulation, and providing GIS and asset management solutions.
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