Sansan (TSE:4443) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 25.13 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 26% Above Median

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TSE:4443 Sansan Inc TSE:4443
85 GF Score
Price 円2,248.00
GF Value 円2,810.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sansan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sansan TSE:4443 +0.76% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 25.13 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 19.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:4443 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,810.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,515 Software companies, Sansan ranks worse than 96.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), Sansan's current share price is 円2248.00. Sansan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in May26 was 円89.47. Sansan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 25.13.

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

TSE:4443' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.46   Med: 19.97   Max: 25.13
Current: 25.12

During the past 10 years, Sansan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 25.13. The lowest was 15.46. And the median was 19.97.

TSE:4443's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.96% of 1515 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs TSE:4443: 25.12

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.

Sansan's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in May26 was 円166.556. 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89.47 for the trailing ten years ended in May26.

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Sansan  (TSE:4443) 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.


Sansan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sansan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sansan'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.

Sansan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sansan Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sansan Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:4443 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Sansan'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.


Sansan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Sansan 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2248.00/89.47
=25.13

* 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.

Sansan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in May26 is calculated as:

For example, Sansan's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in May26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May26 (Change)*Current CPI (May26)
=166.556/113.5000*113.5000
=166.556

Current CPI (May26) = 113.5000.

Sansan Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201705 1.442 98.600 1.660
201805 10.962 99.300 12.530
201905 28.172 100.000 31.975
202005 84.723 100.100 96.065
202105 100.847 99.400 115.152
202205 96.709 101.800 107.824
202305 104.577 105.100 112.935
202405 116.359 108.100 122.172
202505 125.959 111.800 127.874
202605 166.556 113.500 166.556

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 25.13 mean?
Sansan (TSE:4443) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 25.13 as of Aug. 25, 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 Sansan and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 19.97. Over the past decade, Sansan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 15.46 to 25.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Sansan ranks #1469 out of 1515 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is Sansan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sansan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 25.13 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 19.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.46 to a high of 25.13. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Sansan's value of 25.13 is 987.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sansan ranks #1469 out of 1515 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sansan has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sansan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sansan ranks #1469 out of 1515 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sansan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Sansan's value of 25.13 is 987.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sansan's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 15.46 to 25.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.97 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Sansan 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 2.31, based on 1,515 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. Sansan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 25.13 is 987.9% 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 Sansan 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. Sansan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 25.13, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 19.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sansan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sansan (TSE:4443) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,810.84, compared to a current price of 円2,248.00 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 25.13, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 19.97 and 987.9% above the Software industry median of 2.31. Sansan's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Sansan (TSE:4443), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 25.13 as of Aug. 25, 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 Sansan (TSE:4443) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sansan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,248.00 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,810.84. GuruFocus considers Sansan to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4443:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 25.13 (26% above median its 10-year median of 19.97)
  • GF Value™: 円2,810.84 vs. price of 円2,248.00 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 987.9% above the Software median (#1469 of 1515)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4443 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sansan Business Description

Other Exchanges SNSNF:USA
Address Aoyama Oval Building 13th Floor, 5-52-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0001
Sansan Inc develops and delivers cloud-based card management services. It serves corporations and individuals.
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