SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.42 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 141% Above Median

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TSE:4464 SOFT99 Corp TSE:4464
63 GF Score
Price 円3,600.00
GF Value 円1,579.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is SOFT99 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SOFT99 TSE:4464 +0.84% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 141% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:4464 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,579.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,236 Chemicals companies, SOFT99 ranks better than 55.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), SOFT99's current share price is 円3600.00. SOFT99's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,530.31. SOFT99's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for SOFT99's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4464' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.59   Max: 1.64
Current: 1.41

During the past years, SOFT99's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.64. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.59.

TSE:4464's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
55.18% of 1236 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs TSE:4464: 1.41

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.

SOFT99's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,724.941. 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2,530.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SOFT99  (TSE:4464) 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.


SOFT99 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SOFT99 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SOFT99'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.

SOFT99 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SOFT99 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 0.58 0.58 0.64 0.68 1.43

SOFT99 Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.68 0.65 1.39 1.59 1.43

TSE:4464 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOFT99'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.


SOFT99 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOFT99's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SOFT99's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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SOFT99 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.

SOFT99's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3600.00/2530.31
=1.42

* 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.

SOFT99's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, SOFT99's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2724.941/112.7000*112.7000
=2,724.941

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

SOFT99 Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 1,962.882 97.900 2,259.620
201606 1,974.783 98.100 2,268.685
201609 1,988.989 98.000 2,287.337
201612 2,015.653 98.400 2,308.578
201703 2,040.735 98.100 2,344.453
201706 2,049.040 98.500 2,344.435
201709 2,077.651 98.800 2,369.952
201712 2,105.281 99.400 2,386.974
201803 2,117.140 99.200 2,405.259
201806 2,130.249 99.200 2,420.152
201809 2,140.617 99.900 2,414.890
201812 2,126.898 99.700 2,404.227
201903 2,162.026 99.700 2,443.935
201906 2,173.176 99.800 2,454.078
201909 2,201.280 100.100 2,478.364
201912 2,226.648 100.500 2,496.948
202003 2,217.347 100.300 2,491.476
202006 2,238.702 99.900 2,525.543
202009 2,269.018 99.900 2,559.743
202012 2,294.851 99.300 2,604.529
202103 2,282.902 99.900 2,575.406
202106 2,293.830 99.500 2,598.137
202109 2,326.294 100.100 2,619.114
202112 2,339.751 100.100 2,634.265
202203 2,368.942 101.100 2,640.749
202206 2,381.837 101.800 2,636.867
202209 2,408.112 103.100 2,632.340
202212 2,419.180 104.100 2,619.035
202303 2,429.892 104.400 2,623.073
202306 2,449.595 105.200 2,624.233
202309 2,473.343 106.200 2,624.725
202312 2,495.041 106.800 2,632.876
202403 2,530.125 107.200 2,659.936
202406 2,554.313 108.200 2,660.546
202409 2,579.664 108.900 2,669.680
202503 2,630.316 111.100 2,668.196
202506 2,670.750 111.700 2,694.660
202509 2,686.737 112.000 2,703.529
202512 2,707.940 113.000 2,700.751
202603 2,724.941 112.700 2,724.941

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 1.42 mean?
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 as of Aug. 08, 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 SOFT99 and its competitors. This is 141% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, SOFT99's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #554 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is SOFT99's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SOFT99's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 is 141% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.64. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. SOFT99's value of 1.42 is 11.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #554 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SOFT99 has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOFT99's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #554 out of 1236 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts SOFT99 in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. SOFT99's value of 1.42 is 11.8% below this benchmark. Historically, SOFT99's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.61, SOFT99 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.61, based on 1,236 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. SOFT99's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 is 11.8% 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 SOFT99 and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOFT99's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 141% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOFT99 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 (TSE:4464) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,579.26, compared to a current price of 円3,600.00 — trading 128% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 141% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 11.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.61. SOFT99's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 08, 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,600.00 is trading 128% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,579.26. GuruFocus considers SOFT99 to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4464:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.42 (141% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: 円1,579.26 vs. price of 円3,600.00 (128% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 11.8% below the Chemicals median (#554 of 1236)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4464 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SOFT99 Business Description

Address 2-6-5 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 540-0012
SOFT99 Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products for auto and home care products. It offers products such as water block wax, cleaners, shampoo, car wash equipment, GlACO water repellant series, DIY repair paint and chemical products, synthetic snow tire chain, air freshener, eye glass cleaner and home care products. The products are exported to China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, U.S.A, Brazil, Paraguay, Australia, and others.
63GF Score

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