Ono Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4528) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.57 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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TSE:4528 Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TSE:4528
89 GF Score
Price 円2,307.00
GF Value 円2,176.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ono Pharmaceutical Co TSE:4528 -1.30% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:4528 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,176.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Drug Manufacturers companies, Ono Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 54.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Ono Pharmaceutical Co's current share price is 円2307.00. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,468.09. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.57.

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

TSE:4528' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12   Med: 2.58   Max: 3.91
Current: 1.62

During the past years, Ono Pharmaceutical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.91. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 2.58.

TSE:4528's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
54.41% of 737 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.77 vs TSE:4528: 1.62

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.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,844.686. 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1,468.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ono Pharmaceutical Co  (TSE:4528) 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.


Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ono Pharmaceutical 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.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ono Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ono Pharmaceutical Co 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:4528 vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Ono Pharmaceutical 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.


Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ono Pharmaceutical 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.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2307.00/1468.09
=1.57

* 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.

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

For example, Ono Pharmaceutical Co'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)
=1844.686/113.6000*113.6000
=1,844.686

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 916.197 98.000 1,062.041
201612 951.571 98.400 1,098.562
201703 979.418 98.100 1,134.168
201706 969.750 98.500 1,118.412
201709 976.471 98.800 1,122.744
201712 1,016.228 99.400 1,161.403
201803 1,019.972 99.200 1,168.032
201806 1,053.268 99.200 1,206.162
201809 1,098.512 99.900 1,249.159
201812 1,058.144 99.700 1,205.669
201903 1,084.083 99.700 1,235.224
201906 1,079.033 99.800 1,228.238
201909 1,100.753 100.100 1,249.206
201912 1,172.067 100.500 1,324.844
202003 1,126.954 100.300 1,276.391
202006 1,168.787 99.900 1,329.071
202009 1,212.182 99.900 1,378.417
202012 1,247.414 99.300 1,427.052
202103 1,270.446 99.900 1,444.671
202106 1,291.202 99.500 1,474.176
202109 1,350.413 100.100 1,532.537
202112 1,338.735 100.100 1,519.284
202203 1,343.395 101.100 1,509.492
202206 1,375.958 101.800 1,535.450
202209 1,442.768 103.100 1,589.704
202212 1,477.309 104.100 1,612.126
202303 1,519.184 104.400 1,653.058
202306 1,561.405 105.200 1,686.080
202309 1,617.309 106.200 1,730.003
202312 1,652.769 106.800 1,758.001
202403 1,688.419 107.200 1,789.220
202406 1,726.263 108.200 1,812.417
202409 1,665.850 108.900 1,737.746
202412 1,737.075 110.700 1,782.581
202503 1,665.594 111.100 1,703.074
202506 1,644.705 111.700 1,672.681
202509 1,715.974 112.000 1,740.488
202512 1,786.882 113.000 1,796.370
202603 1,810.416 112.700 1,824.874
202606 1,844.686 113.600 1,844.686

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 1.57 mean?
Ono Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4528) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 as of Aug. 05, 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 Ono Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 3.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Ono Pharmaceutical Co ranks #336 out of 737 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ono Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 3.91. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.57 is 11.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ono Pharmaceutical Co ranks #336 out of 737 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ono Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Ono Pharmaceutical Co ranks #336 out of 737 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ono Pharmaceutical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.57 is 11.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ono Pharmaceutical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 3.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Ono Pharmaceutical Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.77, based on 737 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. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 is 11.3% 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 Ono Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ono Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ono Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4528) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,176.03, compared to a current price of 円2,307.00 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 11.3% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.77. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Ono Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4528), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Aug. 05, 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 Ono Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4528) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ono Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,307.00 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,176.03. GuruFocus considers Ono Pharmaceutical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4528:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.57 (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.58)
  • GF Value™: 円2,176.03 vs. price of 円2,307.00 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.3% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#336 of 737)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4528 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ono Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges OPHLY:USAON4:Germany
Address 1-8-2 Kyutarocho, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-8564
Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a drug manufacturer with a focus on drug discovery in areas of unmet medical needs. The vast majority of the company's revenue is derived from its circulatory and respiratory drugs, followed by its metabolic drugs and vitamins. The company also reports revenue derived from royalties. The bulk of the company's sales is generated in Japan, followed by the rest of Asia and Europe.
89GF Score

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