Original Engineering Consultants Co (TSE:4642) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4642 Original Engineering Consultants Co Ltd TSE:4642
69 GF Score
Price 円1,408.00
GF Value 円580.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Original Engineering Consultants Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Original Engineering Consultants Co TSE:4642 +0.21% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:4642 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円580.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,343 Construction companies, Original Engineering Consultants Co ranks worse than 55.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Original Engineering Consultants Co's current share price is 円1408.00. Original Engineering Consultants Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,068.31. Original Engineering Consultants Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.32.

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

TSE:4642' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 1.29   Max: 2.25
Current: 1.27

During the past years, Original Engineering Consultants Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.25. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.29.

TSE:4642's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.47% of 1343 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs TSE:4642: 1.27

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.

Original Engineering Consultants Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,269.942. 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1,068.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Original Engineering Consultants Co  (TSE:4642) 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.


Original Engineering Consultants Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Original Engineering Consultants Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Original Engineering Consultants 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.

Original Engineering Consultants Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Original Engineering Consultants Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.31 0.96 1.20 1.13 1.44

Original Engineering Consultants Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 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 1.39 1.34 1.79 1.44 1.36

TSE:4642 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Original Engineering Consultants 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.


Original Engineering Consultants Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Original Engineering Consultants Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Original Engineering Consultants Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Original Engineering Consultants 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.

Original Engineering Consultants Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1408.00/1068.31
=1.32

* 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.

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

For example, Original Engineering Consultants 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)
=1269.942/113.0000*113.0000
=1,269.942

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Original Engineering Consultants Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 653.210 98.100 752.423
201603 688.478 97.900 794.668
201606 725.646 98.100 835.861
201609 704.429 98.000 812.250
201612 695.681 98.400 798.902
201703 724.853 98.100 834.948
201706 769.616 98.500 882.910
201709 770.813 98.800 881.598
201712 834.861 99.400 949.087
201803 865.092 99.200 985.437
201806 912.389 99.200 1,039.314
201809 912.581 99.900 1,032.249
201812 900.866 99.700 1,021.042
201903 925.666 99.700 1,049.150
201906 963.723 99.800 1,091.189
201909 929.355 100.100 1,049.122
201912 950.578 100.500 1,068.809
202003 965.898 100.300 1,088.200
202006 992.282 99.900 1,122.401
202009 969.851 99.900 1,097.029
202012 975.979 99.300 1,110.631
202103 988.663 99.900 1,118.307
202106 1,020.477 99.500 1,158.934
202109 1,001.799 100.100 1,130.902
202112 992.264 100.100 1,120.138
202203 1,007.780 101.100 1,126.401
202206 1,021.572 101.800 1,133.965
202209 992.223 103.100 1,087.500
202212 1,032.506 104.100 1,120.780
202303 1,056.417 104.400 1,143.440
202306 1,091.639 105.200 1,172.578
202309 1,071.912 106.200 1,140.547
202312 1,101.641 106.800 1,165.594
202403 1,146.258 107.200 1,208.276
202406 1,192.562 108.200 1,245.467
202412 1,193.903 110.700 1,218.709
202503 1,258.187 111.100 1,279.704
202506 1,295.878 111.700 1,310.960
202509 1,271.487 112.000 1,282.840
202512 1,269.942 113.000 1,269.942

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 1.32 mean?
Original Engineering Consultants Co (TSE:4642) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Aug. 07, 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 Original Engineering Consultants Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Original Engineering Consultants Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Original Engineering Consultants Co ranks #745 out of 1343 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Original Engineering Consultants Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Original Engineering Consultants Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is near median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 2.25. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Original Engineering Consultants Co's value of 1.32 is 15.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Original Engineering Consultants Co ranks #745 out of 1343 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Original Engineering Consultants Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Original Engineering Consultants Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Original Engineering Consultants Co ranks #745 out of 1343 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Original Engineering Consultants Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Original Engineering Consultants Co's value of 1.32 is 15.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Original Engineering Consultants Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Original Engineering Consultants 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.14, based on 1,343 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. Original Engineering Consultants Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 15.8% 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 Original Engineering Consultants Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Original Engineering Consultants Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Original Engineering Consultants Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Original Engineering Consultants Co (TSE:4642) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円580.51, compared to a current price of 円1,408.00 — trading 142.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 15.8% above the Construction industry median of 1.14. Original Engineering Consultants Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Original Engineering Consultants Co (TSE:4642), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Aug. 07, 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 Original Engineering Consultants Co (TSE:4642) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Original Engineering Consultants Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,408.00 is trading 142.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円580.51. GuruFocus considers Original Engineering Consultants Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4642:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (near median its 10-year median of 1.29)
  • GF Value™: 円580.51 vs. price of 円1,408.00 (142.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.8% above the Construction median (#745 of 1343)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4642 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Original Engineering Consultants Co Business Description

Address 30-13 Motoyoyogicho, Glass City Bldg, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0061
Original Engineering Consultants Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the research, planning, designing and construction supervision of water and sewage facilities, as well as the design and seismic diagnosis of buildings and structures.
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