Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.09 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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TSE:4657 Environmental Control Center Co Ltd TSE:4657
66 GF Score
Price 円482.00
GF Value 円480.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Environmental Control Center Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Environmental Control Center Co TSE:4657 +1.47% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates TSE:4657 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円480.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Waste Management companies, Environmental Control Center Co ranks better than 61.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), Environmental Control Center Co's current share price is 円482.00. Environmental Control Center Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円441.22. Environmental Control Center Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.09.

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

TSE:4657' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 1.25   Max: 3
Current: 1.09

During the past years, Environmental Control Center Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.00. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.25.

TSE:4657's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.87% of 160 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.675 vs TSE:4657: 1.09

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.

Environmental Control Center Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円520.798. 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441.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Environmental Control Center Co  (TSE:4657) 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.


Environmental Control Center Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Environmental Control Center Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Environmental Control Center 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.

Environmental Control Center Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Environmental Control Center Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Environmental Control Center Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4657 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Environmental Control Center 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.


Environmental Control Center Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Environmental Control Center Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Environmental Control Center Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Environmental Control Center 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.

Environmental Control Center Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=482.00/441.22
=1.09

* 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.

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

For example, Environmental Control Center Co'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)
=520.798/112.7000*112.7000
=520.798

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Environmental Control Center Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 344.324 97.900 396.377
201606 317.909 98.100 365.223
201609 293.689 98.000 337.742
201612 306.915 98.400 351.517
201703 366.451 98.100 420.989
201706 361.004 98.500 413.047
201709 338.003 98.800 385.556
201712 313.853 99.400 355.847
201803 344.826 99.200 391.753
201806 327.168 99.200 371.692
201809 302.483 99.900 341.240
201812 310.426 99.700 350.903
201903 365.636 99.700 413.312
201906 352.031 99.800 397.534
201909 346.014 100.100 389.568
201912 331.051 100.500 371.238
202003 393.368 100.300 442.000
202006 385.058 99.900 434.395
202009 373.144 99.900 420.954
202012 371.577 99.300 421.719
202103 453.797 99.900 511.941
202106 430.551 99.500 487.669
202109 405.954 100.100 457.053
202112 399.949 100.100 450.292
202203 450.076 101.100 501.717
202206 471.800 101.800 522.317
202209 454.690 103.100 497.028
202212 442.609 104.100 479.174
202303 499.699 104.400 539.426
202306 457.754 105.200 490.389
202309 428.938 106.200 455.191
202312 447.166 106.800 471.869
202403 497.886 107.200 523.431
202406 499.334 108.200 520.101
202412 470.716 110.700 479.220
202503 522.262 111.100 529.783
202506 488.454 111.700 492.827
202509 471.310 112.000 474.256
202512 472.937 113.000 471.681
202603 520.798 112.700 520.798

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 1.09 mean?
Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 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 Environmental Control Center Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Environmental Control Center Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #61 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Environmental Control Center Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Environmental Control Center Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 3.00. The Waste Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68. Environmental Control Center Co's value of 1.09 is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #61 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Environmental Control Center Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Environmental Control Center Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #61 out of 160 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Environmental Control Center Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68. Environmental Control Center Co's value of 1.09 is 34.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Environmental Control Center Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 3.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Environmental Control Center 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 Waste Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.68, based on 160 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. Environmental Control Center Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 is 34.9% 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 Environmental Control Center Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Environmental Control Center Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Environmental Control Center Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円480.39, compared to a current price of 円482.00 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 34.9% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.68. Environmental Control Center Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 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 Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Environmental Control Center Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円482.00 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円480.39. GuruFocus considers Environmental Control Center Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4657:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.09 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: 円480.39 vs. price of 円482.00 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.9% below the Waste Management median (#61 of 160)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4657 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Environmental Control Center Co Business Description

Address 3-7-23 Sanda-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, JPN, 193-0832
Environmental Control Center Co Ltd is a Japan based environmental consulting company with a focus on chemical analysis. It provides solutions for environmental problems by monitoring and consulting services for air, water, and soil in the general environment. In addition, it also offers environmental survey, analysis, consulting and designing services for environmental or waste management, environmental conservation and remediation of municipal, prefectural and national governments.
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