OBIC Co (TSE:4684) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.28 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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TSE:4684 OBIC Co Ltd TSE:4684
96 GF Score
Price 円4,625.00
GF Value 円5,814.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is OBIC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

OBIC Co TSE:4684 +0.61% 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.28 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 8.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:4684 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,814.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,551 Software companies, OBIC Co ranks worse than 80.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), OBIC Co's current share price is 円4625.00. OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円736.09. OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.28.

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

TSE:4684' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.54   Med: 8.31   Max: 12.45
Current: 6.2

During the past years, OBIC Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.45. The lowest was 4.54. And the median was 8.31.

TSE:4684's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.4% of 1551 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs TSE:4684: 6.20

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.

OBIC Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,143.490. 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736.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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OBIC Co  (TSE:4684) 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.


OBIC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


OBIC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OBIC 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.

OBIC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

OBIC Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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OBIC 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:4684 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, OBIC 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.


OBIC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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OBIC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4625.00/736.09
=6.28

* 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.

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

For example, OBIC 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)
=1143.49/113.6000*113.6000
=1,143.490

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

OBIC Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 376.186 98.000 436.069
201612 386.218 98.400 445.878
201703 399.098 98.100 462.156
201706 404.582 98.500 466.604
201709 421.715 98.800 484.887
201712 431.622 99.400 493.282
201803 443.826 99.200 508.252
201806 448.597 99.200 513.716
201809 468.973 99.900 533.287
201812 471.642 99.700 537.398
201903 491.228 99.700 559.714
201906 499.270 99.800 568.307
201909 520.246 100.100 590.409
201912 528.543 100.500 597.438
202003 536.007 100.300 607.083
202006 539.867 99.900 613.903
202009 563.181 99.900 640.414
202012 570.167 99.300 652.276
202103 598.140 99.900 680.167
202106 606.729 99.500 692.708
202109 622.707 100.100 706.688
202112 628.181 100.100 712.901
202203 662.094 101.100 743.955
202206 660.457 101.800 737.013
202209 683.527 103.100 753.139
202212 707.253 104.100 771.796
202303 739.429 104.400 804.589
202306 786.538 105.200 849.341
202309 828.739 106.200 886.485
202312 832.453 106.800 885.456
202403 906.375 107.200 960.487
202406 917.458 108.200 963.246
202409 937.935 108.900 978.415
202412 953.918 110.700 978.908
202503 986.260 111.100 1,008.453
202506 1,020.546 111.700 1,037.905
202509 1,107.846 112.000 1,123.672
202512 1,107.342 113.000 1,113.222
202603 1,190.793 112.700 1,200.302
202606 1,143.490 113.600 1,143.490

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 6.28 mean?
OBIC Co (TSE:4684) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.28 as of Aug. 12, 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 OBIC Co and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 8.31. Over the past decade, OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.54 to 12.45. According to the industry distribution chart, OBIC Co ranks #1247 out of 1551 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
OBIC Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.28 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 8.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.54 to a high of 12.45. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. OBIC Co's value of 6.28 is 171.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OBIC Co ranks #1247 out of 1551 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OBIC Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OBIC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, OBIC Co ranks #1247 out of 1551 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places OBIC Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. OBIC Co's value of 6.28 is 171.9% above this benchmark. Historically, OBIC Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.54 to 12.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.31 vs. the industry median of 2.31, OBIC 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.31, based on 1,551 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. OBIC Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.28 is 171.9% 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 OBIC Co 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. OBIC Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.28, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 8.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OBIC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OBIC Co (TSE:4684) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,814.69, compared to a current price of 円4,625.00 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.28, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 8.31 and 171.9% above the Software industry median of 2.31. OBIC Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 OBIC Co (TSE:4684), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.28 as of Aug. 12, 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 OBIC Co (TSE:4684) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OBIC Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,625.00 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,814.69. GuruFocus considers OBIC Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4684:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.28 (24% below median its 10-year median of 8.31)
  • GF Value™: 円5,814.69 vs. price of 円4,625.00 (20.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 171.9% above the Software median (#1247 of 1551)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OBIC Co Business Description

Address 2-4-15 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8328
Obic is one of Japan's largest enterprise resource planning service providers with a dominant share of the Japanese midsize corporate market. Obic has three main business lines: system integration, system support, and office automation, and, thus, offers one-stop construction and operation of information systems centered on its proprietary ERP suite. The company, which has a 57-year history, reported fiscal 2026 revenue of JPY 135.2 billion, with system integration contributing 40.9%, system support 52.9%, and office automation 6.2%.
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