Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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TSE:4690 Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd TSE:4690
42 GF Score
Price 円2,501.00
GF Value 円2,001.43
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Pallet Pool Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nippon Pallet Pool Co TSE:4690 42 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:4690 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,001.43. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-08-05), Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current share price is 円2501.00. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 was 円3,187.70. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.78.

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

TSE:4690' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 0.56   Max: 1.15
Current: 0.78

During the past 13 years, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.15. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.56.

TSE:4690's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 1.1 vs TSE:4690: 0.78

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.

Nippon Pallet Pool Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 was 円4,080.258. 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3,187.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar25.

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Nippon Pallet Pool Co  (TSE:4690) 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.


Nippon Pallet Pool Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nippon Pallet Pool Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Pallet Pool 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.

Nippon Pallet Pool Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nippon Pallet Pool Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 0.42 0.86 0.89 0.53

Nippon Pallet Pool Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 0.78 0.89 0.66 0.53 0.00

TSE:4690 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nippon Pallet Pool 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.


Nippon Pallet Pool Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon Pallet Pool 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.

Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2501.00/3187.70
=0.78

* 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.

Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 is calculated as:

For example, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar25 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar25)
=4080.258/111.1000*111.1000
=4,080.258

Current CPI (Mar25) = 111.1000.

Nippon Pallet Pool Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 2,350.648 97.900 2,667.589
201703 2,360.758 98.100 2,673.601
201803 2,357.080 99.200 2,639.835
201903 2,443.308 99.700 2,722.683
202003 2,659.152 100.300 2,945.481
202103 2,918.182 99.900 3,245.346
202203 3,008.784 101.100 3,306.389
202303 3,468.134 104.400 3,690.706
202403 3,768.023 107.200 3,905.106
202503 4,080.258 111.100 4,080.258

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 0.78 mean?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.15.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.15. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 0.78 is 29.1% below this industry median. Overall, Nippon Pallet Pool Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 0.78 is 29.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Nippon Pallet Pool 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.10, based on 312 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. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 29.1% 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,001.43, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 29.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.10. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,001.43.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4690:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: 円2,001.43 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.1% below the Packaging & Containers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Pallet Pool Co Business Description

Address 2-8-11 Shibata, Kyoei Building, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530 0012
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of providing a pallet pool system that enables corporate activities and supports physical distribution. The products of the company include palette, Nestainer, Oricon Cart, Boards and Boxes, and others. The company also provides Plastic pallets, Wooden pallets, Fold Deck, Assist Suit, and other products on rental basis.
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