Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.72 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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TSE:4718 Waseda Academy Co Ltd TSE:4718
86 GF Score
Price 円2,314.00
GF Value 円2,156.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Waseda Academy Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Waseda Academy Co TSE:4718 -2.07% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.72 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:4718 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,156.95 (Fairly Valued). Among 160 Education companies, Waseda Academy Co ranks worse than 83.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Waseda Academy Co's current share price is 円2314.00. Waseda Academy Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円621.35. Waseda Academy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.72.

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

TSE:4718' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66   Med: 2.51   Max: 3.99
Current: 3.8

During the past years, Waseda Academy Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.99. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 2.51.

TSE:4718's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.75% of 160 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs TSE:4718: 3.80

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.

Waseda Academy Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円896.315. 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621.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Waseda Academy Co  (TSE:4718) 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.


Waseda Academy Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Waseda Academy Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waseda Academy 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.

Waseda Academy Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Waseda Academy Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Waseda Academy Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4718 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Waseda Academy 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.


Waseda Academy Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waseda Academy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Waseda Academy 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2314.00/621.35
=3.72

* 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.

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

For example, Waseda Academy 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)
=896.315/112.7000*112.7000
=896.315

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Waseda Academy Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 392.900 97.900 452.297
201606 355.084 98.100 407.930
201609 398.868 98.000 458.698
201612 409.360 98.400 468.850
201703 422.349 98.100 485.206
201706 390.506 98.500 446.802
201709 433.017 98.800 493.937
201712 445.622 99.400 505.247
201803 441.754 99.200 501.872
201806 404.710 99.200 459.786
201809 455.430 99.900 513.783
201812 455.682 99.700 515.099
201903 481.329 99.700 544.090
201906 445.144 99.800 502.683
201909 495.937 100.100 558.363
201912 523.349 100.500 586.880
202003 520.283 100.300 584.605
202006 463.931 99.900 523.374
202009 508.131 99.900 573.237
202012 520.940 99.300 591.238
202103 583.597 99.900 658.372
202106 544.304 99.500 616.513
202109 590.115 100.100 664.395
202112 590.467 100.100 664.792
202203 606.228 101.100 675.785
202206 578.761 101.800 640.730
202209 629.260 103.100 687.853
202212 639.099 104.100 691.897
202303 664.590 104.400 717.426
202306 646.862 105.200 692.979
202309 705.014 106.200 748.165
202312 717.410 106.800 757.042
202403 753.945 107.200 792.627
202406 675.675 108.200 703.776
202409 744.417 108.900 770.393
202503 821.682 111.100 833.515
202506 765.972 111.700 772.829
202509 840.032 112.000 845.282
202512 851.513 113.000 849.252
202603 896.315 112.700 896.315

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 3.72 mean?
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.72 as of Aug. 10, 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 Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, Waseda Academy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 3.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #134 out of 160 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Waseda Academy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Waseda Academy Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.72 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 3.99. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Waseda Academy Co's value of 3.72 is 220.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #134 out of 160 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Waseda Academy Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waseda Academy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #134 out of 160 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Waseda Academy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Waseda Academy Co's value of 3.72 is 220.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Waseda Academy Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 3.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Waseda Academy 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 an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.16, 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. Waseda Academy Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.72 is 220.7% 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 Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waseda Academy Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.72, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waseda Academy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,156.95, compared to a current price of 円2,314.00 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.72, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 220.7% above the Education industry median of 1.16. Waseda Academy Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.72 as of Aug. 10, 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,314.00 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,156.95. GuruFocus considers Waseda Academy Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4718:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.72 (48% above median its 10-year median of 2.51)
  • GF Value™: 円2,156.95 vs. price of 円2,314.00 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 220.7% above the Education median (#134 of 160)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Waseda Academy Co Business Description

Address 171-0022 9th floor, Diamond Gate Ikebukuro, 1-16-15 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0014
Waseda Academy Co Ltd is engaged in the management of preparatory schools for elementary, junior high and high school students.
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