Otsuka (TSE:4768) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.29 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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TSE:4768 Otsuka Corp TSE:4768
97 GF Score
Price 円3,443.00
GF Value 円4,117.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Otsuka Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Otsuka TSE:4768 +1.26% 97 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.29 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:4768 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,117.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Software companies, Otsuka ranks worse than 70.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Otsuka's current share price is 円3443.00. Otsuka's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円801.68. Otsuka's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.29.

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

TSE:4768' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.42   Med: 4.85   Max: 7.3
Current: 4.29

During the past years, Otsuka's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.30. The lowest was 3.42. And the median was 4.85.

TSE:4768's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.28% of 1558 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs TSE:4768: 4.29

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.

Otsuka's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,034.636. 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801.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Otsuka  (TSE:4768) 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.


Otsuka Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Otsuka Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Otsuka'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.

Otsuka Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Otsuka Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Otsuka Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4768 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Otsuka'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.


Otsuka Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Otsuka 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.

Otsuka's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3443.00/801.68
=4.29

* 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.

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

For example, Otsuka'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)
=1034.636/112.7000*112.7000
=1,034.636

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Otsuka Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 472.179 98.100 542.452
201609 482.192 98.000 554.521
201612 500.657 98.400 573.415
201703 493.188 98.100 566.588
201706 521.822 98.500 597.049
201709 537.998 98.800 613.688
201712 561.429 99.400 636.550
201803 547.745 99.200 622.287
201806 573.346 99.200 651.372
201809 587.871 99.900 663.194
201812 605.811 99.700 684.803
201903 591.025 99.700 668.089
201906 630.589 99.800 712.098
201909 651.235 100.100 733.209
201912 683.875 100.500 766.893
202003 649.537 100.300 729.839
202006 680.663 99.900 767.875
202009 702.163 99.900 792.130
202012 731.393 99.300 830.091
202103 707.696 99.900 798.372
202106 738.956 99.500 836.988
202109 758.270 100.100 853.717
202112 787.816 100.100 886.982
202203 751.967 101.100 838.246
202206 782.568 101.800 866.360
202209 802.130 103.100 876.819
202212 842.261 104.100 911.843
202303 809.890 104.400 874.278
202306 847.227 105.200 907.628
202309 868.010 106.200 921.137
202312 904.824 106.800 954.810
202403 868.619 107.200 913.184
202406 907.993 108.200 945.756
202409 930.499 108.900 962.968
202412 977.835 110.700 995.501
202503 939.700 111.100 953.233
202506 994.467 111.700 1,003.370
202509 981.949 112.000 988.086
202512 1,039.876 113.000 1,037.115
202603 1,034.636 112.700 1,034.636

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 4.29 mean?
Otsuka (TSE:4768) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.29 as of Aug. 09, 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 Otsuka and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 4.85. Over the past decade, Otsuka's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.42 to 7.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Otsuka ranks #1095 out of 1558 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Otsuka's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Otsuka's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.29 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 4.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.42 to a high of 7.30. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Otsuka's value of 4.29 is 85.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Otsuka ranks #1095 out of 1558 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Otsuka has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otsuka's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Otsuka ranks #1095 out of 1558 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Otsuka in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Otsuka's value of 4.29 is 85.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Otsuka's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.42 to 7.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Otsuka 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 1,558 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. Otsuka's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.29 is 85.7% 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 Otsuka 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. Otsuka's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.29, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 4.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otsuka stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otsuka (TSE:4768) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,117.62, compared to a current price of 円3,443.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.29, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 85.7% above the Software industry median of 2.31. Otsuka's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 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 Otsuka (TSE:4768), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.29 as of Aug. 09, 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 Otsuka (TSE:4768) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otsuka stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,443.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,117.62. GuruFocus considers Otsuka to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4768:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.29 (12% below median its 10-year median of 4.85)
  • GF Value™: 円4,117.62 vs. price of 円3,443.00 (16.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.7% above the Software median (#1095 of 1558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4768 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Otsuka Business Description

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Address 2-18-4 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-8573
Otsuka is Japan's leading one-stop provider of IT solutions and office supplies, primarily targeting small and midsize enterprises. The System Integration business sells and integrates everything from PCs and servers to the proprietary "Smile" ERP system. This is complemented by the Service & Support business, featuring the "Tanomail" office-supply mail-order service and "Tayoreru" maintenance contracts. Operating through a dense nationwide network, Otsuka functions as the outsourced IT department for companies that lack one, providing a single, trusted point of contact for all technology and office needs.
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