IC Co (TSE:4769) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.53 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4769 IC Co Ltd TSE:4769
86 GF Score
Price 円1,130.00
GF Value 円1,131.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is IC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

IC Co TSE:4769 -0.26% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:4769 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,131.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Software companies, IC Co ranks better than 64.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), IC Co's current share price is 円1130.00. IC Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円738.59. IC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.53.

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

TSE:4769' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19   Med: 1.51   Max: 1.91
Current: 1.47

During the past years, IC Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.91. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 1.51.

TSE:4769's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.15% of 1565 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.24 vs TSE:4769: 1.47

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.

IC Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円867.744. 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738.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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IC Co  (TSE:4769) 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.


IC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


IC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IC 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.

IC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

IC Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.69 1.61 1.42 1.45 1.47

IC Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.34 1.46 1.47 1.44 1.36

TSE:4769 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IC 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.


IC Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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IC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1130.00/738.59
=1.53

* 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.

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

For example, IC 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)
=867.744/112.7000*112.7000
=867.744

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

IC Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 477.022 98.100 548.016
201609 508.934 98.000 585.274
201612 475.521 98.400 544.626
201703 490.303 98.100 563.274
201706 500.178 98.500 572.285
201709 522.199 98.800 595.666
201712 529.268 99.400 600.086
201803 552.120 99.200 627.257
201806 574.814 99.200 653.040
201809 581.023 99.900 655.468
201812 539.869 99.700 610.263
201903 586.855 99.700 663.376
201906 601.230 99.800 678.944
201909 630.114 100.100 709.429
201912 624.589 100.500 700.410
202003 613.615 100.300 689.476
202006 649.724 99.900 732.972
202009 680.839 99.900 768.074
202012 659.366 99.300 748.344
202103 678.495 99.900 765.429
202106 694.798 99.500 786.972
202109 705.770 100.100 794.608
202112 693.499 100.100 780.793
202203 713.883 101.100 795.792
202206 731.070 101.800 809.348
202209 736.345 103.100 804.909
202212 721.003 104.100 780.567
202303 750.639 104.400 810.316
202306 766.455 105.200 821.098
202309 796.859 106.200 845.631
202312 779.290 106.800 822.341
202403 818.078 107.200 860.050
202406 825.785 108.200 860.129
202409 810.523 108.900 838.806
202412 799.313 110.700 813.754
202503 827.540 111.100 839.458
202506 858.039 111.700 865.721
202509 864.624 112.000 870.028
202512 866.210 113.000 863.910
202603 867.744 112.700 867.744

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 1.53 mean?
IC Co (TSE:4769) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 as of Aug. 06, 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 IC Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, IC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, IC Co ranks #561 out of 1565 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is IC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
IC Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 is near median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 1.91. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. IC Co's value of 1.53 is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IC Co ranks #561 out of 1565 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IC 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 IC Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IC Co ranks #561 out of 1565 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts IC Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. IC Co's value of 1.53 is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, IC Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 1.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 2.24, IC 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.24, based on 1,565 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. IC Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 is 31.7% 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 IC Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IC Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IC Co (TSE:4769) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,131.45, compared to a current price of 円1,130.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 31.7% below the Software industry median of 2.24. IC Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 IC Co (TSE:4769), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 as of Aug. 06, 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 IC Co (TSE:4769) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IC Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,130.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,131.45. GuruFocus considers IC Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4769:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.53 (near median its 10-year median of 1.51)
  • GF Value™: 円1,131.45 vs. price of 円1,130.00 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.7% below the Software median (#561 of 1565)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4769 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IC Co Business Description

Address 2-15-3 Konan, 7F Shinagawa Intercity Building C, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-6207
IC Co Ltd is engaged in providing information technology services. The business of the company includes software development, infrastructure design construction, system operation support, and package development and introduction support.
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