Weathernews (TSE:4825) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.02 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4825 Weathernews Inc TSE:4825
77 GF Score
Price 円2,006.00
GF Value 円1,855.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Weathernews Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Weathernews TSE:4825 +1.72% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.02 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:4825 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,855.34 (Fairly Valued). Among 346 Interactive Media companies, Weathernews ranks worse than 84.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Weathernews's current share price is 円2006.00. Weathernews's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円399.61. Weathernews's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.02.

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

TSE:4825' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96   Med: 4.83   Max: 8.91
Current: 4.91

During the past years, Weathernews's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.91. The lowest was 2.96. And the median was 4.83.

TSE:4825's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.1% of 346 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs TSE:4825: 4.91

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.

Weathernews's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円513.434. 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399.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Weathernews  (TSE:4825) 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.


Weathernews Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Weathernews Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Weathernews'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.

Weathernews Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Weathernews Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Weathernews Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 5.18 5.81 5.10 5.35 0.00

TSE:4825 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Weathernews'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.


Weathernews Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Weathernews's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Weathernews 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2006.00/399.61
=5.02

* 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.

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

For example, Weathernews's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=513.434/112.2000*112.2000
=513.434

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

Weathernews Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 295.779 98.200 337.947
201608 288.035 97.900 330.108
201611 299.836 98.600 341.193
201702 302.328 98.100 345.782
201705 311.069 98.600 353.975
201708 306.735 98.500 349.398
201711 305.063 99.100 345.389
201802 303.845 99.500 342.627
201805 312.384 99.300 352.966
201808 304.103 99.800 341.887
201811 314.396 100.000 352.752
201902 311.295 99.700 350.324
201905 317.323 100.000 356.036
201908 306.453 100.000 343.840
201911 318.249 100.500 355.299
202002 315.809 100.300 353.278
202005 330.591 100.100 370.553
202008 322.349 100.100 361.314
202011 334.290 99.500 376.958
202102 335.766 99.800 377.484
202105 351.720 99.400 397.012
202108 349.137 99.700 392.910
202111 361.605 100.100 405.315
202202 366.699 100.700 408.576
202205 382.738 101.800 421.839
202208 381.023 102.700 416.269
202211 398.266 103.900 430.081
202302 403.981 104.000 435.833
202305 417.229 105.100 445.415
202308 413.650 105.900 438.258
202311 430.703 106.900 452.057
202402 430.523 106.900 451.868
202405 447.740 108.100 464.722
202408 440.698 109.100 453.220
202411 458.142 110.000 467.305
202502 465.976 110.800 471.864
202505 485.886 111.800 487.624
202508 485.878 112.100 486.311
202511 509.931 113.200 505.426
202602 513.434 112.200 513.434

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 5.02 mean?
Weathernews (TSE:4825) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.02 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 Weathernews and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.83. Over the past decade, Weathernews' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 8.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Weathernews ranks #291 out of 346 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Weathernews' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Weathernews' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.02 is near median its 10-year median of 4.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 8.91. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Weathernews' value of 5.02 is 233.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weathernews ranks #291 out of 346 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Weathernews has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weathernews' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Weathernews ranks #291 out of 346 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Weathernews in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Weathernews' value of 5.02 is 233.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Weathernews' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 8.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Weathernews 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.51, based on 346 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. Weathernews's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.02 is 233.6% 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 Weathernews and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Weathernews's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weathernews stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weathernews (TSE:4825) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,855.34, compared to a current price of 円2,006.00 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 233.6% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.51. Weathernews' overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 Weathernews (TSE:4825), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.02 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 Weathernews (TSE:4825) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weathernews stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,006.00 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,855.34. GuruFocus considers Weathernews to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4825:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.02 (near median its 10-year median of 4.83)
  • GF Value™: 円1,855.34 vs. price of 円2,006.00 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100
  • Industry Position: 233.6% above the Interactive Media median (#291 of 346)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4825 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Weathernews Business Description

Address 1-3 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, JPN, 261-0023
Weathernews Inc is engaged in the provision of weather information content services in Japan. It offers services for logistics, transportation, distribution and theme parks. Its services include mobile content service, aviation industry content service, voyage planning content service, and ocean and off-shore content service, among others.
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