Def Consulting (TSE:4833) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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TSE:4833 Def Consulting Inc TSE:4833
49 GF Score
Price 円45.00
GF Value 円68.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Def Consulting Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Def Consulting TSE:4833 +2.27% 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:4833 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円68.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Def Consulting ranks better than 74.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Def Consulting's current share price is 円45.00. Def Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円54.94. Def Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.82.

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

TSE:4833' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 2.06   Max: 7.12
Current: 0.78

During the past years, Def Consulting's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.12. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 2.06.

TSE:4833's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
74.3% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs TSE:4833: 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.

Def Consulting's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円33.238. 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54.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Def Consulting  (TSE:4833) 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.


Def Consulting Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Def Consulting Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Def Consulting'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.

Def Consulting Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Def Consulting Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.53 1.62 1.24 1.29 1.22

Def Consulting Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 1.29 1.92 2.12 1.16 1.22

TSE:4833 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Def Consulting'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.


Def Consulting Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Def Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Def Consulting 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.

Def Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=45.00/54.94
=0.82

* 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.

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

For example, Def Consulting'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)
=33.238/112.7000*112.7000
=33.238

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Def Consulting Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 105.017 97.900 120.893
201606 82.580 98.100 94.870
201609 74.242 98.000 85.378
201612 10.984 98.400 12.580
201703 53.559 98.100 61.530
201706 47.286 98.500 54.103
201709 53.114 98.800 60.587
201712 51.238 99.400 58.094
201803 64.073 99.200 72.793
201806 51.443 99.200 58.444
201809 32.403 99.900 36.555
201812 82.794 99.700 93.590
201903 84.805 99.700 95.863
201906 78.225 99.800 88.336
201909 78.417 100.100 88.288
201912 68.605 100.500 76.933
202003 67.204 100.300 75.512
202006 45.947 99.900 51.834
202009 59.670 99.900 67.315
202012 63.175 99.300 71.700
202103 59.509 99.900 67.134
202106 52.833 99.500 59.842
202109 47.902 100.100 53.932
202112 45.373 100.100 51.084
202203 42.980 101.100 47.911
202206 41.758 101.800 46.229
202209 37.804 103.100 41.324
202212 34.217 104.100 37.044
202303 22.014 104.400 23.764
202306 35.423 105.200 37.948
202309 29.692 106.200 31.509
202312 27.916 106.800 29.458
202403 25.147 107.200 26.437
202406 21.930 108.200 22.842
202409 18.798 108.900 19.454
202503 10.540 111.100 10.692
202506 13.600 111.700 13.722
202509 55.409 112.000 55.755
202512 63.273 113.000 63.105
202603 33.238 112.700 33.238

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 0.82 mean?
Def Consulting (TSE:4833) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 as of Aug. 14, 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 Def Consulting and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, Def Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 7.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #184 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Def Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Def Consulting's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 7.12. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Def Consulting's value of 0.82 is 46.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #184 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Def Consulting has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Def Consulting's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #184 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Def Consulting in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Def Consulting's value of 0.82 is 46.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Def Consulting's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 7.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Def Consulting 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.53, based on 716 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. Def Consulting's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 46.4% 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 Def Consulting and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Def Consulting's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Def Consulting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting (TSE:4833) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円68.46, compared to a current price of 円45.00 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 46.4% below the Business Services industry median of 1.53. Def Consulting's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 14, 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円45.00 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円68.46. GuruFocus considers Def Consulting to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4833:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (60% below median its 10-year median of 2.06)
  • GF Value™: 円68.46 vs. price of 円45.00 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.4% below the Business Services median (#184 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4833 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Def Consulting Business Description

Address 21F Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, 1-23-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6321
Def Consulting Inc is a strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, digital innovation, and operational efficiency. The company partners with organizations across industries to deliver tailored solutions that drive growth and competitiveness using consultants combined with deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge methodologies to solve complex business challenges.
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