AGC (TSE:5201) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.88 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:5201 AGC Inc TSE:5201
77 GF Score
Price 円5,626.00
GF Value 円4,604.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is AGC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AGC TSE:5201 -5.19% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:5201 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,604.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 446 Conglomerates companies, AGC ranks better than 53.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), AGC's current share price is 円5626.00. AGC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円6,403.63. AGC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.88.

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

TSE:5201' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.89   Max: 1.24
Current: 0.93

During the past years, AGC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.24. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.89.

TSE:5201's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.14% of 446 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.025 vs TSE:5201: 0.93

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.

AGC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円7,194.708. 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6,403.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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AGC  (TSE:5201) 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.


AGC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AGC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AGC'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.

AGC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AGC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.12 0.82 0.93 0.77 0.83

AGC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.69 0.78 0.83 0.87 1.09

TSE:5201 vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, AGC'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.


AGC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, AGC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AGC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5626.00/6403.63
=0.88

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=7194.708/113.6000*113.6000
=7,194.708

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

AGC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4,245.346 98.000 4,921.136
201612 4,736.579 98.400 5,468.246
201703 4,704.776 98.100 5,448.140
201706 4,811.871 98.500 5,549.528
201709 4,967.999 98.800 5,712.193
201712 5,239.691 99.400 5,988.218
201803 5,078.642 99.200 5,815.864
201806 5,199.638 99.200 5,954.424
201809 5,298.498 99.900 6,025.119
201812 5,141.416 99.700 5,858.223
201903 5,213.663 99.700 5,940.543
201906 5,151.936 99.800 5,864.328
201909 5,011.651 100.100 5,687.548
201912 5,229.581 100.500 5,911.248
202003 4,850.041 100.300 5,493.167
202006 4,941.964 99.900 5,619.691
202009 4,841.481 99.900 5,505.428
202012 5,038.505 99.300 5,764.090
202103 5,375.260 99.900 6,112.408
202106 5,593.980 99.500 6,386.695
202109 5,814.123 100.100 6,598.245
202112 5,930.276 100.100 6,730.063
202203 6,229.980 101.100 7,000.254
202206 6,833.855 101.800 7,625.991
202209 6,891.215 103.100 7,593.036
202212 6,271.332 104.100 6,843.644
202303 6,335.934 104.400 6,894.273
202306 6,829.829 105.200 7,375.177
202309 6,916.036 106.200 7,397.944
202312 6,820.091 106.800 7,254.329
202403 7,129.608 107.200 7,555.256
202406 6,957.954 108.200 7,305.209
202409 6,486.261 108.900 6,766.201
202412 6,763.711 110.700 6,940.899
202503 6,424.507 111.100 6,569.073
202506 6,503.124 111.700 6,613.741
202509 6,641.070 112.000 6,735.942
202512 6,993.304 113.000 7,030.437
202603 7,038.193 112.700 7,094.399
202606 7,194.708 113.600 7,194.708

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 0.88 mean?
AGC (TSE:5201) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 as of Aug. 19, 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 AGC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, AGC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, AGC ranks #209 out of 446 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is AGC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AGC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 is near median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.24. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. AGC's value of 0.88 is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AGC ranks #209 out of 446 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AGC has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AGC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, AGC ranks #209 out of 446 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts AGC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. AGC's value of 0.88 is 14.1% below this benchmark. Historically, AGC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 1.03, AGC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.03, based on 446 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. AGC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 is 14.1% 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 AGC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AGC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AGC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AGC (TSE:5201) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,604.39, compared to a current price of 円5,626.00 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 14.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 1.03. AGC's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 AGC (TSE:5201), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Aug. 19, 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 AGC (TSE:5201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AGC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,626.00 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,604.39. GuruFocus considers AGC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5201:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.88 (near median its 10-year median of 0.89)
  • GF Value™: 円4,604.39 vs. price of 円5,626.00 (22.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.1% below the Conglomerates median (#209 of 446)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AGC Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8405
AGC Inc is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sales of glasses. The company operates through six segments. The Architecture Glass segment provides float, patterned, low-E, decorative, and fireproof glasses. The Automotive segment offers automotive glass and cover glass for in-vehicle displays. The Ceramics & Others segment includes ceramics products along with logistics and financial services. The Chemicals segment produces vinyl chloride, caustic soda, urethane raw materials, solvents, gases, and iodine. The Electronics segment supplies glass substrates for LCDs & OLEDs, display materials, semiconductor and optoelectronic components, and PCB materials. The Life Sciences segment develops pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates, active ingredients, and biopharmaceuticals.
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