Ohara (TSE:5218) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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TSE:5218 Ohara Inc TSE:5218
69 GF Score
Price 円1,616.00
GF Value 円1,260.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ohara Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ohara TSE:5218 +1.38% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates TSE:5218 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,260.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,931 Hardware companies, Ohara ranks better than 77.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Ohara's current share price is 円1616.00. Ohara's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,959.03. Ohara's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.82.

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

TSE:5218' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.72   Max: 1.79
Current: 0.81

During the past years, Ohara's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.79. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.72.

TSE:5218's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
77.27% of 1931 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs TSE:5218: 0.81

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.

Ohara's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円2,209.007. 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1,959.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Ohara  (TSE:5218) 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.


Ohara Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ohara Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ohara'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.

Ohara Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ohara Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 0.69 0.69 0.70 0.59

Ohara Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.54 0.61 0.59 0.55 0.63

TSE:5218 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ohara'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.


Ohara Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Ohara 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1616.00/1959.03
=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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=2209.007/113.0000*113.0000
=2,209.007

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 113.0000.

Ohara Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 1,550.839 97.900 1,790.039
201610 1,522.729 98.600 1,745.115
201701 1,582.327 98.200 1,820.804
201704 1,600.904 98.500 1,836.570
201707 1,636.462 98.300 1,881.182
201710 1,693.932 98.800 1,937.392
201801 1,798.414 99.500 2,042.420
201804 1,783.784 99.100 2,033.982
201807 1,825.595 99.200 2,079.559
201810 1,810.501 100.200 2,041.783
201901 1,735.098 99.700 1,966.560
201904 1,791.346 100.000 2,024.221
201907 1,759.433 99.800 1,992.144
201910 1,717.980 100.400 1,933.583
202001 1,684.795 100.500 1,894.347
202004 1,623.599 100.200 1,831.005
202007 1,589.809 100.000 1,796.484
202010 1,485.941 99.800 1,682.478
202101 1,500.445 99.800 1,698.901
202104 1,550.032 99.100 1,767.443
202107 1,570.731 99.700 1,780.267
202110 1,641.783 99.900 1,857.072
202201 1,658.108 100.300 1,868.058
202204 1,740.231 101.500 1,937.400
202207 1,796.500 102.300 1,984.404
202210 1,848.979 103.700 2,014.799
202301 1,788.981 104.700 1,930.801
202304 1,830.636 105.100 1,968.239
202307 1,881.284 105.700 2,011.212
202310 1,931.123 107.100 2,037.506
202401 1,932.802 106.900 2,043.093
202404 2,002.797 107.700 2,101.356
202407 2,021.378 108.600 2,103.275
202410 2,072.971 109.500 2,139.230
202501 2,071.031 111.200 2,104.555
202504 2,022.959 111.500 2,050.174
202507 2,096.183 111.900 2,116.789
202510 2,131.508 112.800 2,135.287
202601 2,170.688 112.900 2,172.611
202604 2,209.007 113.000 2,209.007

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?
Ohara (TSE:5218) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 as of Aug. 29, 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 Ohara and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Ohara's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ohara ranks #439 out of 1931 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Ohara's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ohara's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.79. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Ohara's value of 0.82 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ohara ranks #439 out of 1931 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ohara has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ohara's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ohara ranks #439 out of 1931 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ohara in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Ohara's value of 0.82 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Ohara's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Ohara 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.05, based on 1,931 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. Ohara's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 60% 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 Ohara and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ohara's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ohara stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ohara (TSE:5218) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,260.41, compared to a current price of 円1,616.00 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 60% below the Hardware industry median of 2.05. Ohara's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Ohara (TSE:5218), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 29, 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 Ohara (TSE:5218) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ohara stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,616.00 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,260.41. GuruFocus considers Ohara to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5218:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: 円1,260.41 vs. price of 円1,616.00 (28.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% below the Hardware median (#439 of 1931)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ohara Business Description

Other Exchanges 9IE:Germany
Address 1-15-30, Oyama, Chuo-ku, Kanagawa, Sagamihara-Shi, JPN, 252-5286
Ohara Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of optical glass products and electronic products. It operates through the Optical and Electronics divisions. The Optical division manufactures and sells optical glass materials for digital-related products such as digital cameras and liquid crystal (LC) projectors, as well as a lens for mold presses, among others. The Electronics division manufactures and sells glass discs of hard disc drives that are used in mobile devices, high-homogenous glass materials and low-expansion glass-ceramic used in semiconductor manufacturing machinery and others. It derives prime revenue from the Optical business segment.
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