Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:5388 Kunimine Industries Co Ltd TSE:5388
62 GF Score
Price 円1,269.00
GF Value 円1,196.49
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kunimine Industries Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kunimine Industries Co TSE:5388 +0.08% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates TSE:5388 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,196.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Building Materials companies, Kunimine Industries Co ranks better than 59.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Kunimine Industries Co's current share price is 円1269.00. Kunimine Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,584.68. Kunimine Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.80.

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

TSE:5388' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 0.79   Max: 1.39
Current: 0.79

During the past years, Kunimine Industries Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.79.

TSE:5388's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
59.09% of 308 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs TSE:5388: 0.79

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.

Kunimine Industries Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,828.739. 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1,584.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kunimine Industries Co  (TSE:5388) 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.


Kunimine Industries Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kunimine Industries Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kunimine Industries 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.

Kunimine Industries Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kunimine Industries Co 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 0.83 0.71 0.76 0.69 0.82

Kunimine Industries Co 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 0.69 0.69 0.77 0.75 0.82

TSE:5388 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kunimine Industries 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.


Kunimine Industries Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kunimine Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kunimine Industries 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1269.00/1584.68
=0.80

* 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.

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

For example, Kunimine Industries 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)
=1828.739/112.7000*112.7000
=1,828.739

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kunimine Industries Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 1,073.540 97.900 1,235.832
201606 1,041.864 98.100 1,196.922
201609 1,054.869 98.000 1,213.099
201612 1,105.285 98.400 1,265.911
201703 1,159.889 98.100 1,332.513
201706 1,159.497 98.500 1,326.653
201709 1,184.253 98.800 1,350.863
201712 1,219.476 99.400 1,382.645
201803 1,214.093 99.200 1,379.317
201806 1,191.944 99.200 1,354.154
201809 1,213.620 99.900 1,369.119
201812 1,240.746 99.700 1,402.528
201903 1,279.738 99.700 1,446.605
201906 1,265.590 99.800 1,429.178
201909 1,334.125 100.100 1,502.057
201912 1,378.030 100.500 1,545.313
202003 1,403.076 100.300 1,576.537
202006 1,393.996 99.900 1,572.606
202009 1,411.365 99.900 1,592.201
202012 1,459.301 99.300 1,656.226
202103 1,505.212 99.900 1,698.072
202106 1,497.146 99.500 1,695.762
202109 1,523.496 100.100 1,715.265
202112 1,559.233 100.100 1,755.500
202203 1,589.316 101.100 1,771.671
202206 1,581.687 101.800 1,751.042
202209 1,610.244 103.100 1,760.179
202212 1,644.542 104.100 1,780.402
202303 1,663.470 104.400 1,795.719
202306 1,644.616 105.200 1,761.865
202309 1,674.448 106.200 1,776.933
202312 1,684.277 106.800 1,777.322
202403 1,699.826 107.200 1,787.037
202406 1,705.659 108.200 1,776.597
202409 1,727.582 108.900 1,787.865
202503 1,769.146 111.100 1,794.624
202506 1,744.620 111.700 1,760.239
202509 1,756.370 112.000 1,767.347
202512 1,779.742 113.000 1,775.017
202603 1,828.739 112.700 1,828.739

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 0.80 mean?
Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 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 Kunimine Industries Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Kunimine Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Kunimine Industries Co ranks #126 out of 308 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Kunimine Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kunimine Industries Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is near median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.39. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Kunimine Industries Co's value of 0.80 is 19.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kunimine Industries Co ranks #126 out of 308 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kunimine Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kunimine Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kunimine Industries Co ranks #126 out of 308 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Kunimine Industries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Kunimine Industries Co's value of 0.80 is 19.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kunimine Industries Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Kunimine Industries 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.99, based on 308 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. Kunimine Industries Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is 19.2% 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 Kunimine Industries Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kunimine Industries Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kunimine Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,196.49, compared to a current price of 円1,269.00 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 19.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.99. Kunimine Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 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 Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kunimine Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,269.00 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,196.49. GuruFocus considers Kunimine Industries Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5388:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (near median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: 円1,196.49 vs. price of 円1,269.00 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.2% below the Building Materials median (#126 of 308)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5388 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kunimine Industries Co Business Description

Address 1-10-5 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101 0032
Kunimine Industries Co Ltd manufactures bentonite for casting, civil engineering & as toilet sands for pets. It also manufactures agricultural & water treating chemicals, medicines, cosmetics, animal drugs, & feed additives, among others. Its products are used as raw materials for various products, including materials for civil engineering and construction works, industrial products, and familiar products such as cosmetics and medical products.
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