Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.52 (As of Sep. 13, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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TSE:5697 Sanyu Co Ltd TSE:5697
74 GF Score
Price 円803.00
GF Value 円568.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sanyu Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sanyu Co TSE:5697 -0.74% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:5697 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円568.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Steel companies, Sanyu Co ranks better than 67.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-13), Sanyu Co's current share price is 円803.00. Sanyu Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,529.59. Sanyu Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.52.

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

TSE:5697' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.39   Max: 0.57
Current: 0.52

During the past years, Sanyu Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.57. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.39.

TSE:5697's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.48% of 412 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs TSE:5697: 0.52

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.

Sanyu Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,710.369. 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1,529.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sanyu Co  (TSE:5697) 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.


Sanyu Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sanyu Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanyu 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.

Sanyu Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sanyu 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 0.50 0.50 0.40 0.34 0.45

Sanyu Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 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 0.34 0.43 0.49 0.45 0.00

TSE:5697 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Sanyu 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.


Sanyu Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Sanyu 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=803.00/1529.59
=0.52

* 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.

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

For example, Sanyu 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)
=1710.369/112.7000*112.7000
=1,710.369

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Sanyu Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 1,176.901 98.100 1,352.057
201603 1,177.484 97.900 1,355.490
201606 1,177.240 98.100 1,352.446
201609 1,187.144 98.000 1,365.216
201612 1,202.293 98.400 1,377.016
201703 1,205.371 98.100 1,384.764
201706 1,242.650 98.500 1,421.793
201709 1,254.134 98.800 1,430.576
201712 1,271.605 99.400 1,441.749
201803 1,267.519 99.200 1,440.014
201806 1,280.338 99.200 1,454.578
201809 1,290.261 99.900 1,455.580
201812 1,301.652 99.700 1,471.376
201903 1,328.202 99.700 1,501.388
201906 1,331.742 99.800 1,503.881
201909 1,339.932 100.100 1,508.595
201912 1,341.815 100.500 1,504.702
202003 1,336.705 100.300 1,501.961
202006 1,307.293 99.900 1,474.794
202009 1,306.773 99.900 1,474.207
202012 1,326.420 99.300 1,505.413
202103 1,347.861 99.900 1,520.560
202106 1,364.872 99.500 1,545.940
202109 1,391.189 100.100 1,566.304
202112 1,426.831 100.100 1,606.432
202203 1,452.644 101.100 1,619.317
202206 1,442.450 101.800 1,596.897
202209 1,476.942 103.100 1,614.465
202212 1,520.574 104.100 1,646.193
202303 1,526.700 104.400 1,648.076
202306 1,524.522 105.200 1,633.209
202309 1,539.913 106.200 1,634.164
202312 1,557.848 106.800 1,643.909
202403 1,559.163 107.200 1,639.157
202409 1,571.964 108.900 1,626.817
202503 1,630.614 111.100 1,654.097
202506 1,632.365 111.700 1,646.979
202509 1,658.857 112.000 1,669.225
202512 1,688.383 113.000 1,683.901
202603 1,710.369 112.700 1,710.369

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 0.52 mean?
Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 as of Sep. 13, 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 Sanyu Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Sanyu Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #134 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Sanyu Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sanyu Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.57. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Sanyu Co's value of 0.52 is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #134 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyu Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyu Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #134 out of 412 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Sanyu Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Sanyu Co's value of 0.52 is 35.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanyu Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Sanyu 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.81, based on 412 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. Sanyu Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 is 35.8% 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 Sanyu Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyu Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円568.78, compared to a current price of 円803.00 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 35.8% below the Steel industry median of 0.81. Sanyu Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sanyu Co (TSE:5697), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Sep. 13, 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 Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyu Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円803.00 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円568.78. GuruFocus considers Sanyu Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5697:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.52 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: 円568.78 vs. price of 円803.00 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.8% below the Steel median (#134 of 412)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5697 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanyu Co Business Description

Address 3-1-1, Kasugano Kita-cho, Hirakata, Osaka, JPN, 573-0137
Sanyu Co Ltd manufactures and sells general steel products. The company is engaged in manufacturing, processing and sales of cold heading steel wire Sales of general steel materials and related activities.
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