NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.88 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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TSE:5742 NIC Autotec Inc TSE:5742
43 GF Score
Price 円751.00
GF Value 円930.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is NIC Autotec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NIC Autotec TSE:5742 43 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:5742 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of 円930.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,519 Metals & Mining companies, NIC Autotec ranks better than 62.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), NIC Autotec's current share price is 円751.00. NIC Autotec's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円851.22. NIC Autotec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.88.

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

TSE:5742' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 1.06   Max: 3.81
Current: 0.88

During the past years, NIC Autotec's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.81. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.06.

TSE:5742's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.41% of 1519 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs TSE:5742: 0.88

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.

NIC Autotec's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円600.088. 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851.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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NIC Autotec  (TSE:5742) 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.


NIC Autotec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NIC Autotec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NIC Autotec'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.

NIC Autotec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NIC Autotec 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 1.08 1.00 1.02 0.91 0.90

NIC Autotec 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 0.89 0.96 0.89 0.90 0.00

TSE:5742 vs AA, CENX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, NIC Autotec'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.


NIC Autotec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, NIC Autotec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NIC Autotec 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.

NIC Autotec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=751.00/851.22
=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.

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

For example, NIC Autotec'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)
=600.088/112.7000*112.7000
=600.088

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

NIC Autotec Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 654.356 98.100 751.742
201603 672.238 97.900 773.863
201606 660.859 98.100 759.213
201609 691.125 98.000 794.794
201612 723.830 98.400 829.021
201703 762.831 98.100 876.361
201706 764.450 98.500 874.655
201709 797.104 98.800 909.247
201712 827.798 99.400 938.560
201803 849.958 99.200 965.628
201806 835.243 99.200 948.910
201809 862.184 99.900 972.654
201812 862.357 99.700 974.801
201903 886.628 99.700 1,002.236
201906 870.979 99.800 983.560
201909 883.018 100.100 994.167
201912 859.083 100.500 963.370
202003 852.152 100.300 957.503
202006 831.105 99.900 937.593
202009 848.782 99.900 957.535
202012 841.184 99.300 954.697
202103 850.571 99.900 959.553
202106 834.095 99.500 944.749
202109 856.396 100.100 964.194
202112 837.941 100.100 943.416
202203 851.436 101.100 949.128
202206 840.078 101.800 930.027
202209 831.967 103.100 909.434
202212 803.503 104.100 869.883
202303 783.939 104.400 846.264
202306 755.670 105.200 809.544
202309 681.963 106.200 723.703
202312 638.117 106.800 673.369
202403 633.000 107.200 665.477
202409 619.569 108.900 641.188
202503 628.519 111.100 637.571
202506 628.519 111.700 634.146
202509 618.607 112.000 622.473
202512 605.965 113.000 604.356
202603 600.088 112.700 600.088

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?
NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 as of Aug. 18, 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 NIC Autotec and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, NIC Autotec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #571 out of 1519 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is NIC Autotec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NIC Autotec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 3.81. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. NIC Autotec's value of 0.88 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #571 out of 1519 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NIC Autotec has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIC Autotec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #571 out of 1519 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts NIC Autotec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. NIC Autotec's value of 0.88 is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, NIC Autotec's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 1.52, NIC Autotec 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.52, based on 1,519 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. NIC Autotec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 is 42.1% 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 NIC Autotec and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIC Autotec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIC Autotec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円930.68, compared to a current price of 円751.00 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 42.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.52. NIC Autotec's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 NIC Autotec (TSE:5742), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Aug. 18, 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 NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Autotec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円751.00 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円930.68. GuruFocus considers NIC Autotec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5742:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.88 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.06)
  • GF Value™: 円930.68 vs. price of 円751.00 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#571 of 1519)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NIC Autotec Business Description

Address 255 Nagaresugi, Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, JPN, 930-0034
NIC Autotec Inc is engaged in equipment business which include factory automation and clean booth and clean room, alpha frame business which include industrial aluminium frame and system, and commercial business.
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