Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.35 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 255% Above Median

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TSE:5992 Chuo Spring Co Ltd TSE:5992
59 GF Score
Price 円3,705.00
GF Value 円1,395.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Chuo Spring Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chuo Spring Co TSE:5992 +0.27% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 255% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:5992 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,395.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Vehicles & Parts companies, Chuo Spring Co ranks worse than 52.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Chuo Spring Co's current share price is 円3705.00. Chuo Spring Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,741.23. Chuo Spring Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.35.

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

TSE:5992' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.38   Max: 1.49
Current: 1.37

During the past years, Chuo Spring Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.49. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.38.

TSE:5992's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.73% of 1024 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs TSE:5992: 1.37

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.

Chuo Spring Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,478.180. 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2,741.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Chuo Spring Co  (TSE:5992) 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.


Chuo Spring Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chuo Spring Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chuo Spring 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.

Chuo Spring Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chuo Spring 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 0.35 0.31 0.43 0.64 1.33

Chuo Spring 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 0.64 0.76 1.22 1.29 1.33

TSE:5992 vs ORLY, AZO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Chuo Spring 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.


Chuo Spring Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chuo Spring Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chuo Spring 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3705.00/2741.23
=1.35

* 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.

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

For example, Chuo Spring 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)
=3478.18/112.7000*112.7000
=3,478.180

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Chuo Spring Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 1,977.178 97.900 2,276.077
201606 1,879.165 98.100 2,158.837
201609 1,950.236 98.000 2,242.771
201612 2,099.323 98.400 2,404.408
201703 2,051.642 98.100 2,356.983
201706 2,056.788 98.500 2,353.300
201709 2,122.575 98.800 2,421.196
201712 2,184.868 99.400 2,477.209
201803 2,184.516 99.200 2,481.804
201806 2,208.107 99.200 2,508.605
201809 2,227.791 99.900 2,513.234
201812 2,162.403 99.700 2,444.361
201903 2,174.533 99.700 2,458.073
201906 2,182.659 99.800 2,464.786
201909 2,218.401 100.100 2,497.640
201912 2,283.508 100.500 2,560.710
202003 2,156.390 100.300 2,422.983
202006 2,153.711 99.900 2,429.662
202009 2,165.906 99.900 2,443.419
202012 2,258.921 99.300 2,563.750
202103 2,429.711 99.900 2,741.025
202106 2,484.571 99.500 2,814.182
202109 2,493.758 100.100 2,807.658
202112 2,551.360 100.100 2,872.510
202203 2,692.848 101.100 3,001.820
202206 2,676.981 101.800 2,963.613
202209 2,652.891 103.100 2,899.911
202212 2,576.305 104.100 2,789.141
202303 2,543.431 104.400 2,745.639
202306 2,725.486 105.200 2,919.793
202309 2,872.827 106.200 3,048.659
202312 2,822.323 106.800 2,978.238
202403 3,482.507 107.200 3,661.180
202406 3,390.384 108.200 3,531.389
202409 3,157.987 108.900 3,268.183
202503 3,041.652 111.100 3,085.456
202506 3,010.191 111.700 3,037.140
202509 3,176.393 112.000 3,196.245
202512 3,338.425 113.000 3,329.562
202603 3,478.180 112.700 3,478.180

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 1.35 mean?
Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 as of Jul. 30, 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 Chuo Spring Co and its competitors. This is 255% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Chuo Spring Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #540 out of 1024 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Chuo Spring Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chuo Spring Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 is 255% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.49. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Chuo Spring Co's value of 1.35 is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #540 out of 1024 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuo Spring Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuo Spring Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #540 out of 1024 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chuo Spring Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Chuo Spring Co's value of 1.35 is 6.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Chuo Spring Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Chuo Spring Co has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,024 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. Chuo Spring Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 is 6.7% above 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 Chuo Spring Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuo Spring Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 255% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuo Spring Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,395.26, compared to a current price of 円3,705.00 — trading 165.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 255% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 6.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Chuo Spring Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jul. 30, 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 Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Spring Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,705.00 is trading 165.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,395.26. GuruFocus considers Chuo Spring Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5992:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.35 (255% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: 円1,395.26 vs. price of 円3,705.00 (165.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#540 of 1024)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5992 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chuo Spring Co Business Description

Address 68 Kamishiota, Narumi-cho, Midori-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 458-8505
Chuo Spring Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of springs, control cables, and automobile supplies. It provides chassis springs, precise springs, cables, gold-plating processing and automobile supplies, as well as design and development services for automobile supplies and reels. Its products include various springs for automobiles, industrial machines, precision machines and aircraft; automotive control cables; and control cable application to buildings, agricultural machines, ships, and housings.
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