Aqualine (TSE:6173) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.05 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 95% Below Median

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TSE:6173 Aqualine Ltd TSE:6173
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Price 円13.00
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What is Aqualine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Aqualine TSE:6173 22 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.05 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:6173 with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of 円43.95. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Aqualine ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Aqualine's current share price is 円13.00. Aqualine's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 was 円277.75. Aqualine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.05.

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

TSE:6173' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.94   Max: 1.61
Current: 0.05

During the past 12 years, Aqualine's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.61. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.94.

TSE:6173's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
98.74% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs TSE:6173: 0.05

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.

Aqualine's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 was 円12.463. 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277.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb26.

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Aqualine  (TSE:6173) 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.


Aqualine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Aqualine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aqualine'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.

Aqualine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Aqualine Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.65 0.94 0.63

Aqualine Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 1.65 0.00 0.94 0.91 0.63

TSE:6173 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aqualine'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.


Aqualine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aqualine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aqualine 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.00/277.75
=0.05

* 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.

Aqualine's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 is calculated as:

For example, Aqualine's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb26 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb26)
=12.463/112.2000*112.2000
=12.463

Current CPI (Feb26) = 112.2000.

Aqualine Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201702 495.754 98.100 567.009
201802 602.928 99.500 679.885
201902 607.036 99.700 683.144
202002 569.833 100.300 637.440
202102 264.852 99.800 297.759
202202 5.235 100.700 5.833
202302 15.623 104.000 16.855
202402 -2.553 106.900 -2.680
202502 -118.661 110.800 -120.160
202602 12.463 112.200 12.463

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 0.05 mean?
Aqualine (TSE:6173) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.05 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 Aqualine and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Aqualine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #9 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Aqualine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Aqualine's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.05 is 95% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 1.61. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Aqualine's value of 0.05 is 96.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #9 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aqualine has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqualine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #9 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Aqualine in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Aqualine's value of 0.05 is 96.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Aqualine's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Aqualine 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.53, based on 716 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. Aqualine's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.05 is 96.7% 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 Aqualine and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aqualine's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.05, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqualine stock overvalued right now?
Aqualine (TSE:6173) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.05. The stock's GF Value™ is 円43.95, compared to a current price of 円13.00 — trading 70.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.05, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 96.7% below the Business Services industry median of 1.53. Aqualine's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 10 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.05 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円13.00 is trading 70.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円43.95.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6173:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.05 (95% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
  • GF Value™: 円43.95 vs. price of 円13.00 (70.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.7% below the Business Services median (#9 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aqualine Business Description

Address 8-8 Kami-Hatchobori, 6th Floor, 1st Uenoya Building, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, JPN, 730-0012
Aqualine Ltd is engaged in the repair of water supply products. The company operates in three reportable segments. The Water-related Service Support Business provides support to franchisees, including call center operations for emergency water-related trouble repairs and response, sales and installation of water-related products, and other repair work. The Advertising Media Business sells internet advertising in the field of emergency care. The Mineral Water Business involves the sale of mineral water and the handling of water dispensers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Water-related Service Support Business segment.
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