Career Co (TSE:6198) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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TSE:6198 Career Co Ltd TSE:6198
52 GF Score
Price 円204.00
GF Value 円281.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Career Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Career Co TSE:6198 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:6198 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円281.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Business Services companies, Career Co ranks better than 60.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Career Co's current share price is 円204.00. Career Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円183.53. Career Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.11.

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

TSE:6198' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 1.27   Max: 1.34
Current: 1.17

During the past years, Career Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.34. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.27.

TSE:6198's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.03% of 718 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs TSE:6198: 1.17

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.

Career Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円220.867. 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183.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Career Co  (TSE:6198) 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.


Career Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Career Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Career 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.

Career Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

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TSE:6198 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Career 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.


Career Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


TSE:6198
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Career 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=204.00/183.53
=1.11

* 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.

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

For example, Career 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)
=220.867/112.7000*112.7000
=220.867

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Career Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201509 60.769 98.500 69.530
201606 111.894 98.100 128.547
201609 118.967 98.000 136.812
201612 128.100 98.400 146.716
201703 134.401 98.100 154.404
201706 123.050 98.500 140.789
201709 131.763 98.800 150.301
201712 142.350 99.400 161.397
201803 151.160 99.200 171.731
201806 158.212 99.200 179.743
201809 161.195 99.900 181.849
201812 109.280 99.700 123.529
201903 147.378 99.700 166.595
201906 148.553 99.800 167.755
201909 155.245 100.100 174.786
201912 150.451 100.500 168.715
202003 143.381 100.300 161.107
202006 143.446 99.900 161.825
202009 146.304 99.900 165.050
202012 142.772 99.300 162.038
202103 139.179 99.900 157.012
202106 146.190 99.500 165.584
202109 156.234 100.100 175.900
202112 159.754 100.100 179.863
202203 175.414 101.100 195.541
202206 183.798 101.800 203.478
202209 180.749 103.100 197.579
202212 200.356 104.100 216.908
202303 210.163 104.400 226.871
202306 209.671 105.200 224.619
202309 226.334 106.200 240.187
202312 230.304 106.800 243.027
202403 234.756 107.200 246.800
202406 226.467 108.200 235.886
202409 235.695 108.900 243.919
202503 224.813 111.100 228.051
202506 225.029 111.700 227.044
202509 215.998 112.000 217.348
202512 222.131 113.000 221.541
202603 220.867 112.700 220.867

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 1.11 mean?
Career Co (TSE:6198) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 as of Aug. 20, 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 Career Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Career Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Career Co ranks #287 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Career Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Career Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 1.34. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Career Co's value of 1.11 is 27.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Career Co ranks #287 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Career Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Career Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Career Co ranks #287 out of 718 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Career Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Career Co's value of 1.11 is 27.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Career Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Career 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.53, based on 718 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. Career Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 27.5% 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 Career Co 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. Career Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Career Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Co (TSE:6198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円281.99, compared to a current price of 円204.00 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 27.5% below the Business Services industry median of 1.53. Career Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Career Co (TSE:6198), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Aug. 20, 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 Career Co (TSE:6198) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円204.00 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円281.99. GuruFocus considers Career Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6198:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.27)
  • GF Value™: 円281.99 vs. price of 円204.00 (27.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.5% below the Business Services median (#287 of 718)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Career Co Business Description

Address 2-6-1 Nishi Shinjuku, 40th floor, Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0023
Career Co Ltd offers human resources services. The company provides employees staffing and dispatch services; and general worker dispatching, outsourcing, job consulting and advertising, and paid employment introduction services. Career also provides outsourcing services. The company provides personnel primarily for nursing care and medical facilities, building maintenance, equipment management, warehouse, and office support industries.
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