Klass (TSE:6233) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:6233 Klass Corp TSE:6233
66 GF Score
Price 円395.00
GF Value 円460.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Klass Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Klass TSE:6233 +1.54% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates TSE:6233 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円460.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,242 Industrial Products companies, Klass ranks better than 82.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Klass's current share price is 円395.00. Klass's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was 円531.13. Klass's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.74.

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

TSE:6233' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74   Med: 0.78   Max: 0.82
Current: 0.74

During the past 10 years, Klass's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.82. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 0.78.

TSE:6233's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
82.25% of 2242 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.195 vs TSE:6233: 0.74

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.

Klass's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was 円590.925. 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531.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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Klass  (TSE:6233) 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.


Klass Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Klass Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Klass'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.

Klass Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Klass Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Klass Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:6233 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Klass'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.


Klass Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Klass's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:6233
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Klass Corp TSE:6233
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Klass 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=395.00/531.13
=0.74

* 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.

Klass's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, Klass's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=590.925/112.0000*112.0000
=590.925

Current CPI (Sep25) = 112.0000.

Klass Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 315.900 98.000 361.029
201709 364.170 98.800 412.824
201809 491.664 99.900 551.215
201909 500.219 100.100 559.686
202009 495.945 99.900 556.014
202109 515.858 100.100 577.184
202209 527.042 103.100 572.538
202309 540.751 106.200 570.284
202409 544.117 108.900 559.606
202509 590.925 112.000 590.925

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 0.74 mean?
Klass (TSE:6233) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 as of Aug. 09, 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 Klass and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Klass' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Klass ranks #398 out of 2242 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Klass' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Klass' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is near median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 0.82. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20. Klass' value of 0.74 is 66.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Klass ranks #398 out of 2242 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Klass has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klass' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Klass ranks #398 out of 2242 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Klass in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20. Klass' value of 0.74 is 66.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Klass' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Klass 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.20, based on 2,242 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. Klass's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 66.3% 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 Klass and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Klass's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klass (TSE:6233) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円460.78, compared to a current price of 円395.00 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 66.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.20. Klass' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Klass (TSE:6233), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 09, 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 Klass (TSE:6233) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klass stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円395.00 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円460.78. GuruFocus considers Klass to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6233:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (near median its 10-year median of 0.78)
  • GF Value™: 円460.78 vs. price of 円395.00 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.3% below the Industrial Products median (#398 of 2242)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Klass Business Description

Address 190 Hikai, Tatsuno-cho, Hyogo prefecture, 190 Hikai, Tatsuno-cho, Tatsuno, JPN, 699-4195
Klass Corp is a Japan-based machinery manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of various automatic and labor-saving machines. Products offered by the company include wallpaper-pasting, floor construction equipment, curtain manufacturing equipment, laminating machine, Tatami manufacturing equipment, sliding door manufacturing equipment, kitchen equipment, and solar power.
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