Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.62 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 108% Above Median

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TSE:6237 Iwaki Co Ltd TSE:6237
81 GF Score
Price 円5,950.00
GF Value 円2,714.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Iwaki Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Iwaki Co TSE:6237 +2.59% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.62 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:6237 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,714.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,254 Industrial Products companies, Iwaki Co ranks worse than 69.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Iwaki Co's current share price is 円5950.00. Iwaki Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円1,286.51. Iwaki Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.62.

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

TSE:6237' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52   Med: 2.22   Max: 3.88
Current: 3.56

During the past 11 years, Iwaki Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.88. The lowest was 1.52. And the median was 2.22.

TSE:6237's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.08% of 2254 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.065 vs TSE:6237: 3.56

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.

Iwaki Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円1,864.109. 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1,286.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Iwaki Co  (TSE:6237) 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.


Iwaki Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Iwaki Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iwaki 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.

Iwaki Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Iwaki 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.82 1.94

Iwaki Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 0.00 1.82 0.00 1.94

TSE:6237 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Iwaki 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.


Iwaki Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Iwaki 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5950.00/1286.51
=4.62

* 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.

Iwaki Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Iwaki Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1864.109/112.7000*112.7000
=1,864.109

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

Iwaki Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 744.616 98.100 855.436
201803 821.852 99.200 933.697
201903 887.160 99.700 1,002.838
202003 930.369 100.300 1,045.390
202103 1,018.960 99.900 1,149.517
202203 1,149.417 101.100 1,281.299
202303 1,306.500 104.400 1,410.369
202403 1,507.338 107.200 1,584.673
202503 1,713.127 111.100 1,737.798
202603 1,864.109 112.700 1,864.109

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 4.62 mean?
Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.62 as of Aug. 06, 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 Iwaki Co and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 2.22. Over the past decade, Iwaki Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Iwaki Co ranks #1557 out of 2254 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Iwaki Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Iwaki Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.62 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 2.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 3.88. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Iwaki Co's value of 4.62 is 123.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iwaki Co ranks #1557 out of 2254 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iwaki Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iwaki Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Iwaki Co ranks #1557 out of 2254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Iwaki Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Iwaki Co's value of 4.62 is 123.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Iwaki Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 3.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Iwaki 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.07, based on 2,254 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. Iwaki Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.62 is 123.7% 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 Iwaki Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iwaki Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.62, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iwaki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,714.35, compared to a current price of 円5,950.00 — trading 119.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.62, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 123.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. Iwaki Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Iwaki Co (TSE:6237), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.62 as of Aug. 06, 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 Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwaki Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,950.00 is trading 119.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,714.35. GuruFocus considers Iwaki Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6237:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.62 (108% above median its 10-year median of 2.22)
  • GF Value™: 円2,714.35 vs. price of 円5,950.00 (119.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 123.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1557 of 2254)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Iwaki Co Business Description

Address 2-6-6, Kanda Suda-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-8558
Iwaki Co Ltd engages in the development, production, and sale of various types of fluid control products and pumps, including the chemical pump. The company offers magnetic drive pumps and related accessories; metering pumps, including motor-driven and electromagnetic metering pumps; and pneumatic drive pumps, such as pneumatic drive bellows, drive dispensers, and chemical replenishing pumps, as well as related accessories. It also provides rotary displacement pumps comprising hi-cera, magnetic drive gear, chemical gear, and screw pumps; air pumps consisting of gas-liquid transfer pumps, and diaphragm and bellows type air pumps; and turbine pumps that include non-metal magnetic and magnetic drive turbine pumps. In addition, the company offers water quality control devices.
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