Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.29 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:6390 Kato Works Co Ltd TSE:6390
57 GF Score
Price 円1,345.00
GF Value 円1,345.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kato Works Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kato Works Co TSE:6390 -0.52% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:6390 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,345.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Kato Works Co ranks better than 94.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), Kato Works Co's current share price is 円1345.00. Kato Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,715.74. Kato Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.29.

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

TSE:6390' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.28   Max: 1.04
Current: 0.29

During the past years, Kato Works Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.04. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.28.

TSE:6390's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.37% of 160 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs TSE:6390: 0.29

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.

Kato Works Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,796.353. 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4,715.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kato Works Co  (TSE:6390) 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.


Kato Works Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kato Works Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kato Works 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.

Kato Works Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kato Works 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 0.19 0.24 0.34 0.26 0.29

Kato Works Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.28 0.30 0.28 0.29 0.00

TSE:6390 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Kato Works 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.


Kato Works Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Kato Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kato Works 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1345.00/4715.74
=0.29

* 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.

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

For example, Kato Works 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)
=3796.353/112.7000*112.7000
=3,796.353

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kato Works Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 4,011.348 98.100 4,608.348
201603 4,016.298 97.900 4,623.461
201606 3,812.612 98.100 4,380.034
201609 3,849.219 98.000 4,426.602
201612 4,433.143 98.400 5,077.390
201703 4,545.400 98.100 5,221.882
201706 4,590.715 98.500 5,252.524
201709 4,680.236 98.800 5,338.690
201712 4,614.098 99.400 5,231.477
201803 4,780.594 99.200 5,431.179
201806 4,803.123 99.200 5,456.774
201809 4,866.957 99.900 5,490.551
201812 4,825.141 99.700 5,454.297
201903 4,904.079 99.700 5,543.528
201906 4,802.526 99.800 5,423.293
201909 4,748.165 100.100 5,345.836
201912 4,703.362 100.500 5,274.317
202003 4,655.658 100.300 5,231.233
202006 4,576.634 99.900 5,163.030
202009 4,539.341 99.900 5,120.958
202012 4,468.169 99.300 5,071.124
202103 4,310.489 99.900 4,862.784
202106 4,293.249 99.500 4,862.806
202109 4,260.818 100.100 4,797.145
202112 3,999.488 100.100 4,502.920
202203 3,681.915 101.100 4,104.370
202206 3,744.730 101.800 4,145.688
202209 3,820.517 103.100 4,176.259
202212 3,867.970 104.100 4,187.514
202303 3,899.206 104.400 4,209.200
202306 3,902.364 105.200 4,180.574
202309 4,154.391 106.200 4,408.662
202312 4,118.716 106.800 4,346.248
202403 4,302.552 107.200 4,523.299
202409 3,913.833 108.900 4,050.404
202503 3,801.330 111.100 3,856.075
202506 3,797.053 111.700 3,831.046
202509 3,716.047 112.000 3,739.272
202512 3,892.953 113.000 3,882.618
202603 3,796.353 112.700 3,796.353

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 0.29 mean?
Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 as of Aug. 23, 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 Kato Works Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Kato Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Kato Works Co ranks #9 out of 160 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Kato Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kato Works Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.04. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Kato Works Co's value of 0.29 is 80.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kato Works Co ranks #9 out of 160 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kato Works Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kato Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Kato Works Co ranks #9 out of 160 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kato Works Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Kato Works Co's value of 0.29 is 80.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kato Works Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Kato Works 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.51, based on 160 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. Kato Works Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 is 80.7% 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 Kato Works Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kato Works Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kato Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,345.88, compared to a current price of 円1,345.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 80.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.51. Kato Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Kato Works Co (TSE:6390), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Aug. 23, 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 Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato Works Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,345.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,345.88. GuruFocus considers Kato Works Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6390:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.28)
  • GF Value™: 円1,345.88 vs. price of 円1,345.00 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#9 of 160)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6390 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kato Works Co Business Description

Address 9-37, Higashi-ohi 1-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0011
Kato Works Co Ltd is a Japan-based machinery manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sales of machinery used for the lifting and construction industries. It offers various construction equipment, mobile cranes, and industrial equipment, including truck cranes, hydraulic excavators, rough terrain cranes, all-terrain cranes, crawler cranes, mini excavators, earth boring rigs, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, and snow sweepers. Kato also offers related spare parts and services. The group's reportable segments are Japan, which is its key revenue-generating market, China, Europe, and Others.
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