MAX Co (TSE:6454) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.68 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 179% Above Median

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TSE:6454 MAX Co Ltd TSE:6454
74 GF Score
Price 円1,777.00
GF Value 円1,223.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MAX Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

MAX Co TSE:6454 +0.34% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 179% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:6454 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,223.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,133 Industrial Products companies, MAX Co ranks worse than 70.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), MAX Co's current share price is 円1777.00. MAX Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円483.09. MAX Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.68.

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

TSE:6454' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 1.32   Max: 3.92
Current: 3.68

During the past years, MAX Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.92. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.32.

TSE:6454's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.42% of 2133 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.09 vs TSE:6454: 3.68

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.

MAX Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円627.026. 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483.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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MAX Co  (TSE:6454) 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.


MAX Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


MAX Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX 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.

MAX Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

MAX 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 1.18 1.37 1.98 2.39 3.40

MAX Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 2.58 3.08 3.70 3.40 3.52

TSE:6454 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX 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.


MAX Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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MAX 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1777.00/483.09
=3.68

* 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.

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

For example, MAX Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=627.026/113.6000*113.6000
=627.026

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

MAX Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 322.264 98.000 373.563
201612 338.462 98.400 390.745
201703 340.503 98.100 394.303
201706 338.986 98.500 390.952
201709 348.266 98.800 400.435
201712 358.616 99.400 409.847
201803 362.646 99.200 415.288
201806 358.982 99.200 411.092
201809 366.827 99.900 417.133
201812 370.262 99.700 421.883
201903 377.445 99.700 430.068
201906 370.805 99.800 422.079
201909 378.380 100.100 429.410
201912 389.068 100.500 439.782
202003 387.839 100.300 439.267
202006 383.571 99.900 436.173
202009 390.646 99.900 444.218
202012 398.543 99.300 455.936
202103 411.914 99.900 468.403
202106 406.763 99.500 464.405
202109 414.479 100.100 470.378
202112 424.077 100.100 481.270
202203 438.836 101.100 493.094
202206 443.207 101.800 494.581
202209 456.536 103.100 503.031
202212 461.388 104.100 503.494
202303 469.283 104.400 510.637
202306 475.287 105.200 513.238
202309 494.192 106.200 528.627
202312 501.311 106.800 533.230
202403 535.979 107.200 567.978
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 538.400 108.900 561.637
202412 569.043 110.700 583.950
202503 576.032 111.100 588.994
202506 565.016 111.700 574.627
202509 583.805 112.000 592.145
202512 607.929 113.000 611.157
202603 641.270 112.700 646.391
202606 627.026 113.600 627.026

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 3.68 mean?
MAX Co (TSE:6454) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.68 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 MAX Co and its competitors. This is 179% above median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, MAX Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 3.92. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #1502 out of 2133 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is MAX Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MAX Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.68 is 179% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 3.92. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. MAX Co's value of 3.68 is 76.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #1502 out of 2133 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #1502 out of 2133 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places MAX Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. MAX Co's value of 3.68 is 76.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MAX Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 3.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 2.09, MAX 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 2.09, based on 2,133 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. MAX Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.68 is 76.1% 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 MAX Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68, which is 179% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co (TSE:6454) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,223.47, compared to a current price of 円1,777.00 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68, which is 179% above median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 76.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.09. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 MAX Co (TSE:6454), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68 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 MAX Co (TSE:6454) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,777.00 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,223.47. GuruFocus considers MAX Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6454:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.68 (179% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: 円1,223.47 vs. price of 円1,777.00 (45.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1502 of 2133)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6454 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MAX Co Business Description

Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8502
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
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