Hitachi (TSE:6501) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.49 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 184% Above Median

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TSE:6501 Hitachi Ltd TSE:6501
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Price 円5,412.00
GF Value 円4,588.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hitachi Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hitachi TSE:6501 +2.09% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.49 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:6501 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,588.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 470 Conglomerates companies, Hitachi ranks worse than 91.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Hitachi's current share price is 円5412.00. Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円986.14. Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.49.

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

TSE:6501' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 1.93   Max: 5.82
Current: 5.34

During the past years, Hitachi's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.82. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.93.

TSE:6501's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.91% of 470 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs TSE:6501: 5.34

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.

Hitachi's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,465.913. 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986.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Hitachi  (TSE:6501) 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.


Hitachi Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hitachi Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hitachi'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.

Hitachi Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hitachi Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hitachi Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:6501 vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hitachi'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.


Hitachi Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Hitachi 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5412.00/986.14
=5.49

* 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.

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

For example, Hitachi'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)
=1465.913/113.6000*113.6000
=1,465.913

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Hitachi Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 543.530 98.000 630.051
201612 597.482 98.400 689.776
201703 614.557 98.100 711.658
201706 624.086 98.500 719.758
201709 651.500 98.800 749.093
201712 667.048 99.400 762.341
201803 678.999 99.200 777.563
201806 695.400 99.200 796.345
201809 714.468 99.900 812.448
201812 650.882 99.700 741.627
201903 675.763 99.700 769.977
201906 680.672 99.800 774.793
201909 691.623 100.100 784.899
201912 668.494 100.500 755.631
202003 654.086 100.300 740.819
202006 628.139 99.900 714.280
202009 603.196 99.900 685.917
202012 605.756 99.300 692.990
202103 729.291 99.900 829.304
202106 743.193 99.500 848.510
202109 790.938 100.100 897.608
202112 816.840 100.100 927.003
202203 897.782 101.100 1,008.784
202206 961.004 101.800 1,072.397
202209 1,024.704 103.100 1,129.063
202212 965.074 104.100 1,053.145
202303 1,054.394 104.400 1,147.310
202306 1,122.941 105.200 1,212.605
202309 1,168.704 106.200 1,250.139
202312 1,139.320 106.800 1,211.861
202403 1,231.075 107.200 1,304.572
202406 1,296.095 108.200 1,360.780
202409 1,196.624 108.900 1,248.269
202412 1,277.617 110.700 1,311.087
202503 1,277.250 111.100 1,305.991
202506 1,273.319 111.700 1,294.978
202509 1,348.765 112.000 1,368.033
202512 1,409.233 113.000 1,416.716
202603 1,459.715 112.700 1,471.372
202606 1,465.913 113.600 1,465.913

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 5.49 mean?
Hitachi (TSE:6501) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.49 as of Aug. 04, 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 Hitachi and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 5.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #432 out of 470 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hitachi's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.49 is 184% above median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 5.82. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02. Hitachi's value of 5.49 is 438.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #432 out of 470 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hitachi has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #432 out of 470 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hitachi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02. Hitachi's value of 5.49 is 438.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 5.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Hitachi 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.02, based on 470 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. Hitachi's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.49 is 438.2% 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 Hitachi and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.49, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi (TSE:6501) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,588.21, compared to a current price of 円5,412.00 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.49, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 438.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.02. Hitachi's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Hitachi (TSE:6501), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.49 as of Aug. 04, 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 Hitachi (TSE:6501) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,412.00 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,588.21. GuruFocus considers Hitachi to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6501:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.49 (184% above median its 10-year median of 1.93)
  • GF Value™: 円4,588.21 vs. price of 円5,412.00 (18% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 438.2% above the Conglomerates median (#432 of 470)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6501 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hitachi Business Description

Address 6-6, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8280
Hitachi Ltd is engaged in diverse businesses spanning industries, energy, IT, and real estate. The company operates through four business segments. The Connective Industries segment covers elevators, escalators, home appliances, air conditioning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical analyzers, industrial and distribution solutions, water and environmental solutions, and industrial equipment. The Digital Systems & Services segment offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, IT products, software, and ATMs. The Green Energy & Mobility segment focuses on power grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, and railway systems. The Others include real estate management, sales, and leasing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Green Energy & Mobility segment.
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