Meidensha (TSE:6508) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.51 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 189% Above Median

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TSE:6508 Meidensha Corp TSE:6508
74 GF Score
Price 円10,850.00
GF Value 円4,906.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Meidensha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Meidensha TSE:6508 -2.60% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.51 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 189% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:6508 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,906.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,252 Industrial Products companies, Meidensha ranks worse than 75.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Meidensha's current share price is 円10850.00. Meidensha's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,403.58. Meidensha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.51.

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

TSE:6508' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 1.56   Max: 4.75
Current: 4.34

During the past years, Meidensha's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.75. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.56.

TSE:6508's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.18% of 2252 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs TSE:6508: 4.34

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.

Meidensha's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円3,908.694. 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2,403.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Meidensha  (TSE:6508) 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.


Meidensha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Meidensha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meidensha'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.

Meidensha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Meidensha 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 1.61 1.10 1.53 2.03 3.22

Meidensha 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 2.51 2.66 2.44 3.22 4.06

TSE:6508 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Meidensha'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.


Meidensha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Meidensha 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10850.00/2403.58
=4.51

* 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.

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

For example, Meidensha'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)
=3908.694/113.6000*113.6000
=3,908.694

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Meidensha Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1,346.930 98.000 1,561.339
201612 1,360.483 98.400 1,570.639
201703 1,613.981 98.100 1,868.993
201706 1,550.798 98.500 1,788.535
201709 1,530.743 98.800 1,760.045
201712 1,527.900 99.400 1,746.171
201803 1,768.259 99.200 2,024.942
201806 1,680.456 99.200 1,924.393
201809 1,660.268 99.900 1,887.952
201812 1,580.465 99.700 1,800.811
201903 1,845.169 99.700 2,102.419
201906 1,737.283 99.800 1,977.509
201909 1,715.067 100.100 1,946.370
201912 1,693.335 100.500 1,914.058
202003 1,919.971 100.300 2,174.563
202006 1,862.093 99.900 2,117.455
202009 1,846.400 99.900 2,099.610
202012 1,846.157 99.300 2,112.018
202103 2,127.659 99.900 2,419.440
202106 2,059.950 99.500 2,351.863
202109 2,036.896 100.100 2,311.602
202112 2,052.523 100.100 2,329.337
202203 2,247.410 101.100 2,525.280
202206 2,202.821 101.800 2,458.158
202209 2,197.972 103.100 2,421.820
202212 2,156.888 104.100 2,353.722
202303 2,378.188 104.400 2,587.760
202306 2,385.395 105.200 2,575.864
202309 2,444.709 106.200 2,615.056
202312 2,474.972 106.800 2,632.554
202403 2,786.298 107.200 2,952.644
202406 2,778.248 108.200 2,916.904
202409 2,717.894 108.900 2,835.195
202412 2,828.131 110.700 2,902.219
202503 3,059.098 111.100 3,127.935
202506 3,019.420 111.700 3,070.780
202509 3,141.871 112.000 3,186.755
202512 3,378.001 113.000 3,395.937
202603 3,855.216 112.700 3,886.003
202606 3,908.694 113.600 3,908.694

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 4.51 mean?
Meidensha (TSE:6508) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.51 as of Aug. 08, 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 Meidensha and its competitors. This is 189% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Meidensha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 4.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Meidensha ranks #1693 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Meidensha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Meidensha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.51 is 189% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.75. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Meidensha's value of 4.51 is 117.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meidensha ranks #1693 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meidensha has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meidensha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Meidensha ranks #1693 out of 2252 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Meidensha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Meidensha's value of 4.51 is 117.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Meidensha's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 4.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Meidensha 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 2,252 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. Meidensha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.51 is 117.9% 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 Meidensha 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. Meidensha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.51, which is 189% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meidensha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meidensha (TSE:6508) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,906.37, compared to a current price of 円10,850.00 — trading 121.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.51, which is 189% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 117.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. Meidensha'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 Meidensha (TSE:6508), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.51 as of Aug. 08, 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 Meidensha (TSE:6508) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meidensha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円10,850.00 is trading 121.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,906.37. GuruFocus considers Meidensha to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6508:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.51 (189% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: 円4,906.37 vs. price of 円10,850.00 (121.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 117.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1693 of 2252)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6508 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meidensha Business Description

Other Exchanges MW7:Germany
Address ThinkPark Tower, 2-1-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-6029
Meidensha Corp is a Japan-based conglomerate that operates through four segments. The company's social infrastructure systems segment, which accounts for the majority of the company's sales, is engaged in businesses related to social infrastructure such as power generation and electricity transmission. The industrial system segment supplies industrial components, dynamometer systems, automatic guided vehicles, and other industrial products to the general manufacturing industry. The maintenance and service segment provides maintaining services. The real estate segment is involved in real estate rentals. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Japanese domestic market.
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