inspec (TSE:6656) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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TSE:6656 inspec Inc TSE:6656
60 GF Score
Price 円873.00
GF Value 円1,073.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is inspec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

inspec TSE:6656 -2.68% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 4.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:6656 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,073.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Semiconductors companies, inspec ranks better than 58.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), inspec's current share price is 円873.00. inspec's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was 円348.63. inspec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.50.

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

TSE:6656' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44   Med: 4.44   Max: 25.83
Current: 2.5

During the past 13 years, inspec's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 25.83. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 4.44.

TSE:6656's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.32% of 727 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.35 vs TSE:6656: 2.50

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.

inspec's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was 円258.431. 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348.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr26.

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inspec  (TSE:6656) 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.


inspec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


inspec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for inspec'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.

inspec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

inspec Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.61 5.40 2.90 1.69 2.07

inspec Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 2.90 2.26 1.69 0.00 2.07

TSE:6656 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, inspec'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.


inspec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, inspec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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inspec 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=873.00/348.63
=2.50

* 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.

inspec's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 is calculated as:

For example, inspec's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr26 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr26)
=258.431/113.0000*113.0000
=258.431

Current CPI (Apr26) = 113.0000.

inspec Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201704 313.006 98.500 359.083
201804 294.855 99.100 336.212
201904 374.707 100.000 423.419
202004 543.711 100.200 613.167
202104 238.589 99.100 272.054
202204 286.977 101.500 319.492
202304 353.274 105.100 379.828
202404 269.320 107.700 282.573
202504 238.864 111.500 242.077
202604 258.431 113.000 258.431

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 2.50 mean?
inspec (TSE:6656) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 as of Aug. 16, 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 inspec and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 4.44. Over the past decade, inspec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.44 to 25.83. According to the industry distribution chart, inspec ranks #303 out of 727 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is inspec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
inspec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 25.83. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.35. inspec's value of 2.50 is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, inspec ranks #303 out of 727 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, inspec has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does inspec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, inspec ranks #303 out of 727 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts inspec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.35. inspec's value of 2.50 is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, inspec's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.44 to 25.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.44 vs. the industry median of 3.35, inspec 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.35, based on 727 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. inspec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 25.4% 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 inspec and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. inspec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 4.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is inspec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, inspec (TSE:6656) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,073.16, compared to a current price of 円873.00 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.44 and 25.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.35. inspec's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 inspec (TSE:6656), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Aug. 16, 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 inspec (TSE:6656) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, inspec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円873.00 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,073.16. GuruFocus considers inspec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6656:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (44% below median its 10-year median of 4.44)
  • GF Value™: 円1,073.16 vs. price of 円873.00 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.4% below the Semiconductors median (#303 of 727)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


inspec Business Description

Address 79-1 Kumokai Arayashiki Kakunodatemachi, Senhoku-shi, JPN, 014-0341
inspec Inc is engaged as manufacturer of visual inspection equipment that inspects the appearance of semiconductors and various IT related services. The company also offers services like regular maintenance, calibration service, and operation support services.
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