Kel (TSE:6919) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.73 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:6919 Kel Corp TSE:6919
73 GF Score
Price 円1,434.00
GF Value 円1,603.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kel TSE:6919 +1.27% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates TSE:6919 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,603.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,965 Hardware companies, Kel ranks better than 80.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Kel's current share price is 円1434.00. Kel's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,957.08. Kel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.73.

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

TSE:6919' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 0.72   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.72

During the past years, Kel's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.08. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.72.

TSE:6919's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
80.46% of 1965 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs TSE:6919: 0.72

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.

Kel's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,103.663. 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1,957.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kel  (TSE:6919) 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.


Kel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kel'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.

Kel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kel 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 0.90 1.10 1.05 0.71 0.73

Kel Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.71 0.70 0.73 0.73 0.73

TSE:6919 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kel'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.


Kel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Kel 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1434.00/1957.08
=0.73

* 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.

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

For example, Kel'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)
=2103.663/112.7000*112.7000
=2,103.663

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kel Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 1,445.705 97.900 1,664.259
201606 1,426.587 98.100 1,638.903
201609 1,453.321 98.000 1,671.319
201612 1,476.263 98.400 1,690.801
201703 1,508.806 98.100 1,733.358
201706 1,515.934 98.500 1,734.475
201709 1,576.920 98.800 1,798.774
201712 1,582.747 99.400 1,794.523
201803 1,587.417 99.200 1,803.447
201806 1,579.726 99.200 1,794.709
201809 1,602.151 99.900 1,807.432
201812 1,573.998 99.700 1,779.233
201903 1,594.501 99.700 1,802.410
201906 1,586.347 99.800 1,791.396
201909 1,612.158 100.100 1,815.087
201912 1,626.359 100.500 1,823.788
202003 1,644.222 100.300 1,847.496
202006 1,652.560 99.900 1,864.299
202009 1,665.985 99.900 1,879.445
202012 1,671.798 99.300 1,897.398
202103 1,719.314 99.900 1,939.606
202106 1,746.665 99.500 1,978.383
202109 1,807.528 100.100 2,035.049
202112 1,853.735 100.100 2,087.072
202203 1,906.450 101.100 2,125.192
202206 1,917.561 101.800 2,122.879
202209 1,993.096 103.100 2,178.680
202212 2,009.882 104.100 2,175.924
202303 2,069.762 104.400 2,234.312
202306 2,082.791 105.200 2,231.279
202309 2,115.810 106.200 2,245.309
202312 2,083.870 106.800 2,198.990
202403 2,117.889 107.200 2,226.549
202406 2,112.085 108.200 2,199.926
202409 2,091.915 108.900 2,164.911
202503 2,093.870 111.100 2,124.025
202506 2,072.081 111.700 2,090.631
202509 2,093.486 112.000 2,106.570
202512 2,087.089 113.000 2,081.548
202603 2,103.663 112.700 2,103.663

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 0.73 mean?
Kel (TSE:6919) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 as of Aug. 12, 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 Kel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Kel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Kel ranks #384 out of 1965 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Kel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kel's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 is near median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.08. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Kel's value of 0.73 is 64.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kel ranks #384 out of 1965 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kel has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kel ranks #384 out of 1965 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kel in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Kel's value of 0.73 is 64.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kel's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Kel 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.07, based on 1,965 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. Kel's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 is 64.7% 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 Kel and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Kel's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kel (TSE:6919) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,603.01, compared to a current price of 円1,434.00 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 64.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.07. Kel's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Kel (TSE:6919), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Aug. 12, 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 Kel (TSE:6919) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,434.00 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,603.01. GuruFocus considers Kel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6919:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.73 (near median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: 円1,603.01 vs. price of 円1,434.00 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.7% below the Hardware median (#384 of 1965)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6919 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kel Business Description

Address 6-17-7 Nagayama, Tama-shi, Tokyo, JPN, 206-0025
Kel Corporation is a manufacturer of connectors, circuit sockets, racks, and harnesses. Its products include connectors, integrated circuit sockets, switches and terminal blocks, which are applied in cellular phones, notebooks, and PC, among others.
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