Sophia Holdings Co (TSE:6942) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.85 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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TSE:6942 Sophia Holdings Co Ltd TSE:6942
60 GF Score
Price 円1,371.00
GF Value 円1,107.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sophia Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sophia Holdings Co TSE:6942 -0.07% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:6942 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,107.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,551 Software companies, Sophia Holdings Co ranks worse than 56.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Sophia Holdings Co's current share price is 円1371.00. Sophia Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円480.24. Sophia Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.85.

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

TSE:6942' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09   Med: 2.55   Max: 4.62
Current: 2.87

During the past years, Sophia Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.62. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 2.55.

TSE:6942's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.8% of 1551 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs TSE:6942: 2.87

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.

Sophia Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円646.863. 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480.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sophia Holdings Co  (TSE:6942) 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.


Sophia Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sophia Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sophia Holdings 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.

Sophia Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sophia Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sophia Holdings Co 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 2.41 2.43 2.62 2.55 2.66

TSE:6942 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Sophia Holdings 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.


Sophia Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sophia Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sophia Holdings 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1371.00/480.24
=2.85

* 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.

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

For example, Sophia Holdings Co'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)
=646.863/112.7000*112.7000
=646.863

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Sophia Holdings Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 18.115 97.900 20.854
201606 27.710 98.100 31.834
201609 39.098 98.000 44.963
201612 30.991 98.400 35.495
201703 19.653 98.100 22.578
201706 58.216 98.500 66.609
201709 82.220 98.800 93.787
201712 332.403 99.400 376.879
201803 281.220 99.200 319.491
201806 215.912 99.200 245.295
201809 162.857 99.900 183.724
201812 284.325 99.700 321.398
201903 269.244 99.700 304.351
201906 269.827 99.800 304.704
201909 269.433 100.100 303.348
201912 243.616 100.500 273.189
202003 328.618 100.300 369.245
202006 362.438 99.900 408.877
202009 401.395 99.900 452.825
202012 474.268 99.300 538.268
202103 515.341 99.900 581.371
202106 567.188 99.500 642.433
202109 609.984 100.100 686.765
202112 682.444 100.100 768.346
202203 745.568 101.100 831.113
202206 779.705 101.800 863.190
202209 746.705 103.100 816.233
202212 762.943 104.100 825.972
202303 536.152 104.400 578.777
202306 763.276 105.200 817.692
202309 761.865 106.200 808.495
202312 764.687 106.800 806.931
202403 633.024 107.200 665.502
202406 745.059 108.200 776.046
202409 707.593 108.900 732.284
202503 654.268 111.100 663.690
202506 656.296 111.700 662.172
202509 654.208 112.000 658.297
202512 661.653 113.000 659.896
202603 646.863 112.700 646.863

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 2.85 mean?
Sophia Holdings Co (TSE:6942) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 as of Aug. 13, 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 Sophia Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Sophia Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 4.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Sophia Holdings Co ranks #881 out of 1551 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Sophia Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sophia Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 4.62. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Sophia Holdings Co's value of 2.85 is 23.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sophia Holdings Co ranks #881 out of 1551 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sophia Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sophia Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sophia Holdings Co ranks #881 out of 1551 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sophia Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Sophia Holdings Co's value of 2.85 is 23.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sophia Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 4.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Sophia Holdings 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 a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.31, based on 1,551 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. Sophia Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 is 23.4% 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 Sophia Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sophia Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sophia Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sophia Holdings Co (TSE:6942) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,107.58, compared to a current price of 円1,371.00 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 23.4% above the Software industry median of 2.31. Sophia Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Sophia Holdings Co (TSE:6942), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85 as of Aug. 13, 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 Sophia Holdings Co (TSE:6942) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sophia Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,371.00 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,107.58. GuruFocus considers Sophia Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6942:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.85 (12% above median its 10-year median of 2.55)
  • GF Value™: 円1,107.58 vs. price of 円1,371.00 (23.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.4% above the Software median (#881 of 1551)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6942 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sophia Holdings Co Business Description

Address 5F Kyoritsu Shin-Yokohama Building, 2-15-12 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Tokyo, JPN, 222-0033
Sophia Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the planning, design, development, business contracting and consultation of web services. It offers solutions across data center, hardware, software, contents and business categories. The group is also involved in the communication, healthcare, real estate, security and hosting businesses.
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