Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.32 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 91% Above Median

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TSE:6981 Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd TSE:6981
74 GF Score
Price 円7,205.00
GF Value 円3,564.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Murata Manufacturing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Murata Manufacturing Co TSE:6981 -1.72% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.32 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:6981 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,564.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Hardware companies, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 86.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Murata Manufacturing Co's current share price is 円7205.00. Murata Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,140.55. Murata Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.32.

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

TSE:6981' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89   Med: 3.31   Max: 10.3
Current: 7.22

During the past years, Murata Manufacturing Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.30. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 3.31.

TSE:6981's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.07% of 1953 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.09 vs TSE:6981: 7.22

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.

Murata Manufacturing Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,493.575. 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1,140.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Murata Manufacturing Co  (TSE:6981) 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.


Murata Manufacturing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Murata Manufacturing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Murata Manufacturing 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.

Murata Manufacturing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Murata Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Murata Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:6981 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Murata Manufacturing 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.


Murata Manufacturing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Murata Manufacturing 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.

Murata Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7205.00/1140.55
=6.32

* 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.

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

For example, Murata Manufacturing 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)
=1493.575/112.7000*112.7000
=1,493.575

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Murata Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 635.870 98.100 730.505
201609 658.202 98.000 756.932
201612 695.445 98.400 796.511
201703 707.608 98.100 812.920
201706 715.625 98.500 818.791
201709 749.745 98.800 855.225
201712 759.209 99.400 860.793
201803 758.939 99.200 862.222
201806 767.690 99.200 872.164
201809 809.445 99.900 913.158
201812 816.530 99.700 922.998
201903 835.704 99.700 944.672
201906 832.994 99.800 940.666
201909 849.502 100.100 956.432
201912 873.501 100.500 979.538
202003 882.627 100.300 991.745
202006 886.130 99.900 999.668
202009 918.037 99.900 1,035.663
202012 941.543 99.300 1,068.599
202103 1,000.708 99.900 1,128.927
202106 1,023.852 99.500 1,159.680
202109 1,072.505 100.100 1,207.506
202112 1,109.763 100.100 1,249.453
202203 1,166.806 101.100 1,300.683
202206 1,222.677 101.800 1,353.592
202209 1,272.177 103.100 1,390.634
202212 1,239.791 104.100 1,342.214
202303 1,249.217 104.400 1,348.532
202306 1,282.103 105.200 1,373.508
202309 1,334.883 106.200 1,416.585
202312 1,318.947 106.800 1,391.810
202403 1,353.008 107.200 1,422.425
202406 1,381.116 108.200 1,438.556
202409 1,360.883 108.900 1,408.370
202412 1,405.554 110.700 1,430.948
202503 1,385.771 111.100 1,405.728
202506 1,365.798 111.700 1,378.025
202509 1,420.519 112.000 1,429.397
202512 1,436.268 113.000 1,432.455
202603 1,493.575 112.700 1,493.575

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 6.32 mean?
Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.32 as of Aug. 20, 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 Murata Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, Murata Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 10.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks #1681 out of 1953 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Murata Manufacturing Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.32 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 10.30. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Murata Manufacturing Co's value of 6.32 is 202.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks #1681 out of 1953 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Murata Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murata Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks #1681 out of 1953 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Murata Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Murata Manufacturing Co's value of 6.32 is 202.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Murata Manufacturing Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 10.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Murata Manufacturing 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.09, based on 1,953 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. Murata Manufacturing Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.32 is 202.4% 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 Murata Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murata Manufacturing Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.32, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,564.25, compared to a current price of 円7,205.00 — trading 102.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.32, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 202.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.09. Murata Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.32 as of Aug. 20, 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 Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murata Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円7,205.00 is trading 102.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,564.25. GuruFocus considers Murata Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6981:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.32 (91% above median its 10-year median of 3.31)
  • GF Value™: 円3,564.25 vs. price of 円7,205.00 (102.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 202.4% above the Hardware median (#1681 of 1953)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Murata Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 1-10-1 Higashikotari, Kyoto Prefecture, Nagaokakyo, JPN, 617-8555
Murata Manufacturing produces passive components for electronic devices. Passive components are necessary for all electronic circuits, used to enable wireless communication, store electricity and handle electric flow, remove electromagnetic noise from circuits, and so on. Thus, passive components are imperative for electronic circuits. For instance, one high-end smartphone contains more than 1,000 passive components. Murata Manufacturing is the world's leading supplier of passive components, such as MLCC and SAW filters.
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