Futaba (TSE:6986) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.29 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:6986 Futaba Corp TSE:6986
42 GF Score
Price 円747.00
GF Value 円391.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Futaba Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Futaba TSE:6986 +0.13% 42 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:6986 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円391.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,099 Industrial Products companies, Futaba ranks better than 93.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Futaba's current share price is 円747.00. Futaba's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,575.44. Futaba's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.29.

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

TSE:6986' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.29   Max: 0.81
Current: 0.32

During the past years, Futaba's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.81. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.29.

TSE:6986's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
93.85% of 2099 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs TSE:6986: 0.32

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.

Futaba's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,244.456. 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2,575.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Futaba  (TSE:6986) 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.


Futaba Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Futaba Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Futaba'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.

Futaba Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Futaba 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 0.24 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.25

Futaba 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 0.23 0.25 0.22 0.24 0.21

TSE:6986 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Futaba'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.


Futaba Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Futaba 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=747.00/2575.437
=0.29

* 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.

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

For example, Futaba'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)
=2244.456/112.7000*112.7000
=2,244.456

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Futaba Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2,845.244 98.100 3,268.695
201609 2,856.305 98.000 3,284.751
201612 3,020.266 98.400 3,459.187
201703 3,009.803 98.100 3,457.745
201706 2,928.623 98.500 3,350.820
201709 2,976.860 98.800 3,395.669
201712 3,081.974 99.400 3,494.351
201803 3,004.035 99.200 3,412.850
201806 2,917.489 99.200 3,314.526
201809 2,966.048 99.900 3,346.082
201812 2,841.818 99.700 3,212.366
201903 2,500.993 99.700 2,827.100
201906 2,342.528 99.800 2,645.320
201909 2,231.828 100.100 2,512.757
201912 2,254.156 100.500 2,527.795
202003 2,053.940 100.300 2,307.867
202006 2,013.589 99.900 2,271.586
202009 1,986.219 99.900 2,240.710
202012 1,982.790 99.300 2,250.357
202103 2,062.815 99.900 2,327.120
202106 2,049.241 99.500 2,321.100
202109 2,007.380 100.100 2,260.057
202112 2,001.373 100.100 2,253.294
202203 2,046.052 101.100 2,280.812
202206 2,079.934 101.800 2,302.638
202209 2,073.128 103.100 2,266.164
202212 2,022.093 104.100 2,189.144
202303 2,008.875 104.400 2,168.584
202306 2,052.380 105.200 2,198.700
202309 2,042.725 106.200 2,167.751
202312 1,992.278 106.800 2,102.338
202403 2,134.303 107.200 2,243.805
202406 2,194.021 108.200 2,285.270
202409 2,039.438 108.900 2,110.603
202412 2,126.022 110.700 2,164.433
202503 2,082.063 111.100 2,112.048
202506 2,083.810 111.700 2,102.465
202509 2,118.944 112.000 2,132.187
202512 2,209.841 113.000 2,203.974
202603 2,244.456 112.700 2,244.456

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 0.29 mean?
Futaba (TSE:6986) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 as of Sep. 15, 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 Futaba and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Futaba's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Futaba ranks #129 out of 2099 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Futaba's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Futaba's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.81. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Futaba's value of 0.29 is 86.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Futaba ranks #129 out of 2099 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Futaba has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Futaba's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Futaba ranks #129 out of 2099 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Futaba in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Futaba's value of 0.29 is 86.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Futaba's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Futaba 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.08, based on 2,099 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. Futaba's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 is 86.1% 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 Futaba and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Futaba's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Futaba stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Futaba (TSE:6986) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円391.26, compared to a current price of 円747.00 — trading 90.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 86.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.08. Futaba's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Futaba (TSE:6986), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Sep. 15, 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 Futaba (TSE:6986) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Futaba stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円747.00 is trading 90.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円391.26. GuruFocus considers Futaba to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6986:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.29)
  • GF Value™: 円391.26 vs. price of 円747.00 (90.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.1% below the Industrial Products median (#129 of 2099)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6986 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Futaba Business Description

Address 629 Oshiba, Chiba Prefecture, Mobara, JPN, 297-8588
Futaba Corp manufactures and sells vacuum fluorescent display for home, automotive and industrial applications mainly in Asia and rests from Japan, America, and Europe. The company operates in two business segments. The Electronic Devices segment which consists of Vaccum Fluorescent Displays(VFDs), VFD modules, Organic Light- Emitting Diode(OLEDs) and touch panels. The Machinery and Tooling segment which consists of the press die set components, mold-base components, precision plates and equipment for automation.
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