Access Group Holdings Co (TSE:7042) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.91 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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TSE:7042 Access Group Holdings Co Ltd TSE:7042
54 GF Score
Price 円694.00
GF Value 円405.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Access Group Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Access Group Holdings Co TSE:7042 -0.43% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:7042 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円405.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 62 Personal Services companies, Access Group Holdings Co ranks worse than 51.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Access Group Holdings Co's current share price is 円694.00. Access Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円363.97. Access Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.91.

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

TSE:7042' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.57   Med: 1.74   Max: 1.92
Current: 1.91

During the past 10 years, Access Group Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.92. The lowest was 1.57. And the median was 1.74.

TSE:7042's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.61% of 62 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 1.82 vs TSE:7042: 1.91

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.

Access Group Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円428.232. 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363.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Access Group Holdings Co  (TSE:7042) 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.


Access Group Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Access Group Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Access Group 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.

Access Group Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Access Group Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Access Group Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:7042 vs ROL, SCI, HRB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Access Group 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.


Access Group Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Access Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Access Group 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=694.00/363.97
=1.91

* 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.

Access Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Access Group Holdings Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=428.232/112.7000*112.7000
=428.232

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

Access Group Holdings Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 288.854 98.000 332.182
201709 333.662 98.800 380.604
201809 380.390 99.900 429.129
201909 504.677 100.100 568.203
202009 358.240 99.900 404.141
202109 180.587 100.100 203.318
202209 187.029 103.100 204.444
202403 298.704 107.200 314.029
202503 370.087 111.100 375.417
202603 428.232 112.700 428.232

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 1.91 mean?
Access Group Holdings Co (TSE:7042) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91 as of Aug. 29, 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 Access Group Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, Access Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.57 to 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Access Group Holdings Co ranks #32 out of 62 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Access Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Access Group Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 1.92. The Personal Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Access Group Holdings Co's value of 1.91 is 4.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Access Group Holdings Co ranks #32 out of 62 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Access Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Access Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Access Group Holdings Co ranks #32 out of 62 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Access Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Access Group Holdings Co's value of 1.91 is 4.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Access Group Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.57 to 1.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Access Group 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 Personal Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Personal Services companies is 1.82, based on 62 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. Access Group Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91 is 4.9% 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 Access Group Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Access Group Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Access Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Access Group Holdings Co (TSE:7042) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円405.52, compared to a current price of 円694.00 — trading 71.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 4.9% above the Personal Services industry median of 1.82. Access Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Access Group Holdings Co (TSE:7042), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91 as of Aug. 29, 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 Access Group Holdings Co (TSE:7042) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Access Group Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円694.00 is trading 71.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円405.52. GuruFocus considers Access Group Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7042:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.91 (10% above median its 10-year median of 1.74)
  • GF Value™: 円405.52 vs. price of 円694.00 (71.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 4.9% above the Personal Services median (#32 of 62)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7042 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Access Group Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7042:Japan
Address 1-1-1 Minami-Aoyama, 15th Floor, Shin-Aoyama Building East Wing, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0062
Access Group Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the promotion, human resource recruitment, public relations, and school public relations businesses. Under the Promotion business, it supports sales promotion activities of companies and corporations. Under the human resource recruitment and public relations, it is focused on public relations projects for young people, mainly graduates. Further, it also plans and manages employment information sites and joint company briefing sessions; and offers recruitment support service; and the School public relation business plans and operates admission information site, junior high school information magazine, newspaper coalition, and joint explanatory meeting, as well as produces various publicity tools, including Website and Web application system.
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