Alue Co (TSE:7043) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.27 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — Near Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSE:7043 Alue Co Ltd TSE:7043
85 GF Score
Price 円947.00
GF Value 円1,055.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
View Full Analysis

What is Alue Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alue Co TSE:7043 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:7043 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,055.83 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 716 Business Services companies, Alue Co ranks worse than 62.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Alue Co's current share price is 円947.00. Alue Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was 円417.97. Alue Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.27.

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

TSE:7043' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.93   Med: 2.17   Max: 2.49
Current: 2.11

During the past 10 years, Alue Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.49. The lowest was 1.93. And the median was 2.17.

TSE:7043's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.01% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs TSE:7043: 2.11

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.

Alue Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was 円555.000. 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417.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Alue Co  (TSE:7043) 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.


Alue Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alue Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Alue 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.

Alue Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alue Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.49

Alue Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.49 0.00

TSE:7043 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Alue 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.


Alue Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Alue Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7043
85GF Score
Alue Co Ltd TSE:7043
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Alue 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=947.00/417.97
=2.27

* 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.

Alue Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Alue Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=555/113.0000*113.0000
=555.000

Current CPI (Dec25) = 113.0000.

Alue Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 137.784 98.400 158.228
201712 170.149 99.400 193.429
201812 391.040 99.700 443.205
201912 419.033 100.500 471.152
202012 334.526 99.300 380.679
202112 410.167 100.100 463.026
202212 474.455 104.100 515.018
202312 495.568 106.800 524.337
202412 465.923 110.700 475.603
202512 555.000 113.000 555.000

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 2.27 mean?
Alue Co (TSE:7043) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 as of Aug. 14, 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 Alue Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, Alue Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Alue Co ranks #444 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Alue Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alue Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 is near median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.93 to a high of 2.49. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Alue Co's value of 2.27 is 48.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alue Co ranks #444 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alue Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alue Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Alue Co ranks #444 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Alue Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Alue Co's value of 2.27 is 48.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alue Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 2.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Alue 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.53, based on 716 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. Alue Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 is 48.4% 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 Alue Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alue Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alue Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alue Co (TSE:7043) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,055.83, compared to a current price of 円947.00 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 48.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.53. Alue Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Alue Co (TSE:7043), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27 as of Aug. 14, 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 Alue Co (TSE:7043) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alue Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円947.00 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,055.83. GuruFocus considers Alue Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7043:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.27 (near median its 10-year median of 2.17)
  • GF Value™: 円1,055.83 vs. price of 円947.00 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100
  • Industry Position: 48.4% above the Business Services median (#444 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alue Co Business Description

Address 1-13-5 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0073
Alue Co Ltd is a Human resource development company. It is engaged in global human resources development, employee training, and HR consulting services. It offers services in IT, manufacturing, and the financial fields.
85GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:7043

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円947.00
Price
円1,055.83
GF Value