Lifenet Insurance Co (TSE:7157) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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TSE:7157 Lifenet Insurance Co TSE:7157
60 GF Score
Price 円1,485.00
GF Value 円2,150.03
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Lifenet Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lifenet Insurance Co TSE:7157 -1.26% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 3.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:7157 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,150.03 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 415 Insurance companies, Lifenet Insurance Co ranks worse than 77.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Lifenet Insurance Co's current share price is 円1485.00. Lifenet Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円592.89. Lifenet Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.50.

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

TSE:7157' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69   Med: 3.43   Max: 4.87
Current: 2.54

During the past years, Lifenet Insurance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.87. The lowest was 1.69. And the median was 3.43.

TSE:7157's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.59% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs TSE:7157: 2.54

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.

Lifenet Insurance Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,189.943. 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592.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lifenet Insurance Co  (TSE:7157) 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.


Lifenet Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lifenet Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifenet Insurance 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.

Lifenet Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lifenet Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lifenet Insurance Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:7157 vs AFL, MET, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Lifenet Insurance 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.


Lifenet Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Lifenet Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lifenet Insurance 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1485.00/592.89
=2.50

* 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.

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

For example, Lifenet Insurance 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)
=1189.943/112.7000*112.7000
=1,189.943

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Lifenet Insurance Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 309.138 98.100 355.146
201609 305.132 98.000 350.902
201612 295.923 98.400 338.928
201703 266.771 98.100 306.474
201706 268.980 98.500 307.757
201709 266.556 98.800 304.057
201712 268.785 99.400 304.749
201803 261.746 99.200 297.367
201806 261.785 99.200 297.411
201809 256.447 99.900 289.305
201812 240.590 99.700 271.961
201903 230.150 99.700 260.160
201906 225.574 99.800 254.731
201909 210.219 100.100 236.680
201912 201.928 100.500 226.441
202003 183.022 100.300 205.649
202006 174.280 99.900 196.610
202009 289.331 99.900 326.402
202012 282.777 99.300 320.936
202103 260.778 99.900 294.191
202106 248.247 99.500 281.180
202109 349.973 100.100 394.026
202112 344.623 100.100 388.002
202203 1,031.128 101.100 1,149.437
202206 294.924 101.800 326.502
202209 267.423 103.100 292.324
202212 241.855 104.100 261.835
202303 1,085.336 104.400 1,171.622
202306 1,118.289 105.200 1,198.015
202309 1,084.155 106.200 1,150.511
202312 1,116.045 106.800 1,177.699
202403 1,131.927 107.200 1,190.002
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 1,169.265 108.900 1,210.066
202412 1,175.067 110.700 1,196.297
202503 1,146.804 111.100 1,163.320
202506 1,186.695 111.700 1,197.319
202509 1,222.019 112.000 1,229.657
202512 1,212.161 113.000 1,208.943
202603 1,189.943 112.700 1,189.943

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 2.50 mean?
Lifenet Insurance Co (TSE:7157) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 as of Aug. 18, 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 Lifenet Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 3.43. Over the past decade, Lifenet Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.69 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifenet Insurance Co ranks #322 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Lifenet Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lifenet Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 4.87. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Lifenet Insurance Co's value of 2.50 is 78.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifenet Insurance Co ranks #322 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifenet Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifenet Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Lifenet Insurance Co ranks #322 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lifenet Insurance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Lifenet Insurance Co's value of 2.50 is 78.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifenet Insurance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.69 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.43 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Lifenet Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.40, based on 415 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. Lifenet Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 78.6% 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 Lifenet Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifenet Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 3.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifenet Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifenet Insurance Co (TSE:7157) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,150.03, compared to a current price of 円1,485.00 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.43 and 78.6% above the Insurance industry median of 1.40. Lifenet Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100. 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 Lifenet Insurance Co (TSE:7157), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Aug. 18, 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 Lifenet Insurance Co (TSE:7157) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifenet Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,485.00 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,150.03. GuruFocus considers Lifenet Insurance Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7157:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (27% below median its 10-year median of 3.43)
  • GF Value™: 円2,150.03 vs. price of 円1,485.00 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100
  • Industry Position: 78.6% above the Insurance median (#322 of 415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lifenet Insurance Co Business Description

Other Exchanges LIFNF:USA
Address 2-14-2 KojiMachi, Kojimachi NK Building 5 Floor, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0083
Lifenet Insurance Co is a Japan-based company engaged in the life insurance business. Primarily, it is involved in the underwriting of insurance and asset management. The company's products include Periodic death insurance, Lifetime medical insurance, Cancer insurance, and Unemployment insurance. Additionally, it markets its insurance products and services directly to customers through the internet.
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円1,485.00
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