PLANT Co (TSE:7646) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 58% Above Median

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TSE:7646 PLANT Co Ltd TSE:7646
67 GF Score
Price 円1,819.00
GF Value 円1,689.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is PLANT Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PLANT Co TSE:7646 +0.28% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:7646 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,689.98 (Fairly Valued). Among 233 Retail - Defensive companies, PLANT Co ranks better than 75.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), PLANT Co's current share price is 円1819.00. PLANT Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was 円2,161.28. PLANT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.84.

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

TSE:7646' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.53   Max: 1.03
Current: 0.84

During the past 13 years, PLANT Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.03. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.53.

TSE:7646's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.11% of 233 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs TSE:7646: 0.84

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.

PLANT Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was 円2,218.859. 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2,161.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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PLANT Co  (TSE:7646) 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.


PLANT Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PLANT Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLANT 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.

PLANT Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PLANT Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.41 0.33 0.40 0.71 0.74

PLANT Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.89 0.71 0.70 0.74 0.00

TSE:7646 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, PLANT 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.


PLANT Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLANT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7646
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PLANT 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1819.00/2161.28
=0.84

* 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.

PLANT Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, PLANT Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=2218.859/112.0000*112.0000
=2,218.859

Current CPI (Sep25) = 112.0000.

PLANT Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1,928.195 98.000 2,203.651
201709 1,905.315 98.800 2,159.871
201809 2,210.383 99.900 2,478.107
201909 1,687.322 100.100 1,887.913
202009 1,828.603 99.900 2,050.085
202109 1,949.216 100.100 2,180.941
202209 1,981.328 103.100 2,152.364
202309 2,027.426 106.200 2,138.152
202409 2,083.575 108.900 2,142.887
202509 2,218.859 112.000 2,218.859

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 0.84 mean?
PLANT Co (TSE:7646) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 as of Aug. 06, 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 PLANT Co and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, PLANT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #58 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is PLANT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PLANT Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.03. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. PLANT Co's value of 0.84 is 48.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #58 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLANT Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLANT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #58 out of 233 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PLANT Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. PLANT Co's value of 0.84 is 48.5% below this benchmark. Historically, PLANT Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 1.63, PLANT Co 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.63, based on 233 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. PLANT Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 48.5% 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 PLANT Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLANT Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLANT Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co (TSE:7646) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,689.98, compared to a current price of 円1,819.00 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 48.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.63. PLANT Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Aug. 06, 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,819.00 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,689.98. GuruFocus considers PLANT Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7646:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (58% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
  • GF Value™: 円1,689.98 vs. price of 円1,819.00 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100
  • Industry Position: 48.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#58 of 233)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7646 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PLANT Co Business Description

Address 15-8-1 Shimosho, Sakai-cho, Fukui Prefecture, Sakai, JPN, 919-0521
PLANT Co Ltd is a Japan-based discount retail company that operates large community-focused stores offering a wide range-of-products, including food, groceries, clothing, and household goods. The company runs three main store formats: Joyful Store (small urban grocery outlets), Home Center (DIY, garden, and non-food products), and Super Center (large stores combining fresh food and daily living products).
67GF Score

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