Nikon (TSE:7731) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.17 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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TSE:7731 Nikon Corp TSE:7731
72 GF Score
Price 円2,066.50
GF Value 円1,700.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nikon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nikon TSE:7731 +3.25% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:7731 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,700.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 642 Travel & Leisure companies, Nikon ranks better than 50.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Nikon's current share price is 円2066.50. Nikon's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,767.45. Nikon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.17.

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

TSE:7731' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1.02   Max: 1.93
Current: 1.17

During the past years, Nikon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.93. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.02.

TSE:7731's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.62% of 642 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.195 vs TSE:7731: 1.17

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.

Nikon's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,781.327. 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1,767.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nikon  (TSE:7731) 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.


Nikon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nikon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nikon'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.

Nikon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nikon 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 0.91 0.88 0.94 0.86 1.07

Nikon Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 0.86 0.85 0.99 0.99 1.07

TSE:7731 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Nikon'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.


Nikon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nikon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nikon 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2066.50/1767.45
=1.17

* 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.

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

For example, Nikon'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)
=1781.327/112.7000*112.7000
=1,781.327

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Nikon Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1,278.611 98.100 1,468.904
201609 1,294.060 98.000 1,488.169
201612 1,335.159 98.400 1,529.191
201703 1,356.688 98.100 1,558.601
201706 1,385.833 98.500 1,585.618
201709 1,419.214 98.800 1,618.881
201712 1,449.484 99.400 1,643.429
201803 1,445.923 99.200 1,642.697
201806 1,466.215 99.200 1,665.750
201809 1,507.093 99.900 1,700.194
201812 1,479.036 99.700 1,671.889
201903 1,554.337 99.700 1,757.009
201906 1,529.579 99.800 1,727.290
201909 1,544.471 100.100 1,738.880
201912 1,555.954 100.500 1,744.836
202003 1,472.685 100.300 1,654.752
202006 1,443.370 99.900 1,628.306
202009 1,438.876 99.900 1,623.236
202012 1,480.429 99.300 1,680.205
202103 1,464.055 99.900 1,651.642
202106 1,516.255 99.500 1,717.406
202109 1,563.190 100.100 1,759.955
202112 1,589.672 100.100 1,789.771
202203 1,627.344 101.100 1,814.062
202206 1,693.081 101.800 1,874.364
202209 1,737.797 103.100 1,899.609
202212 1,727.144 104.100 1,869.828
202303 1,776.470 104.400 1,917.703
202306 1,850.066 105.200 1,981.962
202309 1,878.080 106.200 1,993.028
202312 1,886.811 106.800 1,991.045
202403 1,973.679 107.200 2,074.941
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 1,916.717 108.900 1,983.600
202412 1,988.755 110.700 2,024.686
202503 1,940.154 111.100 1,968.095
202506 1,949.033 111.700 1,966.482
202509 1,984.907 112.000 1,997.313
202512 1,750.541 113.000 1,745.894
202603 1,781.327 112.700 1,781.327

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 1.17 mean?
Nikon (TSE:7731) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17 as of Aug. 11, 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 Nikon and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Nikon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Nikon ranks #317 out of 642 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Nikon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nikon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.93. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Nikon's value of 1.17 is 2.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nikon ranks #317 out of 642 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nikon has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nikon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Nikon ranks #317 out of 642 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Nikon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Nikon's value of 1.17 is 2.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nikon's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Nikon 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.20, based on 642 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. Nikon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17 is 2.1% 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 Nikon and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nikon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nikon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nikon (TSE:7731) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,700.32, compared to a current price of 円2,066.50 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 2.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.20. Nikon's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Nikon (TSE:7731), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Aug. 11, 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 Nikon (TSE:7731) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nikon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,066.50 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,700.32. GuruFocus considers Nikon to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7731:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.17 (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: 円1,700.32 vs. price of 円2,066.50 (21.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#317 of 642)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nikon Business Description

Address 1-5-20 Nishioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-8601
Nikon Corp is a Japan-based precision optics and imaging company. The group operates across five business segments: Component Business, providing industrial microscopes, measuring instruments, X-ray/CT inspection systems, optical components, and engineering services; Digital Manufacturing Business, offering metal 3D printers, encoders, digital solutions, EUV- and space-related components, and FPD photomask substrates; Healthcare Business, delivering life science, eye-care, and cell contract manufacturing solutions; Precision Machinery Business, focused on FPD and semiconductor lithography equipment; and Video Business, engaged in interchangeable-lens digital cameras, compact digital cameras, and interchangeable lenses. It generates majority of its revenue from the Video Business segment.
72GF Score

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