Maeda Kosen Co (TSE:7821) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.88 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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TSE:7821 Maeda Kosen Co Ltd TSE:7821
96 GF Score
Price 円1,987.00
GF Value 円2,220.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Maeda Kosen Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Maeda Kosen Co TSE:7821 -2.41% 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:7821 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,220.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 287 Building Materials companies, Maeda Kosen Co ranks worse than 83.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-03), Maeda Kosen Co's current share price is 円1987.00. Maeda Kosen Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円690.33. Maeda Kosen Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.88.

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

TSE:7821' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24   Med: 3.26   Max: 5.13
Current: 2.88

During the past years, Maeda Kosen Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.13. The lowest was 2.24. And the median was 3.26.

TSE:7821's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.62% of 287 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs TSE:7821: 2.88

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.

Maeda Kosen Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,117.033. 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690.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Maeda Kosen Co  (TSE:7821) 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.


Maeda Kosen Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Maeda Kosen Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maeda Kosen 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.

Maeda Kosen Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Maeda Kosen Co Annual Data
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Maeda Kosen Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:7821 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Maeda Kosen 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.


Maeda Kosen Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Maeda Kosen Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Maeda Kosen 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1987.00/690.33
=2.88

* 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.

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

For example, Maeda Kosen 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)
=1117.033/112.7000*112.7000
=1,117.033

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Maeda Kosen Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 362.387 98.100 416.320
201609 370.548 98.000 426.130
201612 377.910 98.400 432.830
201703 391.307 98.100 449.544
201706 400.471 98.500 458.204
201709 412.589 98.800 470.635
201712 422.852 99.400 479.431
201803 436.553 99.200 495.963
201806 447.523 99.200 508.426
201809 462.015 99.900 521.212
201812 478.648 99.700 541.059
201903 491.477 99.700 555.561
201906 469.483 99.800 530.168
201909 495.231 100.100 557.568
201912 507.314 100.500 568.898
202003 522.648 100.300 587.263
202006 525.183 99.900 592.474
202009 533.012 99.900 601.306
202012 541.637 99.300 614.728
202103 564.635 99.900 636.981
202106 577.278 99.500 653.862
202109 599.511 100.100 674.974
202112 614.157 100.100 691.463
202203 637.069 101.100 710.165
202206 660.219 101.800 730.910
202209 681.131 103.100 744.553
202212 693.816 104.100 751.134
202303 675.093 104.400 728.764
202306 715.241 105.200 766.233
202309 741.395 106.200 786.772
202312 762.299 106.800 804.411
202403 853.922 107.200 897.733
202406 919.468 108.200 957.708
202409 934.439 108.900 967.046
202412 978.667 110.700 996.348
202503 988.848 111.100 1,003.089
202506 1,020.562 111.700 1,029.699
202509 1,049.340 112.000 1,055.898
202512 1,103.739 113.000 1,100.809
202603 1,117.033 112.700 1,117.033

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 2.88 mean?
Maeda Kosen Co (TSE:7821) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 as of Sep. 03, 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 Maeda Kosen Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.26. Over the past decade, Maeda Kosen Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.24 to 5.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Maeda Kosen Co ranks #240 out of 287 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Maeda Kosen Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Maeda Kosen Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 5.13. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Maeda Kosen Co's value of 2.88 is 190.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maeda Kosen Co ranks #240 out of 287 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maeda Kosen Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maeda Kosen Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Maeda Kosen Co ranks #240 out of 287 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Maeda Kosen Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Maeda Kosen Co's value of 2.88 is 190.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Maeda Kosen Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.24 to 5.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Maeda Kosen 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.99, based on 287 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. Maeda Kosen Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 is 190.9% 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 Maeda Kosen Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maeda Kosen Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maeda Kosen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maeda Kosen Co (TSE:7821) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,220.96, compared to a current price of 円1,987.00 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 190.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.99. Maeda Kosen Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Maeda Kosen Co (TSE:7821), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88 as of Sep. 03, 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 Maeda Kosen Co (TSE:7821) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maeda Kosen Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,987.00 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,220.96. GuruFocus considers Maeda Kosen Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7821:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.88 (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.26)
  • GF Value™: 円2,220.96 vs. price of 円1,987.00 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 190.9% above the Building Materials median (#240 of 287)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7821 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Maeda Kosen Co Business Description

Other Exchanges Z7K:Germany
Address 38-3 Okinunome, Harue-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui, JPN, 919-0422
Maeda Kosen Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the preparation and maintenance of infrastructure by manufacturing and selling civil engineering materials. In addition, the company also manufactures, process and sells industrial materials and nonwoven fabrics to utilize various types of fibers as their raw materials. It is involved in the businesses of Social infrastructure, Human infrastructure, and Industry infrastructure.
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円1,987.00
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