Matsumoto (TSE:7901) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.37 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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TSE:7901 Matsumoto Inc TSE:7901
44 GF Score
Price 円812.00
GF Value 円1,028.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Matsumoto Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Matsumoto TSE:7901 +0.25% 44 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:7901 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,028.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Forest Products companies, Matsumoto ranks better than 73.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Matsumoto's current share price is 円812.00. Matsumoto's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was 円2,209.43. Matsumoto's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.37.

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

TSE:7901' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.32   Max: 2.22
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, Matsumoto's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.22. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.32.

TSE:7901's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.75% of 240 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs TSE:7901: 0.37

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.

Matsumoto's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was 円880.236. 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2,209.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr26.

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Matsumoto  (TSE:7901) 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.


Matsumoto Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Matsumoto Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matsumoto'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.

Matsumoto Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Matsumoto Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.24 1.16 0.62 0.32 0.45

Matsumoto Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.62 0.40 0.32 0.35 0.45

Matsumoto Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Matsumoto'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.


Matsumoto Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Matsumoto's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Matsumoto 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=812.00/2209.43
=0.37

* 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.

Matsumoto's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 is calculated as:

For example, Matsumoto's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr26 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr26)
=880.236/113.0000*113.0000
=880.236

Current CPI (Apr26) = 113.0000.

Matsumoto Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201704 3,133.028 98.500 3,594.235
201804 3,003.920 99.100 3,425.257
201904 2,907.460 100.000 3,285.430
202004 2,816.617 100.200 3,176.424
202104 2,443.373 99.100 2,786.086
202204 1,271.252 101.500 1,415.285
202304 1,337.733 105.100 1,438.286
202404 1,290.741 107.700 1,354.259
202504 728.947 111.500 738.753
202604 880.236 113.000 880.236

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 0.37 mean?
Matsumoto (TSE:7901) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 as of Aug. 04, 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 Matsumoto and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Matsumoto's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Matsumoto ranks #63 out of 240 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Matsumoto's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Matsumoto's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 2.22. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74. Matsumoto's value of 0.37 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matsumoto ranks #63 out of 240 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Matsumoto has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matsumoto's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Matsumoto ranks #63 out of 240 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Matsumoto in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74. Matsumoto's value of 0.37 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Matsumoto's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Matsumoto 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.74, based on 240 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. Matsumoto's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 50% 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 Matsumoto and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matsumoto's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matsumoto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matsumoto (TSE:7901) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,028.14, compared to a current price of 円812.00 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 50% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.74. Matsumoto's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Matsumoto (TSE:7901), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Aug. 04, 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 Matsumoto (TSE:7901) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matsumoto stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円812.00 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,028.14. GuruFocus considers Matsumoto to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7901:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.37 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
  • GF Value™: 円1,028.14 vs. price of 円812.00 (21% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50% below the Forest Products median (#63 of 240)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Matsumoto Business Description

Address 1-2-1 Shanoki Moji Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu, JPN, 800-8555
Matsumoto Inc produces and sells graduation albums, as well as commercial printing products, such as posters, catalogs, and pamphlets. The company is also engaged in the digital picture albums and self-publishing business.
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