Yamaha (TSE:7951) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.52 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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TSE:7951 Yamaha Corp TSE:7951
78 GF Score
Price 円1,356.50
GF Value 円1,265.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Yamaha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Yamaha TSE:7951 -1.49% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:7951 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,265.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Travel & Leisure companies, Yamaha ranks worse than 56.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Yamaha's current share price is 円1356.50. Yamaha's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円892.51. Yamaha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.52.

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

TSE:7951' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 2.71   Max: 4.25
Current: 1.52

During the past years, Yamaha's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.25. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 2.71.

TSE:7951's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.65% of 639 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs TSE:7951: 1.52

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.

Yamaha's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,121.010. 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892.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Yamaha  (TSE:7951) 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.


Yamaha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Yamaha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamaha'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.

Yamaha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Yamaha Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Yamaha Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.25 1.16 1.27 1.26 1.28

TSE:7951 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Yamaha'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.


Yamaha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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Yamaha 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1356.50/892.51
=1.52

* 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.

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

For example, Yamaha's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1121.01/113.6000*113.6000
=1,121.010

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Yamaha Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 555.683 98.000 644.139
201612 624.262 98.400 720.693
201703 649.333 98.100 751.929
201706 674.241 98.500 777.602
201709 725.274 98.800 833.918
201712 751.965 99.400 859.389
201803 671.784 99.200 769.301
201806 725.384 99.200 830.682
201809 770.437 99.900 876.093
201812 731.087 99.700 833.014
201903 664.189 99.700 756.789
201906 637.604 99.800 725.770
201909 661.229 100.100 750.406
201912 687.583 100.500 777.208
202003 616.936 100.300 698.743
202006 625.858 99.900 711.686
202009 639.021 99.900 726.655
202012 684.607 99.300 783.196
202103 750.777 99.900 853.736
202106 786.917 99.500 898.430
202109 770.951 100.100 874.925
202112 768.908 100.100 872.607
202203 807.790 101.100 907.665
202206 833.803 101.800 930.452
202209 869.704 103.100 958.277
202212 855.871 104.100 933.976
202303 893.439 104.400 972.171
202306 936.580 105.200 1,011.364
202309 965.361 106.200 1,032.627
202312 951.543 106.800 1,012.128
202403 1,025.240 107.200 1,086.448
202406 1,067.236 108.200 1,120.499
202409 985.101 108.900 1,027.617
202412 1,028.535 110.700 1,055.479
202503 990.615 111.100 1,012.906
202506 980.191 111.700 996.864
202509 1,014.736 112.000 1,029.232
202512 1,062.843 113.000 1,068.486
202603 1,087.407 112.700 1,096.091
202606 1,121.010 113.600 1,121.010

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 1.52 mean?
Yamaha (TSE:7951) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 as of Aug. 16, 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 Yamaha and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Yamaha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 4.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #362 out of 639 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Yamaha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Yamaha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 4.25. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Yamaha's value of 1.52 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #362 out of 639 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamaha has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #362 out of 639 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Yamaha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Yamaha's value of 1.52 is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Yamaha's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 4.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Yamaha 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.21, based on 639 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. Yamaha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 is 25.6% 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 Yamaha and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamaha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamaha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha (TSE:7951) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,265.67, compared to a current price of 円1,356.50 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 25.6% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.21. Yamaha's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Yamaha (TSE:7951), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Aug. 16, 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 Yamaha (TSE:7951) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,356.50 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,265.67. GuruFocus considers Yamaha to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7951:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.52 (44% below median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: 円1,265.67 vs. price of 円1,356.50 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.6% above the Travel & Leisure median (#362 of 639)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7951 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yamaha Business Description

Address 10-1, Nakazawa-cho, Chuo-ku, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, JPN, 430-8650
Yamaha Corp is a Japanese manufacturer of musical instruments and audio equipment. The company operates through two business segments. The Musical Instruments segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pianos, electronic musical instruments, orchestral instruments, percussion instruments, and other related products. The Audio Equipment segment manufactures and sells audio equipment, professional audio systems, and information and communication equipment (ICT devices). The Company is also involved in components and equipment, including electronic devices, automotive interiors, and factory automation (FA) equipment, along with businesses in golf goods and resorts. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Musical instruments segment.
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