Shofu (TSE:7979) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.38 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 71% Above Median

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TSE:7979 Shofu Inc TSE:7979
90 GF Score
Price 円2,335.00
GF Value 円2,086.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Shofu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Shofu TSE:7979 +0.78% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:7979 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,086.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Shofu ranks worse than 59.53% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Shofu's current share price is 円2335.00. Shofu's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円981.22. Shofu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.38.

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

TSE:7979' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 1.39   Max: 2.72
Current: 2.39

During the past years, Shofu's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.72. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.39.

TSE:7979's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.53% of 514 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.86 vs TSE:7979: 2.39

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.

Shofu's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,365.422. 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981.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Shofu  (TSE:7979) 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.


Shofu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Shofu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shofu'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.

Shofu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Shofu 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 1.06 1.27 1.70 2.30 1.71

Shofu Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 2.19 2.05 1.88 1.71 0.00

TSE:7979 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Shofu'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.


Shofu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Shofu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shofu 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2335.00/981.22
=2.38

* 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.

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

For example, Shofu'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)
=1365.422/112.7000*112.7000
=1,365.422

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Shofu Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 672.288 97.900 773.921
201606 657.177 98.100 754.983
201609 658.209 98.000 756.940
201612 688.837 98.400 788.942
201703 701.177 98.100 805.532
201706 720.946 98.500 824.879
201709 745.687 98.800 850.596
201712 765.771 99.400 868.233
201803 759.010 99.200 862.303
201806 755.362 99.200 858.158
201809 772.439 99.900 871.410
201812 747.218 99.700 844.649
201903 766.113 99.700 866.007
201906 755.539 99.800 853.199
201909 775.023 100.100 872.578
201912 800.125 100.500 897.255
202003 749.514 100.300 842.176
202006 753.568 99.900 850.121
202009 783.441 99.900 883.822
202012 793.936 99.300 901.073
202103 848.412 99.900 957.117
202106 859.359 99.500 973.364
202109 886.749 100.100 998.368
202112 900.360 100.100 1,013.692
202203 923.998 101.100 1,030.016
202206 958.860 101.800 1,061.528
202209 990.312 103.100 1,082.523
202212 991.761 104.100 1,073.693
202303 1,001.017 104.400 1,080.600
202306 1,037.923 105.200 1,111.919
202309 1,078.076 106.200 1,144.060
202312 1,088.711 106.800 1,148.855
202403 1,170.208 107.200 1,230.247
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 1,168.575 108.900 1,209.352
202503 1,200.028 111.100 1,217.310
202506 1,197.328 111.700 1,208.047
202509 1,250.499 112.000 1,258.315
202512 1,279.777 113.000 1,276.379
202603 1,365.422 112.700 1,365.422

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 2.38 mean?
Shofu (TSE:7979) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 as of Aug. 29, 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 Shofu and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Shofu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Shofu ranks #306 out of 514 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Shofu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Shofu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 2.72. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86. Shofu's value of 2.38 is 28% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shofu ranks #306 out of 514 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shofu has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shofu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Shofu ranks #306 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Shofu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86. Shofu's value of 2.38 is 28% above this benchmark. Historically, Shofu's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Shofu 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.86, based on 514 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. Shofu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 is 28% 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 Shofu and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shofu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shofu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shofu (TSE:7979) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,086.74, compared to a current price of 円2,335.00 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 28% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.86. Shofu's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Shofu (TSE:7979), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Aug. 29, 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 Shofu (TSE:7979) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shofu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,335.00 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,086.74. GuruFocus considers Shofu to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7979:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.38 (71% above median its 10-year median of 1.39)
  • GF Value™: 円2,086.74 vs. price of 円2,335.00 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#306 of 514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7979 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shofu Business Description

Other Exchanges 69W:Germany
Address 11 Kamitakamatsucho, Fukuina, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 605-0983
Shofu Inc is engaged in renowned dental materials and equipment manufacturing business.
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