ITOCHU (TSE:8001) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.59 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 73% Above Median

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TSE:8001 ITOCHU Corp TSE:8001
81 GF Score
Price 円2,064.50
GF Value 円1,572.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is ITOCHU Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ITOCHU TSE:8001 -0.65% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 2.08. GuruFocus rates TSE:8001 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,572.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Conglomerates companies, ITOCHU ranks worse than 86.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), ITOCHU's current share price is 円2064.50. ITOCHU's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円575.31. ITOCHU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.59.

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

TSE:8001' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17   Med: 2.08   Max: 4.05
Current: 3.59

During the past years, ITOCHU's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.05. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 2.08.

TSE:8001's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.67% of 450 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.025 vs TSE:8001: 3.59

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.

ITOCHU's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円942.782. 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575.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ITOCHU  (TSE:8001) 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.


ITOCHU Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ITOCHU Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ITOCHU'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.

ITOCHU Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ITOCHU Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ITOCHU 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 2.69 2.86 3.11 3.52 3.43

TSE:8001 vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, ITOCHU'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.


ITOCHU Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, ITOCHU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ITOCHU 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2064.50/575.31
=3.59

* 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.

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

For example, ITOCHU'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)
=942.782/112.7000*112.7000
=942.782

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

ITOCHU Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 264.062 98.100 303.362
201609 273.351 98.000 314.354
201612 300.135 98.400 343.752
201703 306.511 98.100 352.128
201706 311.632 98.500 356.558
201709 332.204 98.800 378.941
201712 349.787 99.400 396.589
201803 344.413 99.200 391.284
201806 351.135 99.200 398.921
201809 371.860 99.900 419.506
201812 373.266 99.700 421.937
201903 386.094 99.700 436.437
201906 383.879 99.800 433.499
201909 397.196 100.100 447.193
201912 411.646 100.500 461.617
202003 402.066 100.300 451.773
202006 414.270 99.900 467.350
202009 426.242 99.900 480.856
202012 411.097 99.300 466.572
202103 445.908 99.900 503.041
202106 475.557 99.500 538.646
202109 505.919 100.100 569.601
202112 529.326 100.100 595.954
202203 571.500 101.100 637.073
202206 617.260 101.800 683.352
202209 662.377 103.100 724.053
202212 645.953 104.100 699.317
202303 662.871 104.400 715.571
202306 702.269 105.200 752.336
202309 717.681 106.200 761.607
202312 707.421 106.800 746.501
202403 754.354 107.200 793.057
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 781.448 108.900 808.716
202412 817.047 110.700 831.808
202503 811.838 111.100 823.530
202506 812.971 111.700 820.249
202509 862.385 112.000 867.775
202512 901.945 113.000 899.550
202603 942.782 112.700 942.782

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 3.59 mean?
ITOCHU (TSE:8001) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 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 ITOCHU and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 2.08. Over the past decade, ITOCHU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 4.05. According to the industry distribution chart, ITOCHU ranks #390 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is ITOCHU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ITOCHU's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 2.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 4.05. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. ITOCHU's value of 3.59 is 250.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITOCHU ranks #390 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ITOCHU has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITOCHU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, ITOCHU ranks #390 out of 450 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ITOCHU in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. ITOCHU's value of 3.59 is 250.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ITOCHU's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 4.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.08 vs. the industry median of 1.03, ITOCHU 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.03, based on 450 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. ITOCHU's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 is 250.2% 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 ITOCHU and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ITOCHU's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITOCHU stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITOCHU (TSE:8001) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,572.37, compared to a current price of 円2,064.50 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 2.08 and 250.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.03. ITOCHU's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 ITOCHU (TSE:8001), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59 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 ITOCHU (TSE:8001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITOCHU stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,064.50 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,572.37. GuruFocus considers ITOCHU to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8001:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.59 (73% above median its 10-year median of 2.08)
  • GF Value™: 円1,572.37 vs. price of 円2,064.50 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 250.2% above the Conglomerates median (#390 of 450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ITOCHU Business Description

Address 5-1, Kita Aoyama 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-8077
Itochu is a general trading house, or sogo shosha, a conglomerate type unique to Japan. The primary driver for sogo shoshas is trading and intermediation between businesses and leveraging their wide domestic and global information and contact networks to extract value. Itochu has historical roots as a textile trader, but over the years has expanded its portfolio from upstream minerals production, to midstream industrial machinery, food processing, and information and communication technology, and all the way to downstream textiles, convenience stores (Family Mart) and realty. Among the Big Five sogo shoshas, Itochu has the highest exposure to the nonresources businesses, and to the domestic business. It continues to skew its future investments toward the downstream and consumer businesses.
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