Meiwa (TSE:8103) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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TSE:8103 Meiwa Corp TSE:8103
76 GF Score
Price 円960.00
GF Value 円756.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Meiwa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Meiwa TSE:8103 +0.63% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:8103 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円756.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, Meiwa ranks better than 55.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Meiwa's current share price is 円960.00. Meiwa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円885.27. Meiwa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.08.

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

TSE:8103' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 0.89   Max: 1.85
Current: 1.08

During the past years, Meiwa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.85. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.89.

TSE:8103's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
55.91% of 127 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs TSE:8103: 1.08

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.

Meiwa's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,038.136. 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885.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Meiwa  (TSE:8103) 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.


Meiwa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Meiwa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiwa'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.

Meiwa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Meiwa 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 1.33 0.92 0.82 0.82 0.89

Meiwa Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 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 0.81 0.98 1.08 0.89 0.00

TSE:8103 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Meiwa'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.


Meiwa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

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

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


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Meiwa 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=960.00/885.27
=1.08

* 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.

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

For example, Meiwa'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)
=1038.136/112.7000*112.7000
=1,038.136

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Meiwa Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 652.013 98.100 749.051
201603 624.333 97.900 718.716
201606 597.802 98.100 686.772
201609 622.752 98.000 716.165
201612 683.883 98.400 783.268
201703 706.487 98.100 811.632
201706 719.369 98.500 823.075
201709 742.859 98.800 847.371
201712 788.210 99.400 893.675
201803 771.640 99.200 876.651
201806 767.402 99.200 871.837
201809 791.730 99.900 893.173
201812 770.658 99.700 871.145
201903 790.963 99.700 894.098
201906 776.884 99.800 877.303
201909 778.704 100.100 876.723
201912 762.373 100.500 854.920
202003 735.723 100.300 826.680
202006 736.992 99.900 831.421
202009 759.883 99.900 857.245
202012 786.581 99.300 892.726
202103 824.414 99.900 930.045
202106 825.396 99.500 934.896
202109 853.411 100.100 960.833
202112 822.858 100.100 926.435
202203 854.321 101.100 952.344
202206 829.538 101.800 918.359
202209 842.827 103.100 921.306
202212 838.086 104.100 907.323
202303 849.436 104.400 916.968
202306 846.850 105.200 907.224
202309 864.354 106.200 917.257
202312 866.792 106.800 914.677
202403 921.922 107.200 969.222
202409 915.877 108.900 947.836
202503 957.010 111.100 970.792
202506 939.271 111.700 947.680
202509 966.513 112.000 972.554
202512 1,005.896 113.000 1,003.225
202603 1,038.136 112.700 1,038.136

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 1.08 mean?
Meiwa (TSE:8103) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 as of Aug. 13, 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 Meiwa and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Meiwa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #56 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Meiwa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Meiwa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 1.85. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Meiwa's value of 1.08 is 21.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #56 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiwa has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiwa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #56 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Meiwa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Meiwa's value of 1.08 is 21.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiwa's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Meiwa 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.38, based on 127 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. Meiwa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 21.7% 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 Meiwa and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiwa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiwa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa (TSE:8103) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円756.62, compared to a current price of 円960.00 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 21.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.38. Meiwa's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 13, 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円960.00 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円756.62. GuruFocus considers Meiwa to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8103:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.89)
  • GF Value™: 円756.62 vs. price of 円960.00 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 21.7% below the Industrial Distribution median (#56 of 127)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8103 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meiwa Business Description

Address 3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8311
Meiwa Corp is a Japan-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: First Business, Second Business, Third Business, Battery and Automotive Business Division, and Others. Maximum revenue for the group is generated from the Third Business segment, which offers film products, papermaking chemicals, adhesives, synthetic resin raw materials, synthetic resin products, and inorganic chemicals. The First Business is engaged in trading earths and rare metals, flame retardants, heat insulation, waterproofing, and interior materials. Second Business represents its petroleum products business, covering lubricants to base oil, and additives, and the Battery and Automotive division invests in battery materials and offers automotive parts.
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