T. Kawabe (TSE:8123) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.34 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:8123 T. Kawabe & Co Ltd TSE:8123
59 GF Score
Price 円1,385.00
GF Value 円1,336.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is T. Kawabe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

T. Kawabe TSE:8123 +0.80% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.34 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:8123 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,336.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 779 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, T. Kawabe ranks better than 84.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), T. Kawabe's current share price is 円1385.00. T. Kawabe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,078.78. T. Kawabe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for T. Kawabe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8123' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.33   Max: 0.65
Current: 0.34

During the past years, T. Kawabe's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.65. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.33.

TSE:8123's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.47% of 779 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs TSE:8123: 0.34

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.

T. Kawabe's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,078.864. 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4,078.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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T. Kawabe  (TSE:8123) 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.


T. Kawabe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


T. Kawabe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for T. Kawabe'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.

T. Kawabe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

T. Kawabe 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 0.23 0.25 0.40 0.35 0.34

T. Kawabe 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 0.32 0.34 0.36 0.34 0.00

T. Kawabe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, T. Kawabe'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.


T. Kawabe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, T. Kawabe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where T. Kawabe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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T. Kawabe 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.

T. Kawabe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1385.00/4078.78
=0.34

* 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.

T. Kawabe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, T. Kawabe'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)
=4078.864/112.7000*112.7000
=4,078.864

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

T. Kawabe Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 3,619.496 98.100 4,158.177
201603 3,596.543 97.900 4,140.249
201606 3,334.024 98.100 3,830.219
201609 3,614.531 98.000 4,156.711
201612 3,838.222 98.400 4,396.012
201703 3,904.371 98.100 4,485.450
201706 3,822.079 98.500 4,373.079
201709 3,835.123 98.800 4,374.680
201712 4,014.999 99.400 4,552.217
201803 4,042.365 99.200 4,592.485
201806 3,996.065 99.200 4,539.884
201809 4,021.377 99.900 4,536.629
201812 3,972.274 99.700 4,490.223
201903 4,000.152 99.700 4,521.737
201906 3,818.313 99.800 4,311.862
201909 3,859.669 100.100 4,345.501
201912 3,989.767 100.500 4,474.097
202003 3,765.844 100.300 4,231.412
202006 3,630.533 99.900 4,095.706
202009 3,581.833 99.900 4,040.767
202012 3,549.973 99.300 4,029.023
202103 3,498.173 99.900 3,946.387
202106 3,381.868 99.500 3,830.518
202109 3,332.274 100.100 3,751.721
202112 3,358.164 100.100 3,780.870
202203 3,327.553 101.100 3,709.349
202206 3,297.890 101.800 3,651.004
202209 3,321.208 103.100 3,630.457
202212 3,406.401 104.100 3,687.814
202303 3,509.021 104.400 3,787.995
202306 3,424.553 105.200 3,668.699
202309 3,499.290 106.200 3,713.465
202312 3,517.197 106.800 3,711.499
202403 3,760.299 107.200 3,953.225
202409 3,646.427 108.900 3,773.667
202503 3,883.673 111.100 3,939.603
202506 3,841.868 111.700 3,876.263
202509 3,980.393 112.000 4,005.270
202512 3,988.980 113.000 3,978.390
202603 4,078.864 112.700 4,078.864

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 0.34 mean?
T. Kawabe (TSE:8123) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.34 as of Aug. 20, 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 T. Kawabe and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, T. Kawabe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, T. Kawabe ranks #121 out of 779 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is T. Kawabe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
T. Kawabe's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.34 is near median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.65. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96. T. Kawabe's value of 0.34 is 64.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, T. Kawabe ranks #121 out of 779 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, T. Kawabe has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does T. Kawabe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, T. Kawabe ranks #121 out of 779 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places T. Kawabe in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96. T. Kawabe's value of 0.34 is 64.6% below this benchmark. Historically, T. Kawabe's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.96, T. Kawabe 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.96, based on 779 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. T. Kawabe's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.34 is 64.6% 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 T. Kawabe and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. T. Kawabe's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is T. Kawabe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, T. Kawabe (TSE:8123) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,336.80, compared to a current price of 円1,385.00 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 64.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.96. T. Kawabe's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 T. Kawabe (TSE:8123), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.34 as of Aug. 20, 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 T. Kawabe (TSE:8123) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, T. Kawabe stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,385.00 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,336.80. GuruFocus considers T. Kawabe to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8123:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.34 (near median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: 円1,336.80 vs. price of 円1,385.00 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#121 of 779)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


T. Kawabe Business Description

Address 4-16-3 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-8403
T. Kawabe & Co Ltd is a manufacturer and trader of handkerchiefs, scarves, mufflers, aprons, and towels. The company operates in two business segments. The Personal Items segment manufactures, sells, imports, and exports handkerchiefs, scarves, mufflers, towels, and fabric products. The Fragrance segment manufactures, sells, imports, and exports perfumes. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Personal Items segment.
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