Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.39 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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TSE:8255 Axial Retailing Inc TSE:8255
85 GF Score
Price 円1,173.00
GF Value 円1,166.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Axial Retailing Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Axial Retailing TSE:8255 -0.59% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:8255 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,166.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 233 Retail - Defensive companies, Axial Retailing ranks better than 58.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Axial Retailing's current share price is 円1173.00. Axial Retailing's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円846.20. Axial Retailing's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.39.

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

TSE:8255' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19   Med: 1.8   Max: 3.09
Current: 1.41

During the past 13 years, Axial Retailing's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.09. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 1.80.

TSE:8255's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.37% of 233 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs TSE:8255: 1.41

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.

Axial Retailing's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円1,074.830. 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846.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Axial Retailing  (TSE:8255) 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.


Axial Retailing Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Axial Retailing Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axial Retailing'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.

Axial Retailing Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Axial Retailing 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 1.37 1.33 1.45 1.23 1.47

Axial Retailing Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 1.45 1.31 1.23 1.51 1.47

TSE:8255 vs KR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Axial Retailing'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.


Axial Retailing Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Axial Retailing's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Axial Retailing 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.

Axial Retailing's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1173.00/846.20
=1.39

* 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.

Axial Retailing's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Axial Retailing's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1074.83/112.7000*112.7000
=1,074.830

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

Axial Retailing Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 533.238 98.100 612.599
201803 583.506 99.200 662.915
201903 632.758 99.700 715.264
202003 674.468 100.300 757.852
202103 748.611 99.900 844.529
202203 803.498 101.100 895.690
202303 853.937 104.400 921.827
202403 920.062 107.200 967.267
202503 994.930 111.100 1,009.258
202603 1,074.830 112.700 1,074.830

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 1.39 mean?
Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.39 as of Aug. 07, 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 Axial Retailing and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Axial Retailing's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #97 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Axial Retailing's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Axial Retailing's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.39 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 3.09. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Axial Retailing's value of 1.39 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #97 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axial Retailing has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axial Retailing's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #97 out of 233 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Axial Retailing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Axial Retailing's value of 1.39 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Axial Retailing's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Axial Retailing 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.63, based on 233 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. Axial Retailing's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.39 is 14.7% 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 Axial Retailing and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axial Retailing's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axial Retailing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,166.44, compared to a current price of 円1,173.00 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 14.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.63. Axial Retailing's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Axial Retailing (TSE:8255), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 as of Aug. 07, 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 Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axial Retailing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,173.00 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,166.44. GuruFocus considers Axial Retailing to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8255:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.39 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.80)
  • GF Value™: 円1,166.44 vs. price of 円1,173.00 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#97 of 233)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Axial Retailing Business Description

Address 18-2 Nakagoya, Niigata Prefecture, Nagaoka, JPN, 954-0193
Axial Retailing Inc is a regional chain-store operator, headquartered in Nagaoka, Japan. The company is focused on its supermarket business. In addition to expanding the product lineup, the company is making an effort to provide private-brand products, for example by manufacturing and processing food sold in the company's stores. The company operates its business under two brands: Harashin Narus and Fressay. More than half of the company's total stores belong to the Harashin Narus store chain, and the rest are under the Fressay store chain.
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