East Japan Railway Co (TSE:9020) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.33 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9020 East Japan Railway Co TSE:9020
73 GF Score
Price 円3,531.00
GF Value 円3,454.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is East Japan Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

East Japan Railway Co TSE:9020 -0.20% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:9020 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,454.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 699 Transportation companies, East Japan Railway Co ranks worse than 52.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-10), East Japan Railway Co's current share price is 円3531.00. East Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,661.35. East Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.33.

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

TSE:9020' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 1.26   Max: 2.16
Current: 1.33

During the past years, East Japan Railway Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.16. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.26.

TSE:9020's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.07% of 699 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs TSE:9020: 1.33

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.

East Japan Railway Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,698.782. 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2,661.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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East Japan Railway Co  (TSE:9020) 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.


East Japan Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


East Japan Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for East Japan Railway Co'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.

East Japan Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

East Japan Railway Co 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 1.05 1.03 1.19 1.14 1.36

East Japan Railway Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 1.19 1.38 1.55 1.36 0.00

TSE:9020 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, East Japan Railway Co'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.


East Japan Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, East Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where East Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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East Japan Railway Co 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.

East Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3531.00/2661.35
=1.33

* 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.

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

For example, East Japan Railway Co'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)
=2698.782/112.7000*112.7000
=2,698.782

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

East Japan Railway Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2,086.617 98.100 2,397.163
201609 2,180.549 98.000 2,507.631
201612 2,256.668 98.400 2,584.619
201703 2,275.170 98.100 2,613.778
201706 2,323.475 98.500 2,658.433
201709 2,403.719 98.800 2,741.894
201712 2,468.916 99.400 2,799.264
201803 2,475.637 99.200 2,812.543
201806 2,521.242 99.200 2,864.355
201809 2,613.520 99.900 2,948.385
201812 2,651.086 99.700 2,996.764
201903 2,682.310 99.700 3,032.060
201906 2,725.893 99.800 3,078.238
201909 2,834.605 100.100 3,191.408
201912 2,880.951 100.500 3,230.678
202003 2,780.003 100.300 3,123.692
202006 2,615.104 99.900 2,950.172
202009 2,515.986 99.900 2,838.355
202012 2,479.997 99.300 2,814.659
202103 2,239.976 99.900 2,526.980
202106 2,151.169 99.500 2,436.550
202109 2,098.392 100.100 2,362.525
202112 2,125.549 100.100 2,393.101
202203 2,116.191 101.100 2,358.998
202206 2,118.441 101.800 2,345.268
202209 2,125.636 103.100 2,323.561
202212 2,163.653 104.100 2,342.399
202303 2,188.880 104.400 2,362.900
202306 2,232.240 105.200 2,391.383
202309 2,299.813 106.200 2,440.574
202312 2,342.548 106.800 2,471.958
202403 2,402.342 107.200 2,525.596
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 2,486.121 108.900 2,572.873
202412 2,528.162 110.700 2,573.838
202503 2,527.692 111.100 2,564.094
202506 2,567.579 111.700 2,590.565
202509 2,643.737 112.000 2,660.260
202512 2,673.264 113.000 2,666.167
202603 2,698.782 112.700 2,698.782

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 1.33 mean?
East Japan Railway Co (TSE:9020) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 as of Sep. 10, 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 East Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, East Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, East Japan Railway Co ranks #364 out of 699 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is East Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
East Japan Railway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 is near median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 2.16. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. East Japan Railway Co's value of 1.33 is 4.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East Japan Railway Co ranks #364 out of 699 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, East Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, East Japan Railway Co ranks #364 out of 699 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places East Japan Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. East Japan Railway Co's value of 1.33 is 4.7% above this benchmark. Historically, East Japan Railway Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.27, East Japan Railway Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 699 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. East Japan Railway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 is 4.7% 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 East Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East Japan Railway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Japan Railway Co (TSE:9020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,454.90, compared to a current price of 円3,531.00 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 4.7% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. East Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 East Japan Railway Co (TSE:9020), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 as of Sep. 10, 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 East Japan Railway Co (TSE:9020) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Japan Railway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,531.00 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,454.90. GuruFocus considers East Japan Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9020:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.33 (near median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: 円3,454.90 vs. price of 円3,531.00 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.7% above the Transportation median (#364 of 699)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


East Japan Railway Co Business Description

Address 2-2-2 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-8578
East Japan Railway Company, or JR East, is the largest railway operator in Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987, though it wasn't fully privatized until 2002. It runs both long distance bullet trains, known as Shinkansen, and shorter municipal train routes around and from Tokyo. Its 7,400 kilometers of rail track covers half of Japan's population and a third of the country's land area. Two thirds of revenue is from transportation, with most of the rest from retail operations and real estate investments.
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