Zero Co (TSE:9028) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.95 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 91% Above Median

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TSE:9028 Zero Co Ltd TSE:9028
92 GF Score
Price 円3,625.00
GF Value 円2,584.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Zero Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zero Co TSE:9028 92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:9028 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,584.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Vehicles & Parts companies, Zero Co ranks worse than 62.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Zero Co's current share price is 円3625.00. Zero Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,854.71. Zero Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.95.

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

TSE:9028' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 1.02   Max: 2.29
Current: 1.95

During the past years, Zero Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.29. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.02.

TSE:9028's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.51% of 1027 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs TSE:9028: 1.95

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.

Zero Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,739.808. 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1,854.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zero Co  (TSE:9028) 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.


Zero Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zero Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zero 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.

Zero Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zero Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.13 0.83 0.95 1.18 1.77

Zero Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 1.70 1.77 1.76 2.21 1.84

TSE:9028 vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Zero 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.


Zero Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zero Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9028
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Zero 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.

Zero Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3625.00/1854.71
=1.95

* 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.

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

For example, Zero 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)
=2739.808/112.7000*112.7000
=2,739.808

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Zero Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 1,079.155 97.900 1,242.296
201606 1,069.186 98.100 1,228.311
201609 1,069.065 98.000 1,229.425
201612 1,130.416 98.400 1,294.694
201703 1,200.265 98.100 1,378.898
201706 1,249.909 98.500 1,430.099
201709 1,256.745 98.800 1,433.554
201712 1,287.659 99.400 1,459.951
201803 1,306.776 99.200 1,484.613
201806 1,337.447 99.200 1,519.458
201809 1,317.907 99.900 1,486.768
201812 1,301.391 99.700 1,471.081
201903 1,361.645 99.700 1,539.191
201906 1,394.797 99.800 1,575.086
201909 1,422.263 100.100 1,601.289
201912 1,462.734 100.500 1,640.300
202003 1,486.207 100.300 1,669.945
202006 1,503.174 99.900 1,695.773
202009 1,550.390 99.900 1,749.039
202012 1,599.843 99.300 1,815.733
202103 1,675.594 99.900 1,890.285
202106 1,709.691 99.500 1,936.504
202109 1,685.448 100.100 1,897.602
202112 1,724.382 100.100 1,941.437
202203 1,775.951 101.100 1,979.720
202206 1,815.092 101.800 2,009.439
202209 1,846.966 103.100 2,018.943
202212 1,879.988 104.100 2,035.299
202303 1,936.613 104.400 2,090.577
202306 2,004.758 105.200 2,147.683
202309 2,013.913 106.200 2,137.175
202312 2,054.571 106.800 2,168.073
202403 2,151.572 107.200 2,261.960
202406 2,236.252 108.200 2,329.257
202412 2,380.367 110.700 2,423.373
202503 2,449.845 111.100 2,485.126
202506 2,558.504 111.700 2,581.409
202509 2,488.538 112.000 2,504.091
202512 2,672.142 113.000 2,665.048
202603 2,739.808 112.700 2,739.808

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 1.95 mean?
Zero Co (TSE:9028) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 as of Jul. 27, 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 Zero Co and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Zero Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Zero Co ranks #642 out of 1027 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Zero Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zero Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 2.29. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Zero Co's value of 1.95 is 54.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zero Co ranks #642 out of 1027 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zero Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zero Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Zero Co ranks #642 out of 1027 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Zero Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Zero Co's value of 1.95 is 54.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Zero Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Zero 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.26, based on 1,027 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. Zero Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 is 54.8% 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 Zero Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zero Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zero Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zero Co (TSE:9028) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,584.58, compared to a current price of 円3,625.00 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 54.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.26. Zero Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Zero Co (TSE:9028), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95 as of Jul. 27, 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 Zero Co (TSE:9028) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zero Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,625.00 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,584.58. GuruFocus considers Zero Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9028:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.95 (91% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: 円2,584.58 vs. price of 円3,625.00 (40.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#642 of 1027)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9028 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zero Co Business Description

Address Solid Square West Tower 6th floor, 580 Horikawa-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, JPN, 212-0013
Zero Co Ltd provides transportation services including new and used vehicle transportation, door-to-door transportation of private cars and motorbikes, new and heavy vehicle maintenance, handling and vehicle inspection at the auto auction.
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