MTI (TSE:9438) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.74 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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TSE:9438 MTI Ltd TSE:9438
78 GF Score
Price 円601.00
GF Value 円851.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is MTI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

MTI TSE:9438 -0.17% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:9438 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円851.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 339 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, MTI ranks better than 53.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), MTI's current share price is 円601.00. MTI's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円345.06. MTI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.74.

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

TSE:9438' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 2.42   Max: 3.96
Current: 1.74

During the past years, MTI's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.96. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 2.42.

TSE:9438's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.1% of 339 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.85 vs TSE:9438: 1.74

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.

MTI's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円356.550. 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345.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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MTI  (TSE:9438) 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.


MTI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


MTI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MTI'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.

MTI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

MTI Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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MTI 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 2.68 2.25 2.11 1.79 0.00

TSE:9438 vs VEEV, BTSG, HQY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, MTI'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.


MTI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, MTI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MTI 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=601.00/345.06
=1.74

* 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.

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

For example, MTI'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)
=356.55/112.7000*112.7000
=356.550

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

MTI Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 293.998 98.100 337.753
201609 313.505 98.000 360.531
201612 301.156 98.400 344.922
201703 298.245 98.100 342.632
201706 303.707 98.500 347.490
201709 317.749 98.800 362.453
201712 328.718 99.400 372.701
201803 336.259 99.200 382.020
201806 342.090 99.200 388.645
201809 334.869 99.900 377.775
201812 345.477 99.700 390.524
201903 356.646 99.700 403.149
201906 386.593 99.800 436.563
201909 369.811 100.100 416.361
201912 370.104 100.500 415.032
202003 379.641 100.300 426.576
202006 380.255 99.900 428.976
202009 357.152 99.900 402.913
202012 350.412 99.300 397.698
202103 330.658 99.900 373.025
202106 325.794 99.500 369.015
202109 321.245 100.100 361.681
202112 285.848 100.100 321.829
202203 284.936 101.100 317.629
202206 272.970 101.800 302.198
202209 258.630 103.100 282.712
202212 240.191 104.100 260.034
202303 245.516 104.400 265.035
202306 254.299 105.200 272.429
202309 255.434 106.200 271.068
202312 255.115 106.800 269.208
202403 273.717 107.200 287.760
202406 278.007 108.200 289.569
202409 280.911 108.900 290.713
202412 291.735 110.700 297.006
202503 303.535 111.100 307.906
202506 303.107 111.700 305.821
202509 331.854 112.000 333.928
202512 333.593 113.000 332.707
202603 356.550 112.700 356.550

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 1.74 mean?
MTI (TSE:9438) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.74 as of Aug. 24, 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 MTI and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 2.42. Over the past decade, MTI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 3.96. According to the industry distribution chart, MTI ranks #159 out of 339 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is MTI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MTI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.74 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 3.96. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. MTI's value of 1.74 is 5.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MTI ranks #159 out of 339 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MTI has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, MTI ranks #159 out of 339 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts MTI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. MTI's value of 1.74 is 5.9% below this benchmark. Historically, MTI's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 3.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 1.85, MTI 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.85, based on 339 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. MTI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.74 is 5.9% 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 MTI and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTI (TSE:9438) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円851.09, compared to a current price of 円601.00 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 5.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.85. MTI's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 MTI (TSE:9438), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Aug. 24, 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 MTI (TSE:9438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTI stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円601.00 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円851.09. GuruFocus considers MTI to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9438:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.74 (28% below median its 10-year median of 2.42)
  • GF Value™: 円851.09 vs. price of 円601.00 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 5.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#159 of 339)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MTI Business Description

Address 35th Floor, Tokyo Opera City Tower 3-20-2, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-1435
MTI Ltd is engaged in the content distribution business for mobile phones in Japan. The company provides health care services through Lunaruna app, Lunaruna baby, and Lunaruna medicine notebook. It is involved in providing music/video services, electronic book services, life information services, and entertainment services.
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