Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.45 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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TSE:9535 Hiroshima Gas Co Ltd TSE:9535
64 GF Score
Price 円407.00
GF Value 円351.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hiroshima Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hiroshima Gas Co TSE:9535 -0.49% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:9535 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円351.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 769 Oil & Gas companies, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks better than 76.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Hiroshima Gas Co's current share price is 円407.00. Hiroshima Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円896.44. Hiroshima Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.45.

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

TSE:9535' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.51   Max: 0.68
Current: 0.47

During the past years, Hiroshima Gas Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.68. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.51.

TSE:9535's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.2% of 769 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.19 vs TSE:9535: 0.47

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.

Hiroshima Gas Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,040.270. 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896.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hiroshima Gas Co  (TSE:9535) 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.


Hiroshima Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hiroshima Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hiroshima Gas 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.

Hiroshima Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hiroshima Gas 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 0.49 0.48 0.48 0.40 0.45

Hiroshima Gas Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 0.40 0.41 0.44 0.43 0.45

TSE:9535 vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Hiroshima Gas 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.


Hiroshima Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hiroshima Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hiroshima Gas 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=407.00/896.44
=0.45

* 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.

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

For example, Hiroshima Gas 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)
=1040.27/112.7000*112.7000
=1,040.270

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Hiroshima Gas Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 590.109 97.900 679.319
201606 628.193 98.100 721.686
201609 636.064 98.000 731.474
201612 653.578 98.400 748.559
201703 675.178 98.100 775.663
201706 688.483 98.500 787.736
201709 686.493 98.800 783.075
201712 700.918 99.400 794.703
201803 715.178 99.200 812.506
201806 718.182 99.200 815.918
201809 705.559 99.900 795.961
201812 674.292 99.700 762.214
201903 708.962 99.700 801.404
201906 720.478 99.800 813.606
201909 717.688 100.100 808.026
201912 724.583 100.500 812.542
202003 725.781 100.300 815.509
202006 730.112 99.900 823.660
202009 736.922 99.900 831.342
202012 747.390 99.300 848.246
202103 833.365 99.900 940.142
202106 858.307 99.500 972.173
202109 863.982 100.100 972.735
202112 859.879 100.100 968.116
202203 906.581 101.100 1,010.600
202206 929.441 101.800 1,028.959
202209 918.255 103.100 1,003.757
202212 906.291 104.100 981.162
202303 943.938 104.400 1,018.983
202306 963.874 105.200 1,032.591
202309 967.221 106.200 1,026.420
202312 957.978 106.800 1,010.900
202403 980.128 107.200 1,030.414
202406 989.312 108.200 1,030.457
202409 973.922 108.900 1,007.906
202503 994.927 111.100 1,009.255
202506 996.560 111.700 1,005.482
202509 998.152 112.000 1,004.390
202512 1,002.270 113.000 999.609
202603 1,040.270 112.700 1,040.270

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 0.45 mean?
Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.45 as of Aug. 06, 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 Hiroshima Gas Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Hiroshima Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks #183 out of 769 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Hiroshima Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hiroshima Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.45 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.68. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Hiroshima Gas Co's value of 0.45 is 62.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks #183 out of 769 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hiroshima Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiroshima Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks #183 out of 769 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hiroshima Gas Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Hiroshima Gas Co's value of 0.45 is 62.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hiroshima Gas Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Hiroshima Gas Co 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.19, based on 769 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. Hiroshima Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.45 is 62.2% 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 Hiroshima Gas Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiroshima Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiroshima Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円351.33, compared to a current price of 円407.00 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 62.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.19. Hiroshima Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45 as of Aug. 06, 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 Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiroshima Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円407.00 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円351.33. GuruFocus considers Hiroshima Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9535:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.45 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: 円351.33 vs. price of 円407.00 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#183 of 769)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9535 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hiroshima Gas Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2-7-1 Minamimachi, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, JPN, 734-8555
Hiroshima Gas Co Ltd is a provider of gas in the Chugoku region of Japan. It engages in supply of gas business, sale of gas appliances, sales of liquefied natural gas, and electricity business. Its business segments include Gas business which includes production, supply and sale of city gas, wholesale supply of gas to other gas companies; LPG business includes sale of LPG, refilling of LPG tanks, sale of LPG devices and installation of LPG pipes, and Other activities include construction, engineering, installation of machinery, and information distribution.
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