Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.89 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 93% Above Median

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TSE:9651 Japan Process Development Co Ltd TSE:9651
83 GF Score
Price 円2,039.00
GF Value 円1,766.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Process Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Japan Process Development Co TSE:9651 +1.24% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:9651 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,766.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,471 Software companies, Japan Process Development Co ranks better than 58.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Japan Process Development Co's current share price is 円2039.00. Japan Process Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円1,077.94. Japan Process Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.89.

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

TSE:9651' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 0.98   Max: 1.94
Current: 1.89

During the past years, Japan Process Development Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.94. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 0.98.

TSE:9651's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.33% of 1471 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.39 vs TSE:9651: 1.89

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.

Japan Process Development Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円1,199.335. 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1,077.94 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Japan Process Development Co  (TSE:9651) 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.


Japan Process Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Japan Process Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Process Development 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.

Japan Process Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Japan Process Development Co Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Japan Process Development Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 1.38 1.44 1.61 1.74 1.60

TSE:9651 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Japan Process Development 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.


Japan Process Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Japan Process Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Japan Process Development 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.

Japan Process Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2039.00/1077.94
=1.89

* 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.

Japan Process Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Japan Process Development Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=1199.335/113.5000*113.5000
=1,199.335

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 113.5000.

Japan Process Development Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201602 808.148 97.800 937.881
201605 813.799 98.200 940.593
201608 813.056 97.900 942.613
201611 832.249 98.600 958.015
201702 833.928 98.100 964.840
201705 843.957 98.600 971.492
201708 829.002 98.500 955.246
201711 926.802 99.100 1,061.474
201802 931.390 99.500 1,062.440
201805 866.450 99.300 990.353
201808 892.535 99.800 1,015.057
201811 909.122 100.000 1,031.853
201902 899.280 99.700 1,023.754
201905 896.582 100.000 1,017.621
201908 923.811 100.000 1,048.525
201911 948.118 100.500 1,070.760
202002 939.955 100.300 1,063.658
202005 973.037 100.100 1,103.294
202008 966.941 100.100 1,096.382
202011 998.809 99.500 1,139.345
202102 990.971 99.800 1,127.006
202105 999.884 99.400 1,141.719
202108 992.832 99.700 1,130.255
202111 975.244 100.100 1,105.796
202202 975.470 100.700 1,099.462
202205 1,002.874 101.800 1,118.136
202208 1,003.258 102.700 1,108.761
202211 1,016.286 103.900 1,110.187
202302 1,018.037 104.000 1,111.031
202305 1,043.236 105.100 1,126.615
202308 1,044.626 105.900 1,119.594
202311 1,060.489 106.900 1,125.964
202402 1,063.760 106.900 1,129.436
202405 1,081.114 108.100 1,135.120
202411 1,128.766 110.000 1,164.681
202505 1,145.785 111.800 1,163.207
202508 1,135.162 112.100 1,149.339
202511 1,169.481 113.200 1,172.580
202602 1,170.806 112.200 1,184.371
202605 1,199.335 113.500 1,199.335

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 1.89 mean?
Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.89 as of Aug. 30, 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 Japan Process Development Co and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Japan Process Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Process Development Co ranks #613 out of 1471 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Japan Process Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Japan Process Development Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.89 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 1.94. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39. Japan Process Development Co's value of 1.89 is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Process Development Co ranks #613 out of 1471 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Process Development Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Process Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Japan Process Development Co ranks #613 out of 1471 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Japan Process Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39. Japan Process Development Co's value of 1.89 is 20.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Process Development Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 2.39, Japan Process Development 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 a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.39, based on 1,471 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. Japan Process Development Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.89 is 20.9% 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 Japan Process Development Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Process Development Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Process Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,766.46, compared to a current price of 円2,039.00 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 20.9% below the Software industry median of 2.39. Japan Process Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89 as of Aug. 30, 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 Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Process Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,039.00 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,766.46. GuruFocus considers Japan Process Development Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9651:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.89 (93% above median its 10-year median of 0.98)
  • GF Value™: 円1,766.46 vs. price of 円2,039.00 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.9% below the Software median (#613 of 1471)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9651 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Process Development Co Business Description

Address 2-4-1 Hamamatsu-cho, World Trade Center Building, 26th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6126
Japan Process Development Co Ltd is a Japan based system integration and software development company. It is involved in the control system business, automotive system business, specific information system business, embedded systems business, IT service business and others.
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