Horai Co (TSE:9679) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.09 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 85% Above Median

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TSE:9679 Horai Co Ltd TSE:9679
75 GF Score
Price 円2,348.00
GF Value 円1,978.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Horai Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Horai Co TSE:9679 +0.60% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:9679 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,978.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, Horai Co ranks better than 61.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Horai Co's current share price is 円2348.00. Horai Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,159.25. Horai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.09.

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

TSE:9679' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 0.59   Max: 1.11
Current: 1.11

During the past years, Horai Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.11. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.59.

TSE:9679's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.84% of 414 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.405 vs TSE:9679: 1.11

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.

Horai Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,386.105. 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2,159.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Horai Co  (TSE:9679) 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.


Horai Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Horai Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Horai 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.

Horai Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Horai Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 0.56 0.58 0.81 0.94

Horai Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 0.81 0.94 0.89 0.95 0.00

TSE:9679 vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Horai 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.


Horai Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Horai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Horai 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2348.00/2159.25
=1.09

* 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.

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

For example, Horai 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)
=2386.105/112.7000*112.7000
=2,386.105

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Horai Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 1,620.853 97.900 1,865.885
201606 1,642.155 98.100 1,886.553
201609 1,667.076 98.000 1,917.137
201612 1,682.749 98.400 1,927.295
201703 1,686.564 98.100 1,937.571
201706 1,714.719 98.500 1,961.917
201709 1,749.044 98.800 1,995.114
201712 1,740.695 99.400 1,973.605
201803 1,747.232 99.200 1,985.011
201806 1,775.093 99.200 2,016.663
201809 1,820.429 99.900 2,053.677
201812 1,798.672 99.700 2,033.203
201903 1,985.231 99.700 2,244.088
201906 2,012.525 99.800 2,272.661
201909 1,873.563 100.100 2,109.396
201912 1,871.298 100.500 2,098.461
202003 1,857.764 100.300 2,087.438
202006 1,855.153 99.900 2,092.850
202009 1,887.314 99.900 2,129.132
202012 1,908.108 99.300 2,165.597
202103 1,930.159 99.900 2,177.467
202106 1,941.169 99.500 2,198.691
202109 1,939.124 100.100 2,183.210
202112 1,961.615 100.100 2,208.532
202203 1,974.055 101.100 2,200.554
202206 2,017.967 101.800 2,234.036
202209 2,052.681 103.100 2,243.813
202212 2,078.473 104.100 2,250.182
202303 2,095.810 104.400 2,262.431
202306 2,132.697 105.200 2,284.743
202309 2,173.979 106.200 2,307.038
202312 2,186.331 106.800 2,307.111
202403 2,221.629 107.200 2,335.612
202406 2,294.874 108.200 2,390.317
202409 2,239.698 108.900 2,317.851
202503 2,238.057 111.100 2,270.288
202506 2,290.063 111.700 2,310.565
202509 2,355.547 112.000 2,370.269
202512 2,384.161 113.000 2,377.831
202603 2,386.105 112.700 2,386.105

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 1.09 mean?
Horai Co (TSE:9679) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 as of Aug. 22, 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 Horai Co and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Horai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Horai Co ranks #158 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Horai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Horai Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.11. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Horai Co's value of 1.09 is 22.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horai Co ranks #158 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Horai Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Horai Co ranks #158 out of 414 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Horai Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Horai Co's value of 1.09 is 22.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Horai Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Horai 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 Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.41, based on 414 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. Horai Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 is 22.4% 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 Horai Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horai Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horai Co (TSE:9679) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,978.13, compared to a current price of 円2,348.00 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 22.4% below the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Horai Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Horai Co (TSE:9679), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Aug. 22, 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 Horai Co (TSE:9679) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horai Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,348.00 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,978.13. GuruFocus considers Horai Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9679:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.09 (85% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: 円1,978.13 vs. price of 円2,348.00 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.4% below the Insurance median (#158 of 414)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9679 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Horai Co Business Description

Address 1-8-12, Nihonbashi-Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0012
Horai Co Ltd is engaged in the insurance agency business, rental property operation and management, real estate buying and selling and brokerage, feed production, dairy cow breeding, production and sales of milk and dairy products, operation of restaurants and tourist facilities, and operation of golf courses. The company is mainly engaged in Insurance business.
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円2,348.00
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