NSW (TSE:9739) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.52 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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TSE:9739 NSW Inc TSE:9739
84 GF Score
Price 円2,732.00
GF Value 円3,091.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NSW Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NSW TSE:9739 -1.09% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:9739 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,091.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,499 Software companies, NSW ranks better than 64.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), NSW's current share price is 円2732.00. NSW's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,793.81. NSW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.52.

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

TSE:9739' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38   Med: 2.02   Max: 3.16
Current: 1.51

During the past years, NSW's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.16. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 2.02.

TSE:9739's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.31% of 1499 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs TSE:9739: 1.51

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.

NSW's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,497.215. 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1,793.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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NSW  (TSE:9739) 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.


NSW Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NSW Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NSW'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.

NSW Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NSW 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 1.89 1.67 2.15 1.88 1.40

NSW Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 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 1.68 1.56 1.48 1.40 1.41

TSE:9739 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, NSW'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.


NSW Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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NSW 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2732.00/1793.81
=1.52

* 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.

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

For example, NSW's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2497.215/113.6000*113.6000
=2,497.215

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

NSW Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 949.786 97.900 1,102.101
201606 948.932 98.100 1,098.865
201609 981.011 98.000 1,137.172
201612 996.065 98.400 1,149.929
201703 1,043.517 98.100 1,208.395
201706 1,056.633 98.500 1,218.614
201709 1,094.816 98.800 1,258.817
201712 1,114.818 99.400 1,274.078
201803 1,161.879 99.200 1,330.539
201806 1,164.631 99.200 1,333.690
201809 1,210.872 99.900 1,376.928
201812 1,239.463 99.700 1,412.267
201903 1,288.255 99.700 1,467.861
201906 1,302.483 99.800 1,482.586
201909 1,358.658 100.100 1,541.894
201912 1,382.550 100.500 1,562.763
202003 1,434.362 100.300 1,624.562
202006 1,447.181 99.900 1,645.643
202009 1,494.631 99.900 1,699.600
202012 1,514.698 99.300 1,732.827
202103 1,585.101 99.900 1,802.477
202106 1,598.188 99.500 1,824.665
202109 1,665.839 100.100 1,890.503
202112 1,710.201 100.100 1,940.847
202203 1,779.784 101.100 1,999.836
202206 1,782.737 101.800 1,989.380
202209 1,853.346 103.100 2,042.096
202212 1,882.542 104.100 2,054.340
202303 2,005.437 104.400 2,182.161
202306 2,014.162 105.200 2,174.989
202309 2,100.275 106.200 2,246.622
202312 2,135.714 106.800 2,271.696
202403 2,226.525 107.200 2,359.452
202409 2,298.678 108.900 2,397.886
202503 2,376.938 111.100 2,430.424
202506 2,372.173 111.700 2,412.523
202509 2,443.251 112.000 2,478.155
202512 2,453.789 113.000 2,466.818
202603 2,610.242 112.700 2,631.087
202606 2,497.215 113.600 2,497.215

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 1.52 mean?
NSW (TSE:9739) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 as of Aug. 26, 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 NSW and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, NSW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, NSW ranks #535 out of 1499 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is NSW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NSW's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 3.16. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. NSW's value of 1.52 is 34.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NSW ranks #535 out of 1499 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NSW has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NSW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NSW ranks #535 out of 1499 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts NSW in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. NSW's value of 1.52 is 34.2% below this benchmark. Historically, NSW's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 3.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 2.31, NSW 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 2.31, based on 1,499 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. NSW's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 is 34.2% 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 NSW and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NSW's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NSW stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSW (TSE:9739) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,091.36, compared to a current price of 円2,732.00 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 34.2% below the Software industry median of 2.31. NSW's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 NSW (TSE:9739), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Aug. 26, 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 NSW (TSE:9739) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSW stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,732.00 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,091.36. GuruFocus considers NSW to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9739:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.52 (25% below median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: 円3,091.36 vs. price of 円2,732.00 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.2% below the Software median (#535 of 1499)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9739 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NSW Business Description

Address 31-11 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8577
NSW Inc provides IT and embedded solutions in Japan. It offers a business solution, including consulting, system design, development, maintenance, and operational services for manufacturing, distribution, finance, insurance, and government sectors. The company also provides a range of IT services, such as designing servers and networks for optimum system performance; developing secure environments; and operating and monitoring systems via its urban and suburban data centers. The group conducts four segments, which include Enterprise Solutions, Service Solutions, Embedded Solutions, and Device Solutions.
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