UEX (TSE:9888) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.98 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 51% Above Median

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TSE:9888 UEX Ltd TSE:9888
67 GF Score
Price 円1,321.00
GF Value 円934.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is UEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

UEX TSE:9888 +3.69% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:9888 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円934.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Steel companies, UEX ranks worse than 57.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), UEX's current share price is 円1321.00. UEX's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,342.32. UEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.98.

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

TSE:9888' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 0.65   Max: 1.5
Current: 0.95

During the past years, UEX's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.50. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.65.

TSE:9888's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.11% of 415 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.8 vs TSE:9888: 0.95

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.

UEX's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,721.244. 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1,342.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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UEX  (TSE:9888) 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.


UEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


UEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UEX'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.

UEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

UEX 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 0.67 1.17 1.02 0.63 0.53

UEX 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 0.63 0.61 0.59 0.53 0.00

TSE:9888 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, UEX'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.


UEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, UEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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UEX 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1321.00/1342.32
=0.98

* 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.

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

For example, UEX'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)
=1721.244/112.7000*112.7000
=1,721.244

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

UEX Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 833.247 97.900 959.213
201606 818.533 98.100 940.353
201609 853.182 98.000 981.159
201612 880.273 98.400 1,008.199
201703 946.916 98.100 1,087.843
201706 960.833 98.500 1,099.349
201709 992.884 98.800 1,132.571
201712 1,027.896 99.400 1,165.431
201803 1,047.488 99.200 1,190.039
201806 1,051.013 99.200 1,194.044
201809 1,076.233 99.900 1,214.129
201812 1,079.337 99.700 1,220.073
201903 1,094.185 99.700 1,236.857
201906 1,080.591 99.800 1,220.267
201909 1,097.646 100.100 1,235.811
201912 1,112.721 100.500 1,247.798
202003 1,108.195 100.300 1,245.200
202006 1,089.742 99.900 1,229.369
202009 1,094.735 99.900 1,235.001
202012 1,100.190 99.300 1,248.655
202103 1,114.307 99.900 1,257.081
202106 1,125.595 99.500 1,274.920
202109 1,152.054 100.100 1,297.068
202112 1,197.537 100.100 1,348.276
202203 1,255.222 101.100 1,399.244
202206 1,286.505 101.800 1,424.255
202209 1,352.881 103.100 1,478.852
202212 1,430.566 104.100 1,548.749
202303 1,493.195 104.400 1,611.907
202306 1,477.269 105.200 1,582.588
202309 1,512.728 106.200 1,605.315
202312 1,532.838 106.800 1,617.517
202403 1,576.516 107.200 1,657.401
202406 1,572.854 108.200 1,638.268
202409 1,557.914 108.900 1,612.276
202503 1,586.501 111.100 1,609.349
202506 1,586.501 111.700 1,600.704
202509 1,629.554 112.000 1,639.739
202512 1,681.011 113.000 1,676.548
202603 1,721.244 112.700 1,721.244

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 0.98 mean?
UEX (TSE:9888) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 as of Aug. 31, 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 UEX and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, UEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, UEX ranks #237 out of 415 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is UEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
UEX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.50. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. UEX's value of 0.98 is 22.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UEX ranks #237 out of 415 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UEX has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, UEX ranks #237 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places UEX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. UEX's value of 0.98 is 22.5% above this benchmark. Historically, UEX's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.80, UEX has consistently been above 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.80, based on 415 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. UEX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 is 22.5% above 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 UEX and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UEX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UEX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEX (TSE:9888) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円934.65, compared to a current price of 円1,321.00 — trading 41.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 22.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.80. UEX's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 UEX (TSE:9888), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Aug. 31, 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 UEX (TSE:9888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEX stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,321.00 is trading 41.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円934.65. GuruFocus considers UEX to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9888:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.98 (51% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
  • GF Value™: 円934.65 vs. price of 円1,321.00 (41.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.5% above the Steel median (#237 of 415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


UEX Business Description

Address 2 - 24 Higashi Shinagawa 2 - chome, Shinagawa - ku, Tokyo, JPN, +81 354606500
UEX Ltd is engaged in sales of stainless steel, titanium, and machinery equipment. The products and services of the company include stainless steel plate, steel strip, duplex stainless steel, cutting service, quality assurance, and quality control.
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円1,321.00
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