Ministop Co (TSE:9946) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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TSE:9946 Ministop Co Ltd TSE:9946
61 GF Score
Price 円1,843.00
GF Value 円1,897.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ministop Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ministop Co TSE:9946 +0.22% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:9946 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,897.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 231 Retail - Defensive companies, Ministop Co ranks better than 67.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Ministop Co's current share price is 円1843.00. Ministop Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,612.60. Ministop Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.14.

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

TSE:9946' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.82   Max: 1.3
Current: 1.12

During the past years, Ministop Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.30. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.82.

TSE:9946's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.1% of 231 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs TSE:9946: 1.12

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.

Ministop Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円912.093. 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1,612.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Ministop Co  (TSE:9946) 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.


Ministop Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ministop Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ministop 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.

Ministop Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ministop Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 0.77 0.89 0.96 1.18

Ministop Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 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 1.07 1.19 1.27 1.18 0.00

TSE:9946 vs KR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ministop 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.


Ministop Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ministop Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9946
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Ministop 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1843.00/1612.60
=1.14

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=912.093/112.2000*112.2000
=912.093

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

Ministop Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 1,999.896 98.200 2,285.014
201608 1,992.681 97.900 2,283.747
201611 1,989.988 98.600 2,264.469
201702 1,971.499 98.100 2,254.864
201705 1,946.896 98.600 2,215.433
201708 1,980.504 98.500 2,255.965
201711 1,975.846 99.100 2,237.033
201802 1,913.879 99.500 2,158.163
201805 1,875.871 99.300 2,119.564
201808 1,901.393 99.800 2,137.638
201811 1,862.178 100.000 2,089.364
201902 1,765.570 99.700 1,986.930
201905 1,632.837 100.000 1,832.043
201908 1,520.795 100.000 1,706.332
201911 1,528.347 100.500 1,706.274
202002 1,350.178 100.300 1,510.369
202005 1,255.145 100.100 1,406.866
202008 1,248.699 100.100 1,399.641
202011 1,230.706 99.500 1,387.791
202102 1,112.720 99.800 1,250.974
202105 1,051.879 99.400 1,187.332
202108 1,000.586 99.700 1,126.036
202111 962.737 100.100 1,079.112
202202 980.421 100.700 1,092.386
202205 1,458.635 101.800 1,607.651
202208 1,485.419 102.700 1,622.824
202211 1,460.565 103.900 1,577.242
202302 1,399.828 104.000 1,510.199
202305 1,379.490 105.100 1,472.681
202308 1,411.134 105.900 1,495.082
202311 1,389.176 106.900 1,458.050
202402 1,366.369 106.900 1,434.112
202405 1,318.763 108.100 1,368.781
202408 1,335.046 109.100 1,372.980
202411 1,283.784 110.000 1,309.460
202502 1,120.725 110.800 1,134.886
202505 1,104.626 111.800 1,108.578
202508 1,126.689 112.100 1,127.694
202511 1,027.303 113.200 1,018.228
202602 912.093 112.200 912.093

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 1.14 mean?
Ministop Co (TSE:9946) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 as of Aug. 05, 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 Ministop Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Ministop Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Ministop Co ranks #76 out of 231 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Ministop Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ministop Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.30. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Ministop Co's value of 1.14 is 30.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ministop Co ranks #76 out of 231 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ministop Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ministop Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ministop Co ranks #76 out of 231 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ministop Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Ministop Co's value of 1.14 is 30.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ministop Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Ministop 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.65, based on 231 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. Ministop Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 30.9% 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 Ministop Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ministop Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ministop Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ministop Co (TSE:9946) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,897.00, compared to a current price of 円1,843.00 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 30.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.65. Ministop Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Ministop Co (TSE:9946), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Aug. 05, 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 Ministop Co (TSE:9946) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ministop Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,843.00 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,897.00. GuruFocus considers Ministop Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9946:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: 円1,897.00 vs. price of 円1,843.00 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#76 of 231)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9946 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ministop Co Business Description

Address AEON Tower, 1-5-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, JPN, 261-8515
Ministop Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in operating a convenience store chain. The company offers fresh products, like rice balls, lunch boxes, hot snacks, sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, as well as beverages, sweets, miscellaneous products, and other items. The company provides seating areas for customers to eat foods and have a rest. Consumers can use Wi-Fi in the stores of the company, and can make tax-free purchases in some stores. The company also provides additional services, like bill payment, photocopying, ATM access, and other services.
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