Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.64 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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TSE:9969 Shokubun Co Ltd TSE:9969
57 GF Score
Price 円235.00
GF Value 円237.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Shokubun Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Shokubun Co TSE:9969 -0.84% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:9969 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円237.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Restaurants companies, Shokubun Co ranks better than 53.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Shokubun Co's current share price is 円235.00. Shokubun Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円143.36. Shokubun Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.64.

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

TSE:9969' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 1.48   Max: 2.16
Current: 1.65

During the past 13 years, Shokubun Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.16. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.48.

TSE:9969's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.54% of 254 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.82 vs TSE:9969: 1.65

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.

Shokubun Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円152.700. 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143.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Shokubun Co  (TSE:9969) 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.


Shokubun Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Shokubun Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shokubun 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.

Shokubun Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Shokubun Co 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 1.28 1.45 1.75 1.58 1.67

Shokubun Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 1.75 1.64 1.58 0.00 1.67

TSE:9969 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Shokubun 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.


Shokubun Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shokubun Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shokubun 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=235.00/143.36
=1.64

* 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.

Shokubun Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Shokubun Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=152.7/112.7000*112.7000
=152.700

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

Shokubun Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 176.159 98.100 202.376
201803 87.504 99.200 99.412
201903 42.427 99.700 47.959
202003 51.842 100.300 58.251
202103 149.726 99.900 168.910
202203 162.616 101.100 181.274
202303 171.444 104.400 185.074
202403 169.354 107.200 178.043
202503 157.318 111.100 159.584
202603 152.700 112.700 152.700

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 1.64 mean?
Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 as of Aug. 04, 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 Shokubun Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Shokubun Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #118 out of 254 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Shokubun Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Shokubun Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.16. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Shokubun Co's value of 1.64 is 9.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #118 out of 254 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shokubun Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shokubun Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #118 out of 254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Shokubun Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Shokubun Co's value of 1.64 is 9.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Shokubun Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Shokubun 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 Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Restaurants companies is 1.82, based on 254 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. Shokubun Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 is 9.9% 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 Shokubun Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shokubun Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shokubun Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円237.45, compared to a current price of 円235.00 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 9.9% below the Restaurants industry median of 1.82. Shokubun Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Shokubun Co (TSE:9969), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 as of Aug. 04, 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 Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円235.00 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円237.45. GuruFocus considers Shokubun Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9969:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.64 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: 円237.45 vs. price of 円235.00 (1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.9% below the Restaurants median (#118 of 254)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9969 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shokubun Co Business Description

Address 1807 3-chome Takadai 3 Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 463-8536
Shokubun Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the delivery of home-use comprehensive food, commercial grocery sales, and consultation management of business meals. It offers various services including menu planning, product development, purchasing business, quality management, delivery of household foodstuffs, balanced nutrition box lunch delivery, and sale of souvenir dishes, gift planning, and tailored dishes according to the season.
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