Ube (UBEOF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.63 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 19% Below Median


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What is Ube Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ube UBEOF 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates UBEOF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.39. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,284 Chemicals companies, Ube ranks better than 75.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), Ube's current share price is $15.285. Ube's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.08. Ube's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.63.

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

UBEOF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54   Med: 0.78   Max: 1.57
Current: 0.82

During the past years, Ube's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.57. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.78.

UBEOF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.62% of 1284 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs UBEOF: 0.82

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.

Ube's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.362. 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 $24.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ube  (OTCPK:UBEOF) 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.


Ube Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ube Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ube'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.

Ube Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ube 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 0.69 0.66 0.81 0.60 0.63

Ube Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.60 0.61 0.61 0.68 0.63

UBEOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ube'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.


Ube Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Ube 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.285/24.08
=0.63

* 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.

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

For example, Ube'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)
=28.362/112.7000*112.7000
=28.362

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Ube Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.792 98.100 26.184
201609 24.113 98.000 27.730
201612 22.501 98.400 25.771
201703 24.031 98.100 27.607
201706 24.715 98.500 28.278
201709 26.093 98.800 29.764
201712 26.684 99.400 30.254
201803 28.377 99.200 32.239
201806 27.079 99.200 30.764
201809 27.453 99.900 30.971
201812 27.948 99.700 31.592
201903 29.398 99.700 33.231
201906 29.801 99.800 33.653
201909 30.461 100.100 34.295
201912 30.295 100.500 33.973
202003 30.589 100.300 34.371
202006 30.313 99.900 34.197
202009 30.999 99.900 34.971
202012 32.174 99.300 36.516
202103 32.704 99.900 36.894
202106 32.408 99.500 36.707
202109 32.866 100.100 37.003
202112 32.424 100.100 36.505
202203 32.202 101.100 35.897
202206 29.344 101.800 32.486
202209 27.204 103.100 29.737
202212 28.079 104.100 30.399
202303 27.884 104.400 30.101
202306 27.121 105.200 29.055
202309 26.606 106.200 28.234
202312 27.548 106.800 29.070
202403 28.106 107.200 29.548
202406 27.279 108.200 28.414
202409 28.759 108.900 29.763
202412 25.920 110.700 26.388
202503 27.292 111.100 27.685
202506 27.998 111.700 28.249
202509 28.316 112.000 28.493
202512 28.048 113.000 27.974
202603 28.362 112.700 28.362

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 0.63 mean?
Ube (UBEOF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 as of Jul. 12, 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 Ube and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Ube's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Ube ranks #313 out of 1284 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Ube's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ube's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.57. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Ube's value of 0.63 is 62.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ube ranks #313 out of 1284 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ube has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ube's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ube ranks #313 out of 1284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ube in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Ube's value of 0.63 is 62.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ube's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Ube 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,284 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. Ube's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 is 62.9% 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 Ube and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ube's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ube stock overvalued right now?
Ube (UBEOF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.39, compared to a current price of $15.29 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 62.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Ube's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 Ube (UBEOF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Jul. 12, 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 Ube (UBEOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ube stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.29 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.39.

Key valuation signals for UBEOF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.63 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.78)
  • GF Value™: $11.39 vs. price of $15.29 (34.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.9% below the Chemicals median (#313 of 1284)

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


Ube Business Description

Other Exchanges 4208:JapanUBE:Germany
Address Seavans North Building, 1-2-1, Shibaura, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8449
Ube Corp manufactures and sells chemicals, construction materials, and machinery products. The firm organizes itself into five segments based on product type. The chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells a variety of chemicals including resins, rubber, silicon, and plastics. The cement and construction segment sells cement, plaster, and foundation materials to the construction and building industries. The pharmaceutical segment sells anti-allergic, anti-hypertensive, and anti-platelet drugs. The machinery and metal products segment sells die-casting and electric injection machines. The energy and environment segment generates electricity from coal and biomass. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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