Komatsu (WBO:KOMT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.65 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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WBO:KOMT Komatsu Ltd WBO:KOMT
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What is Komatsu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Komatsu WBO:KOMT -2.96% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.65 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates WBO:KOMT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.69. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 164 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Komatsu ranks worse than 71.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Komatsu's current share price is €37.99. Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.34. Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.65.

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

WBO:KOMT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02   Med: 1.93   Max: 3.48
Current: 2.83

During the past years, Komatsu's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.48. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.93.

WBO:KOMT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.34% of 164 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs WBO:KOMT: 2.83

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.

Komatsu's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.238. 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 €14.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Komatsu  (WBO:KOMT) 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.


Komatsu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Komatsu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Komatsu'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.

Komatsu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Komatsu 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 1.70 1.70 2.08 1.82 2.33

Komatsu 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 1.82 1.96 2.09 1.97 2.33

WBO:KOMT vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Komatsu'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.


Komatsu Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Komatsu 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=37.99/14.34
=2.65

* 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.

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

For example, Komatsu'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)
=21.238/112.7000*112.7000
=21.238

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Komatsu Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.677 98.100 14.564
201609 13.252 98.000 15.240
201612 13.453 98.400 15.408
201703 13.845 98.100 15.906
201706 13.611 98.500 15.573
201709 13.320 98.800 15.194
201712 13.365 99.400 15.153
201803 13.495 99.200 15.332
201806 13.988 99.200 15.892
201809 14.406 99.900 16.252
201812 14.258 99.700 16.117
201903 15.316 99.700 17.313
201906 15.411 99.800 17.403
201909 15.988 100.100 18.000
201912 15.758 100.500 17.671
202003 15.764 100.300 17.713
202006 15.410 99.900 17.384
202009 15.124 99.900 17.062
202012 15.079 99.300 17.114
202103 15.636 99.900 17.639
202106 15.410 99.500 17.454
202109 16.307 100.100 18.360
202112 16.974 100.100 19.111
202203 18.084 101.100 20.159
202206 18.267 101.800 20.223
202209 19.212 103.100 21.001
202212 17.816 104.100 19.288
202303 18.767 104.400 20.259
202306 18.775 105.200 20.114
202309 19.197 106.200 20.372
202312 19.096 106.800 20.151
202403 19.692 107.200 20.702
202406 19.912 108.200 20.740
202409 20.049 108.900 20.749
202412 21.041 110.700 21.421
202503 21.339 111.100 21.646
202506 20.341 111.700 20.523
202509 20.418 112.000 20.546
202512 20.420 113.000 20.366
202603 21.238 112.700 21.238

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 2.65 mean?
Komatsu (WBO:KOMT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.65 as of Aug. 18, 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 Komatsu and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Komatsu ranks #117 out of 164 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Komatsu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.65 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 3.48. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Komatsu's value of 2.65 is 69.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Komatsu ranks #117 out of 164 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Komatsu has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Komatsu's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Komatsu ranks #117 out of 164 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Komatsu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Komatsu's value of 2.65 is 69.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Komatsu's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Komatsu 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.56, based on 164 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. Komatsu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.65 is 69.9% 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 Komatsu and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Komatsu's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.65, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Komatsu stock overvalued right now?
Komatsu (WBO:KOMT) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.65. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.69, compared to a current price of €37.99 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.65, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 69.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.56. Komatsu's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Komatsu (WBO:KOMT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.65 as of Aug. 18, 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 Komatsu (WBO:KOMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Komatsu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €37.99 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.69.

Key valuation signals for WBO:KOMT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.65 (37% above median its 10-year median of 1.93)
  • GF Value™: €26.69 vs. price of €37.99 (42.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#117 of 164)

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


Komatsu Business Description

Address 1-2-20 Kaigan, Shiodome Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8316
Komatsu, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world's second-largest manufacturer of construction, mining, and utility equipment, with a legacy dating back to 1921. Operating in over 150 countries, Komatsu delivers a full suite of heavy machinery, intelligent solutions, and lifecycle services across infrastructure, energy, natural resources, and industrial sectors.
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