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Japan Post Insurance CoFRA:4JP -2.65%71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:4JP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Insurance companies, Japan Post Insurance Co ranks better than 78.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4JP'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.59
Current: 0.59
During the past years, Japan Post Insurance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.59. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.45.
FRA:4JP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 78.1% of 411
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs FRA:4JP: 0.59
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Japan Post Insurance Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.411. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €16.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Japan Post Insurance Co (FRA:4JP) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Japan Post Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Japan Post Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
Japan Post Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
FRA:4JP vs AFL, MET, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
Japan Post Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Japan Post Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.
* 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.
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 PS Ratio of 0.56 mean?
Japan Post Insurance Co (FRA:4JP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.56 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Japan Post Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Post Insurance Co ranks #90 out of 411 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Japan Post Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.56 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.59. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.20. Japan Post Insurance Co's value of 0.56 is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Post Insurance Co ranks #90 out of 411 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Post Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Post Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Japan Post Insurance Co ranks #90 out of 411 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Japan Post Insurance Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.20. Japan Post Insurance Co's value of 0.56 is 53.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Post Insurance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Japan Post Insurance 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 PS Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.20, based on 411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Japan Post Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.56 is 53.3% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Japan Post Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Post Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Post Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Insurance Co (FRA:4JP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.81, compared to a current price of €9.20 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 53.3% below the Insurance industry median of 1.20. Japan Post Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Post Insurance Co (FRA:4JP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56 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 Japan Post Insurance Co (FRA:4JP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Insurance Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.20 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.81.
GuruFocus considers Japan Post Insurance Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4JP:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.56 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: €7.81 vs. price of €9.20 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% below the Insurance median (#90 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4JP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Post Insurance Co Ltd is a life insurance company based in Japan. It is engaged in the life insurance business and the postal life insurance management business. In addition, it provides agency and administrative services for other insurance companies, including foreign insurance companies and other financial services companies, as well as loan guarantees and other related businesses. The group has only one segment, namely, the Life Insurance Business in Japan.
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