Japan Post Bank Co (FRA:5JP) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.92 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 83% Above Median

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FRA:5JP Japan Post Bank Co Ltd FRA:5JP
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What is Japan Post Bank Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Japan Post Bank Co FRA:5JP 59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.92 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 3.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:5JP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,302 Banks companies, Japan Post Bank Co ranks worse than 91.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Japan Post Bank Co's current share price is €18.00. Japan Post Bank Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.60. Japan Post Bank Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Post Bank Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:5JP' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.84   Med: 3.79   Max: 7.08
Current: 7.08

During the past years, Japan Post Bank Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.08. The lowest was 2.84. And the median was 3.79.

FRA:5JP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
91.24% of 1302 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.405 vs FRA:5JP: 7.08

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 Bank Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.687. 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 €2.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Japan Post Bank Co  (FRA:5JP) 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 Bank Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Japan Post Bank Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Post Bank 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 Bank Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Japan Post Bank Co Annual Data
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Japan Post Bank Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Japan Post Bank 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 Bank Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Post Bank Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Post Bank Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Japan Post Bank 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.

Japan Post Bank Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=18.00/2.60
=6.92

* 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 Bank Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Japan Post Bank Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=0.687/113.0000*113.0000
=0.687

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Japan Post Bank Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 0.742 97.900 0.856
201606 0.823 98.100 0.948
201609 0.887 98.000 1.023
201612 0.819 98.400 0.941
201703 0.841 98.100 0.969
201706 0.847 98.500 0.972
201709 0.799 98.800 0.914
201712 0.932 99.400 1.060
201803 0.858 99.200 0.977
201806 0.781 99.200 0.890
201809 0.816 99.900 0.923
201812 0.675 99.700 0.765
201903 0.778 99.700 0.882
201906 0.813 99.800 0.921
201909 0.792 100.100 0.894
201912 0.766 100.500 0.861
202003 0.783 100.300 0.882
202006 0.691 99.900 0.782
202009 0.808 99.900 0.914
202012 0.885 99.300 1.007
202103 1.168 99.900 1.321
202106 0.894 99.500 1.015
202109 1.208 100.100 1.364
202112 0.698 100.100 0.788
202203 0.722 101.100 0.807
202206 0.683 101.800 0.758
202209 0.683 103.100 0.749
202212 0.916 104.100 0.994
202303 0.679 104.400 0.735
202306 0.835 105.200 0.897
202309 0.830 106.200 0.883
202312 0.820 106.800 0.868
202403 0.887 107.200 0.935
202406 0.642 108.200 0.670
202409 0.816 108.900 0.847
202412 0.718 110.700 0.733
202503 0.684 111.100 0.696
202506 0.722 111.700 0.730
202509 0.774 112.000 0.781
202512 0.687 113.000 0.687

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 6.92 mean?
Japan Post Bank Co (FRA:5JP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.92 as of Jul. 28, 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 Bank Co and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 3.79. Over the past decade, Japan Post Bank Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.84 to 7.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Post Bank Co ranks #1188 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Japan Post Bank Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Japan Post Bank Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.92 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 3.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.84 to a high of 7.08. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. Japan Post Bank Co's value of 6.92 is 103.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Post Bank Co ranks #1188 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Post Bank Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Post Bank Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Japan Post Bank Co ranks #1188 out of 1302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Japan Post Bank Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. Japan Post Bank Co's value of 6.92 is 103.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Post Bank Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.84 to 7.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.79 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Japan Post Bank Co 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 PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.41, based on 1,302 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 Bank Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.92 is 103.2% 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 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 Bank Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Post Bank Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.92, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 3.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Post Bank Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Bank Co (FRA:5JP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.49, compared to a current price of €18.00 — trading 112% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.92, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 3.79 and 103.2% above the Banks industry median of 3.41. Japan Post Bank Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Bank Co (FRA:5JP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.92 as of Jul. 28, 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 Bank Co (FRA:5JP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Bank Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €18.00 is trading 112% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.49. GuruFocus considers Japan Post Bank Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5JP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.92 (83% above median its 10-year median of 3.79)
  • GF Value™: €8.49 vs. price of €18.00 (112% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 103.2% above the Banks median (#1188 of 1302)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5JP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Post Bank Co Business Description

Address 2-3-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8793
Japan Post Bank Co Ltd is the successor of the postal-savings system dating to the Meiji era. It was partially privatized in 2015, when the government sold to the public an 11% stake in parent company Japan Post Holdings, which in turn sold 11% stakes in Japan Post Bank and Japan Post Insurance to the public. Japan Post Bank is now 64% owned by Japan Post Holdings, which is majority owned by the government. The law requires Japan Post Holdings to divest itself of Japan Post Bank eventually. Japan Post Bank has 235 direct branches and also accepts deposits and sells investment products at more than 24,000 post offices across the country through a sales-agency agreement with Japan Post (an unlisted subsidiary of Japan Post Holdings).
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