Internet Initiative Japan (FRA:IIJ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.28 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 31% Above Median

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FRA:IIJ Internet Initiative Japan Inc FRA:IIJ
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What is Internet Initiative Japan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Internet Initiative Japan FRA:IIJ -6.52% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.28 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:IIJ with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, Internet Initiative Japan ranks worse than 73.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Internet Initiative Japan's current share price is €34.40. Internet Initiative Japan's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.06. Internet Initiative Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.28.

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

FRA:IIJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 1.74   Max: 2.84
Current: 2.39

During the past years, Internet Initiative Japan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.84. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.74.

FRA:IIJ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
73.18% of 302 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.175 vs FRA:IIJ: 2.39

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.

Internet Initiative Japan's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.887. 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 €15.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Internet Initiative Japan  (FRA:IIJ) 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.


Internet Initiative Japan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Internet Initiative Japan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Internet Initiative Japan'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.

Internet Initiative Japan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Internet Initiative Japan Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Internet Initiative Japan Quarterly Data
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FRA:IIJ vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Internet Initiative Japan'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.


Internet Initiative Japan Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Internet Initiative Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Internet Initiative Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Internet Initiative Japan 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.

Internet Initiative Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=34.40/15.06
=2.28

* 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.

Internet Initiative Japan's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Internet Initiative Japan's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.887/112.7000*112.7000
=5.887

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Internet Initiative Japan Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.318 98.100 3.812
201609 3.605 98.000 4.146
201612 3.525 98.400 4.037
201703 4.047 98.100 4.649
201706 3.636 98.500 4.160
201709 3.520 98.800 4.015
201712 3.692 99.400 4.186
201803 4.111 99.200 4.670
201806 3.855 99.200 4.380
201809 3.919 99.900 4.421
201812 4.208 99.700 4.757
201903 4.645 99.700 5.251
201906 4.507 99.800 5.090
201909 4.605 100.100 5.185
201912 4.688 100.500 5.257
202003 4.991 100.300 5.608
202006 4.590 99.900 5.178
202009 4.549 99.900 5.132
202012 4.752 99.300 5.393
202103 4.852 99.900 5.474
202106 4.403 99.500 4.987
202109 5.423 100.100 6.106
202112 4.844 100.100 5.454
202203 5.126 101.100 5.714
202206 4.528 101.800 5.013
202209 4.951 103.100 5.412
202212 4.884 104.100 5.287
202303 5.184 104.400 5.596
202306 4.457 105.200 4.775
202309 4.762 106.200 5.053
202312 5.224 106.800 5.513
202403 5.182 107.200 5.448
202406 4.769 108.200 4.967
202409 5.316 108.900 5.501
202412 5.745 110.700 5.849
202503 6.109 111.100 6.197
202506 5.185 111.700 5.231
202509 5.504 112.000 5.538
202512 5.382 113.000 5.368
202603 5.887 112.700 5.887

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 2.28 mean?
Internet Initiative Japan (FRA:IIJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.28 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 Internet Initiative Japan and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, Internet Initiative Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 2.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Internet Initiative Japan ranks #221 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Internet Initiative Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Internet Initiative Japan's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.28 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 2.84. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18. Internet Initiative Japan's value of 2.28 is 94% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Internet Initiative Japan ranks #221 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Internet Initiative Japan has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Internet Initiative Japan's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Internet Initiative Japan ranks #221 out of 302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Internet Initiative Japan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18. Internet Initiative Japan's value of 2.28 is 94% above this benchmark. Historically, Internet Initiative Japan's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 2.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Internet Initiative Japan 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.18, based on 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. Internet Initiative Japan's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.28 is 94% 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 Internet Initiative Japan and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Internet Initiative Japan's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.28, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Internet Initiative Japan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Internet Initiative Japan (FRA:IIJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.26, compared to a current price of €34.40 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.28, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 94% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.18. Internet Initiative Japan's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Internet Initiative Japan (FRA:IIJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.28 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 Internet Initiative Japan (FRA:IIJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Internet Initiative Japan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €34.40 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.26. GuruFocus considers Internet Initiative Japan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IIJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.28 (31% above median its 10-year median of 1.74)
  • GF Value™: €35.26 vs. price of €34.40 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94% above the Telecommunication Services median (#221 of 302)

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


Internet Initiative Japan Business Description

Address Iidabashi Grand Bloom, 2-10-2 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0071
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. is a provider of a variety of services including Internet access, outsourcing, and systems integration. Its Internet access services span dial-up, mobile, and broadband technologies. Its wide area network services allow secure data sharing over Internet virtual private networks, independently developed routers, and closed wide area networks. Its outsourcing services include cloud, content delivery, data center, and security services. The firm generates nearly all its revenue in Japan.
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