ITmedia (TSE:2148) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.13 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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TSE:2148 ITmedia Inc TSE:2148
77 GF Score
Price 円1,160.00
GF Value 円1,694.74
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ITmedia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

ITmedia TSE:2148 -1.19% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.13 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 4.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:2148 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,694.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 732 Media - Diversified companies, ITmedia ranks worse than 85.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), ITmedia's current share price is 円1160.00. ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円370.32. ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.13.

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

TSE:2148' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 4.61   Max: 13.54
Current: 3.17

During the past years, ITmedia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 13.54. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 4.61.

TSE:2148's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
85.93% of 732 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.79 vs TSE:2148: 3.17

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.

ITmedia's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円123.027. 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 円370.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ITmedia  (TSE:2148) 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.


ITmedia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


ITmedia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ITmedia'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.

ITmedia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

ITmedia Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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ITmedia Quarterly Data
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TSE:2148 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ITmedia'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.


ITmedia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ITmedia 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.

ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1160.00/370.32
=3.13

* 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.

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

For example, ITmedia'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)
=123.027/112.7000*112.7000
=123.027

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

ITmedia Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 50.765 98.100 58.320
201609 57.148 98.000 65.720
201612 50.477 98.400 57.813
201703 63.528 98.100 72.983
201706 49.133 98.500 56.216
201709 57.073 98.800 65.103
201712 60.833 99.400 68.973
201803 66.417 99.200 75.456
201806 53.041 99.200 60.259
201809 56.767 99.900 64.040
201812 57.735 99.700 65.263
201903 90.949 99.700 102.808
201906 57.183 99.800 64.574
201909 66.120 100.100 74.443
201912 67.439 100.500 75.626
202003 75.765 100.300 85.132
202006 71.947 99.900 81.165
202009 84.637 99.900 95.481
202012 88.359 99.300 100.283
202103 93.635 99.900 105.632
202106 86.526 99.500 98.005
202109 96.484 100.100 108.629
202112 99.927 100.100 112.505
202203 118.742 101.100 132.366
202206 98.903 101.800 109.493
202209 111.235 103.100 121.592
202212 110.392 104.100 119.512
202303 116.683 104.400 125.960
202306 90.111 105.200 96.535
202309 102.634 106.200 108.916
202312 99.269 106.800 104.753
202403 110.541 107.200 116.212
202406 94.816 108.200 98.759
202409 102.419 108.900 105.993
202412 101.021 110.700 102.846
202503 117.016 111.100 118.701
202506 97.726 111.700 98.601
202509 103.255 112.000 103.900
202512 101.885 113.000 101.615
202603 123.027 112.700 123.027

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 3.13 mean?
ITmedia (TSE:2148) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.13 as of Jul. 24, 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 ITmedia and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 4.61. Over the past decade, ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 13.54. According to the industry distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #629 out of 732 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
ITmedia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.13 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 13.54. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. ITmedia's value of 3.13 is 296.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #629 out of 732 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ITmedia has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITmedia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #629 out of 732 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places ITmedia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. ITmedia's value of 3.13 is 296.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ITmedia's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 13.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.61 vs. the industry median of 0.79, ITmedia 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.79, based on 732 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. ITmedia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.13 is 296.2% 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 ITmedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ITmedia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.13, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 4.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITmedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITmedia (TSE:2148) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,694.74, compared to a current price of 円1,160.00 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.13, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.61 and 296.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.79. ITmedia's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 ITmedia (TSE:2148), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.13 as of Jul. 24, 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 ITmedia (TSE:2148) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITmedia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,160.00 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,694.74. GuruFocus considers ITmedia to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2148:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.13 (32% below median its 10-year median of 4.61)
  • GF Value™: 円1,694.74 vs. price of 円1,160.00 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 296.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#629 of 732)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ITmedia Business Description

Address 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Tokyo, JPN
ITmedia Inc is a Japan-based company engages in the provision of information and services related to technology and business fields.
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