Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.62 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:2170 Link and Motivation Inc TSE:2170
85 GF Score
Price 円597.00
GF Value 円614.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Link and Motivation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Link and Motivation TSE:2170 +0.51% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円614.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Link and Motivation ranks worse than 67.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Link and Motivation's current share price is 円597.00. Link and Motivation's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円367.87. Link and Motivation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.62.

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

TSE:2170' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 1.68   Max: 6.76
Current: 1.62

During the past years, Link and Motivation's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.76. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.68.

TSE:2170's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
67.46% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs TSE:2170: 1.62

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.

Link and Motivation's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円96.895. 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367.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Link and Motivation  (TSE:2170) 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.


Link and Motivation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Link and Motivation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation'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.

Link and Motivation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Link and Motivation Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.82 1.99 1.65 1.68 1.39

Link and Motivation Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 1.47 1.37 1.46 1.39 1.50

TSE:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.


Link and Motivation Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Link and Motivation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Link and Motivation 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.

Link and Motivation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=597.00/367.87
=1.62

* 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.

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

For example, Link and Motivation'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)
=96.895/112.7000*112.7000
=96.895

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Link and Motivation Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 76.490 98.100 87.874
201609 76.844 98.000 88.371
201612 80.106 98.400 91.747
201703 82.899 98.100 95.237
201706 87.813 98.500 100.472
201709 85.683 98.800 97.738
201712 92.907 99.400 105.338
201803 91.288 99.200 103.711
201806 97.915 99.200 111.240
201809 93.626 99.900 105.622
201812 95.302 99.700 107.729
201903 86.999 99.700 98.343
201906 94.157 99.800 106.328
201909 89.466 100.100 100.727
201912 91.695 100.500 102.826
202003 89.066 100.300 100.077
202006 76.771 99.900 86.608
202009 82.490 99.900 93.059
202012 45.072 99.300 51.154
202103 75.742 99.900 85.447
202106 80.639 99.500 91.337
202109 75.666 100.100 85.190
202112 78.187 100.100 88.029
202203 71.234 101.100 79.407
202206 79.185 101.800 87.664
202209 68.419 103.100 74.790
202212 75.088 104.100 81.291
202303 71.781 104.400 77.488
202306 77.973 105.200 83.532
202309 74.680 106.200 79.251
202312 80.379 106.800 84.819
202403 76.521 107.200 80.447
202406 89.868 108.200 93.606
202409 87.539 108.900 90.594
202412 93.389 110.700 95.076
202503 88.048 111.100 89.316
202506 99.248 111.700 100.137
202509 95.239 112.000 95.834
202512 104.675 113.000 104.397
202603 96.895 112.700 96.895

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 1.62 mean?
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.62 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Link and Motivation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 6.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #483 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Link and Motivation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Link and Motivation's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.62 is near median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 6.76. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Link and Motivation's value of 1.62 is 80% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #483 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #483 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Link and Motivation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Link and Motivation's value of 1.62 is 80% above this benchmark. Historically, Link and Motivation's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 6.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Link and Motivation 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.90, based on 716 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. Link and Motivation's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.62 is 80% 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link and Motivation's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円614.27, compared to a current price of 円597.00 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 80% above the Business Services industry median of 0.90. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円597.00 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円614.27. GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.62 (near median its 10-year median of 1.68)
  • GF Value™: 円614.27 vs. price of 円597.00 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80% above the Business Services median (#483 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Link and Motivation Business Description

Address 4-12-15 Ginza, Kabukiza Tower,15th Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0061
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
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