Wowow (TSE:4839) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.32 (As of Sep. 14, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TSE:4839 Wowow Inc TSE:4839
63 GF Score
Price 円1,004.00
GF Value 円1,136.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Wowow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Wowow TSE:4839 +0.20% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.32 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:4839 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,136.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 Media - Diversified companies, Wowow ranks better than 74.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-14), Wowow's current share price is 円1004.00. Wowow's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,167.54. Wowow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.32.

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

TSE:4839' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.64   Max: 1.45
Current: 0.32

During the past years, Wowow's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.45. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.64.

TSE:4839's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
74.83% of 739 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs TSE:4839: 0.32

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.

Wowow's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円705.696. 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3,167.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Wowow  (TSE:4839) 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.


Wowow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Wowow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wowow'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.

Wowow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Wowow Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.55 0.42 0.37 0.00 0.39

Wowow Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.32 0.46 0.45 0.39 0.00

TSE:4839 vs NXST: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Wowow'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.


Wowow Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Wowow 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1004.00/3167.54
=0.32

* 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.

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

For example, Wowow'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)
=705.696/112.7000*112.7000
=705.696

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Wowow Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 713.386 97.900 821.232
201606 731.651 98.100 840.541
201609 722.167 98.000 830.492
201612 712.052 98.400 815.531
201703 733.356 98.100 842.500
201706 736.023 98.500 842.130
201709 753.510 98.800 859.520
201712 756.956 99.400 858.239
201803 775.777 99.200 881.351
201806 743.063 99.200 844.185
201809 764.255 99.900 862.178
201812 766.700 99.700 866.671
201903 787.114 99.700 889.747
201906 751.250 99.800 848.355
201909 770.368 100.100 867.337
201912 762.106 100.500 854.620
202003 770.998 100.300 866.316
202006 727.650 99.900 820.882
202009 730.206 99.900 823.766
202012 732.682 99.300 831.553
202103 738.886 99.900 833.558
202106 738.516 99.500 836.490
202109 746.621 100.100 840.601
202112 678.229 100.100 763.600
202203 699.166 101.100 779.387
202206 674.774 101.800 747.024
202209 666.504 103.100 728.565
202212 667.805 104.100 722.974
202303 683.351 104.400 737.679
202306 651.628 105.200 698.084
202309 649.996 106.200 689.779
202312 664.136 106.800 700.825
202403 693.075 107.200 728.634
202406 666.773 108.200 694.504
202409 658.114 108.900 681.078
202503 0.000 111.100 0.000
202506 661.688 111.700 667.612
202509 666.997 112.000 671.166
202512 690.971 113.000 689.137
202603 705.696 112.700 705.696

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 0.32 mean?
Wowow (TSE:4839) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.32 as of Sep. 14, 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 Wowow and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Wowow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Wowow ranks #186 out of 739 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Wowow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Wowow's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.32 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.45. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. Wowow's value of 0.32 is 56.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wowow ranks #186 out of 739 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wowow has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wowow's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Wowow ranks #186 out of 739 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Wowow in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. Wowow's value of 0.32 is 56.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Wowow's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Wowow 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.74, based on 739 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. Wowow's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.32 is 56.8% 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 Wowow and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wowow's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.32, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wowow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowow (TSE:4839) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,136.16, compared to a current price of 円1,004.00 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.32, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 56.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.74. Wowow's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Wowow (TSE:4839), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.32 as of Sep. 14, 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 Wowow (TSE:4839) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowow stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,004.00 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,136.16. GuruFocus considers Wowow to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4839:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.32 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.64)
  • GF Value™: 円1,136.16 vs. price of 円1,004.00 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#186 of 739)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4839 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wowow Business Description

Address 21F, Akasaka Park Building, 5-2-20, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-6121
Wowow Inc is a broadcasting station operator based in Japan. The company operates its business through two segments namely Broadcast segment and Telemarketing segment through which it provides services through cable TV, communication satellite broadcasting and Internet Protocol television, based on producing and procuring programs and conducting TV broadcasting at a fee charged by broadcasting satellite. It also offers free program distribution service for TV members only and provides digital marketing support on the web, e-mail, mail order, and travel, event planning, and operation.
63GF Score

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