Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.70 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 52% Above Median

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TSE:6178 Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd TSE:6178
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Price 円2,480.50
GF Value 円1,618.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Japan Post Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Japan Post Holdings Co TSE:6178 -1.08% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:6178 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,618.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,301 Banks companies, Japan Post Holdings Co ranks better than 95.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Japan Post Holdings Co's current share price is 円2480.50. Japan Post Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,522.50. Japan Post Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.70.

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

TSE:6178' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.46   Max: 0.71
Current: 0.69

During the past years, Japan Post Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.71. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.46.

TSE:6178's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
95.23% of 1301 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.45 vs TSE:6178: 0.69

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 Holdings Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,055.578. 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3,522.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Japan Post Holdings Co  (TSE:6178) 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 Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Japan Post Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Japan Post Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Japan Post Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 0.38 0.42 0.47 0.51 0.61

Japan Post Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

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

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2480.50/3522.501
=0.70

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

For example, Japan Post Holdings Co'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)
=1055.578/112.7000*112.7000
=1,055.578

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Japan Post Holdings Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 805.533 98.100 925.419
201609 758.081 98.000 871.793
201612 815.116 98.400 933.573
201703 798.879 98.100 917.774
201706 780.565 98.500 893.093
201709 742.026 98.800 846.420
201712 810.810 99.400 919.299
201803 775.460 99.200 880.991
201806 767.615 99.200 872.079
201809 754.057 99.900 850.673
201812 799.053 99.700 903.242
201903 777.703 99.700 879.109
201906 725.467 99.800 819.240
201909 723.028 100.100 814.039
201912 745.542 100.500 836.046
202003 705.707 100.300 792.953
202006 680.212 99.900 767.366
202009 688.230 99.900 776.412
202012 740.350 99.300 840.256
202103 737.643 99.900 832.156
202106 708.635 99.500 802.645
202109 756.565 100.100 851.797
202112 723.851 100.100 814.965
202203 742.394 101.100 827.575
202206 735.358 101.800 814.095
202209 757.579 103.100 828.120
202212 834.427 104.100 903.361
202303 778.969 104.400 840.899
202306 813.325 105.200 871.309
202309 795.009 106.200 843.668
202312 843.321 106.800 889.909
202403 1,084.577 107.200 1,140.222
202406 833.015 108.200 867.660
202409 865.524 108.900 895.726
202412 915.290 110.700 931.826
202503 1,016.804 111.100 1,031.447
202506 932.366 111.700 940.713
202509 953.856 112.000 959.818
202512 944.253 113.000 941.746
202603 1,055.578 112.700 1,055.578

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 0.70 mean?
Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.70 as of Sep. 16, 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 Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Japan Post Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Post Holdings Co ranks #62 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Japan Post Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Japan Post Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.70 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.71. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.45. Japan Post Holdings Co's value of 0.70 is 79.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Post Holdings Co ranks #62 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Post Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Post Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Japan Post Holdings Co ranks #62 out of 1301 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Japan Post Holdings Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.45. Japan Post Holdings Co's value of 0.70 is 79.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Post Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Japan Post Holdings Co 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.45, based on 1,301 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 Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.70 is 79.7% 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 Japan Post Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Post Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Post Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,618.28, compared to a current price of 円2,480.50 — trading 53.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 79.7% below the Banks industry median of 3.45. Japan Post Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Japan Post Holdings Co (TSE:6178), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70 as of Sep. 16, 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 Holdings Co (TSE:6178) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,480.50 is trading 53.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,618.28. GuruFocus considers Japan Post Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6178:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.70 (52% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: 円1,618.28 vs. price of 円2,480.50 (53.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.7% below the Banks median (#62 of 1301)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Post Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges JPPHY:USA1JP:Germany
Address 2-3-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8791
Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd operates as a holding company. The firm, through its subsidiaries, provides postal, banking, and insurance services in Japan. The group's reportable segments are the Postal and Logistics Business, Post Office Counter Business, International Logistics Business, Real Estate Business, Banking Business, and Life Insurance Business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Life Insurance segment.
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円2,480.50
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