Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.04 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9978 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9978
60 GF Score
Price 円44.00
GF Value 円47.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co TSE:9978 60 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.04 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:9978 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円47.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks better than 96.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current share price is 円44.00. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was 円1,250.64. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.04.

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

TSE:9978' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.04   Max: 0.14
Current: 0.04

During the past 13 years, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.14. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.04.

TSE:9978's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
96.09% of 793 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.49 vs TSE:9978: 0.04

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.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was 円329.896. 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1,250.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Aug25.

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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co  (TSE:9978) 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.


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bunkyodo Group 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.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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TSE:9978 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bunkyodo Group 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.


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bunkyodo Group 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.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=44.00/1250.64
=0.04

* 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.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 is calculated as:

For example, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Aug25 (Change)*Current CPI (Aug25)
=329.896/112.1000*112.1000
=329.896

Current CPI (Aug25) = 112.1000.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 2,300.576 97.900 2,634.265
201708 1,738.983 98.500 1,979.086
201808 1,959.524 99.800 2,201.028
201908 1,744.920 100.000 1,956.055
202008 1,497.082 100.100 1,676.552
202108 577.470 99.700 649.292
202208 387.215 102.700 422.656
202308 360.756 105.900 381.877
202408 268.313 109.100 275.691
202508 329.896 112.100 329.896

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 0.04 mean?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.04 as of Aug. 01, 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #31 out of 793 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 0.04 is 91.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #31 out of 793 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #31 out of 793 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 0.04 is 91.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Bunkyodo Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.49, based on 793 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.04 is 91.8% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円47.81, compared to a current price of 円44.00 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 91.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.49. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.04 as of Aug. 01, 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円44.00 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円47.81. GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.04 (near median its 10-year median of 0.04)
  • GF Value™: 円47.81 vs. price of 円44.00 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#31 of 793)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Business Description

Address 3-1-28 Kumoto Bunkyodo Mizonokuchi Main Store 5F, Takatsu-ku, Kanagawa, Kawasaki, JPN
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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