Kikkoman (FRA:KIK) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €2.86 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:KIK Kikkoman Corp FRA:KIK
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Price €9.25
GF Value €10.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Kikkoman FRA:KIK -2.47% 90 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €2.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KIK with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kikkoman's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.349. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €2.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Kikkoman's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Kikkoman was 12.20% per year. The lowest was 5.60% per year. And the median was 9.95% per year.

As of today (2026-09-15), Kikkoman's current stock price is €9.25. Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.86. Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 3.23.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Kikkoman was 7.85. The lowest was 3.18. And the median was 5.02.


Kikkoman  (FRA:KIK) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.25/2.864
=3.23

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Kikkoman was 7.85. The lowest was 3.18. And the median was 5.02.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Kikkoman Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Kikkoman Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 2.75 2.79 2.84 2.86 2.92

FRA:KIK vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

For example, Kikkoman's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.349/112.7000*112.7000
=3.349

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kikkoman Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 1.828 97.900 2.104
201606 1.978 98.100 2.272
201609 1.994 98.000 2.293
201612 2.055 98.400 2.354
201703 2.124 98.100 2.440
201706 2.019 98.500 2.310
201709 1.997 98.800 2.278
201712 2.012 99.400 2.281
201803 2.017 99.200 2.291
201806 2.110 99.200 2.397
201809 2.154 99.900 2.430
201812 2.229 99.700 2.520
201903 2.267 99.700 2.563
201906 2.269 99.800 2.562
201909 2.421 100.100 2.726
201912 2.418 100.500 2.712
202003 2.443 100.300 2.745
202006 2.429 99.900 2.740
202009 2.420 99.900 2.730
202012 2.387 99.300 2.709
202106 2.526 99.500 2.861
202109 2.668 100.100 3.004
202112 2.732 100.100 3.076
202203 2.814 101.100 3.137
202206 2.901 101.800 3.212
202209 3.084 103.100 3.371
202212 3.017 104.100 3.266
202303 3.012 104.400 3.251
202306 2.950 105.200 3.160
202309 3.101 106.200 3.291
202312 3.109 106.800 3.281
202403 3.204 107.200 3.368
202406 3.207 108.200 3.340
202409 3.294 108.900 3.409
202412 3.453 110.700 3.515
202503 3.389 111.100 3.438
202506 3.189 111.700 3.218
202509 3.277 112.000 3.297
202512 3.249 113.000 3.240
202603 3.349 112.700 3.349

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €2.86 mean?
Kikkoman (FRA:KIK) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €2.86 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kikkoman and its competitors.
Is Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Kikkoman's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €2.86. Overall, Kikkoman has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to KHC and GIS?
Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €2.86 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kikkoman and its competitors. Kikkoman's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kikkoman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman (FRA:KIK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.65, compared to a current price of €9.25 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €2.86. Kikkoman's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kikkoman (FRA:KIK), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €2.86 as of Mar. 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 Kikkoman (FRA:KIK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.25 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.65. GuruFocus considers Kikkoman to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KIK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €2.86
  • GF Value™: €10.65 vs. price of €9.25 (13.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Kikkoman Business Description

Address 250 Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Noda, JPN, 278-8601
Kikkoman was founded in 1917 following the merger of eight family-owned companies in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest soy sauce manufacturer in Japan and the US. Domestically, it sells a broad range of food and beverage products, including but not limited to soy sauce, soy milk, licensed Del Monte products, and liquor. Kikkoman's products are shipped to over 100 countries with eight global production plants across the US, Asia, Europe, and South America. Apart from food manufacturing, Kikkoman also operates a wholesale business that resells Asian foods globally.
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