Ajinomoto Co (STU:AJI) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €3.79 (As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:AJI Ajinomoto Co Inc STU:AJI
84 GF Score
Price €28.18
GF Value €20.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ajinomoto Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Ajinomoto Co STU:AJI +0.97% 84 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €3.79 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:AJI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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.

Ajinomoto Co's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.381. 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 €3.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Ajinomoto Co's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.70% 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 Ajinomoto Co was 6.50% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.

As of today (2026-09-13), Ajinomoto Co's current stock price is €28.18. Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.79. Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 7.44.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Ajinomoto Co was 8.78. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 2.70.


Ajinomoto Co  (STU:AJI) 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.

Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=28.18/3.79
=7.44

* 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 Ajinomoto Co was 8.78. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 2.70.


Be Aware

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


Ajinomoto Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Ajinomoto Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto Co'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.

Ajinomoto Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Ajinomoto Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Ajinomoto 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 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 3.93 3.86 3.71 3.89 3.79

STU:AJI vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto Co'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.


Ajinomoto Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Ajinomoto Co 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, Ajinomoto Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.381/113.6000*113.6000
=4.381

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Ajinomoto Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.321 98.000 5.009
201612 4.552 98.400 5.255
201703 4.483 98.100 5.191
201706 4.429 98.500 5.108
201709 4.403 98.800 5.063
201712 4.491 99.400 5.133
201803 4.315 99.200 4.941
201806 4.368 99.200 5.002
201809 4.454 99.900 5.065
201812 4.473 99.700 5.097
201903 4.435 99.700 5.053
201906 4.529 99.800 5.155
201909 4.553 100.100 5.167
201912 4.635 100.500 5.239
202003 4.132 100.300 4.680
202006 4.251 99.900 4.834
202009 4.144 99.900 4.712
202012 4.301 99.300 4.920
202103 4.369 99.900 4.968
202106 4.313 99.500 4.924
202109 4.504 100.100 5.111
202112 4.673 100.100 5.303
202203 4.903 101.100 5.509
202206 4.933 101.800 5.505
202209 5.138 103.100 5.661
202212 4.946 104.100 5.397
202303 5.074 104.400 5.521
202306 4.950 105.200 5.345
202309 4.950 106.200 5.295
202312 4.946 106.800 5.261
202403 4.882 107.200 5.173
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 4.819 108.900 5.027
202412 5.055 110.700 5.187
202503 4.661 111.100 4.766
202506 4.300 111.700 4.373
202509 4.238 112.000 4.299
202512 4.226 113.000 4.248
202603 4.384 112.700 4.419
202606 4.381 113.600 4.381

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 €3.79 mean?
Ajinomoto Co (STU:AJI) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €3.79 as of Jun. 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors.
Is Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €3.79. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to KHC and GIS?
Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €3.79 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. Ajinomoto Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €3.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (STU:AJI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.88, compared to a current price of €28.18 — trading 35% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €3.79. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ajinomoto Co (STU:AJI), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €3.79 as of Jun. 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 Ajinomoto Co (STU:AJI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.18 is trading 35% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.88. GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AJI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €3.79
  • GF Value™: €20.88 vs. price of €28.18 (35% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Ajinomoto Co Business Description

Address 15-1, Kyobashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8315
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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