Ajinomoto Co (STU:AJI) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.37 (As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:AJI Ajinomoto Co Inc STU:AJI
77 GF Score
Price €29.97
GF Value €20.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ajinomoto Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Ajinomoto Co STU:AJI -3.29% 77 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.37 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:AJI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ajinomoto Co's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.085. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €0.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Ajinomoto Co's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 13.50% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Ajinomoto Co was 15.80% per year. The lowest was 1.60% per year. And the median was 7.30% per year.

As of today (2026-08-15), Ajinomoto Co's current stock price is €29.97. Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.37. Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 81.00.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Ajinomoto Co was 90.76. The lowest was 22.58. And the median was 38.43.


Ajinomoto Co  (STU:AJI) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=29.97/0.37
=81.00

* 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 Price-to-FCF of Ajinomoto Co was 90.76. The lowest was 22.58. And the median was 38.43.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Ajinomoto Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Ajinomoto Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share Chart

Ajinomoto Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.31 0.33 0.38 0.39

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 FCF 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 0.35 0.36 0.36 0.39 0.37

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

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Price-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Ajinomoto Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-0.085/113.6000*113.6000
=-0.085

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Ajinomoto Co Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.001 98.000 0.001
201612 -0.091 98.400 -0.105
201703 0.206 98.100 0.239
201706 0.009 98.500 0.010
201709 0.015 98.800 0.017
201712 0.071 99.400 0.081
201803 0.231 99.200 0.265
201806 -0.034 99.200 -0.039
201809 0.011 99.900 0.013
201812 0.095 99.700 0.108
201903 0.241 99.700 0.275
201906 0.016 99.800 0.018
201909 -0.005 100.100 -0.006
201912 0.145 100.500 0.164
202003 0.091 100.300 0.103
202006 0.102 99.900 0.116
202009 0.080 99.900 0.091
202012 0.168 99.300 0.192
202103 0.225 99.900 0.256
202106 -0.025 99.500 -0.029
202109 0.091 100.100 0.103
202112 0.197 100.100 0.224
202203 0.200 101.100 0.225
202206 -0.008 101.800 -0.009
202209 0.003 103.100 0.003
202212 0.151 104.100 0.165
202303 0.147 104.400 0.160
202306 -0.026 105.200 -0.028
202309 0.143 106.200 0.153
202312 0.196 106.800 0.208
202403 0.268 107.200 0.284
202406 0.085 108.200 0.089
202409 0.121 108.900 0.126
202412 0.303 110.700 0.311
202503 0.193 111.100 0.197
202506 0.000 111.700 0.000
202509 0.232 112.000 0.235
202512 0.270 113.000 0.271
202603 0.263 112.700 0.265
202606 -0.085 113.600 -0.085

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.37 mean?
Ajinomoto Co (STU:AJI) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.37 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ajinomoto Co and its competitors.
Is Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.37. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to KHC and GIS?
Ajinomoto Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.37 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 FCF per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. Ajinomoto Co's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.37. 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 €20.73, compared to a current price of €29.97 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.37. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ajinomoto Co (STU:AJI), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.37 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 €29.97 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.73. GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AJI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.37
  • GF Value™: €20.73 vs. price of €29.97 (44.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 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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