Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.46 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 40% Above Median

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FRA:MUG Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc FRA:MUG
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Price €22.80
GF Value €14.48
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What is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co FRA:MUG -7.32% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:MUG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,278 Chemicals companies, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks better than 53.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current share price is €22.80. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.67. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MUG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 1.04   Max: 2.33
Current: 1.5

During the past years, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.33. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.04.

FRA:MUG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.6% of 1278 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.665 vs FRA:MUG: 1.50

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.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.094. 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 €15.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co  (FRA:MUG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value 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 PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.04 0.88 1.06 0.86 1.24

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 0.86 0.80 0.94 0.99 1.24

FRA:MUG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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.


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB 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 PB Ratio.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.80/15.67
=1.46

* 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.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co'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)
=18.094/112.7000*112.7000
=18.094

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.252 98.100 16.373
201609 15.087 98.000 17.350
201612 15.249 98.400 17.465
201703 16.295 98.100 18.720
201706 16.277 98.500 18.624
201709 16.037 98.800 18.293
201712 16.070 99.400 18.220
201803 16.733 99.200 19.010
201806 17.399 99.200 19.767
201809 17.902 99.900 20.196
201812 18.322 99.700 20.711
201903 18.746 99.700 21.190
201906 19.205 99.800 21.687
201909 19.922 100.100 22.430
201912 19.667 100.500 22.054
202003 19.905 100.300 22.366
202006 19.635 99.900 22.151
202009 19.381 99.900 21.864
202012 19.209 99.300 21.801
202103 19.477 99.900 21.973
202106 19.320 99.500 21.883
202109 20.373 100.100 22.937
202112 20.623 100.100 23.219
202203 20.934 101.100 23.336
202206 20.046 101.800 22.192
202209 20.953 103.100 22.904
202212 20.691 104.100 22.400
202303 20.754 104.400 22.404
202306 20.100 105.200 21.533
202309 20.175 106.200 21.410
202312 20.294 106.800 21.415
202403 20.172 107.200 21.207
202406 19.805 108.200 20.629
202409 21.248 108.900 21.989
202412 21.110 110.700 21.491
202503 21.297 111.100 21.604
202506 20.439 111.700 20.622
202509 18.738 112.000 18.855
202512 17.936 113.000 17.888
202603 18.094 112.700 18.094

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46 mean?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #593 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 2.33. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's value of 1.46 is 12.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #593 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #593 out of 1278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's value of 1.46 is 12.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 2.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.67, based on 1,278 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46 is 12.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.48, compared to a current price of €22.80 — trading 57.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 12.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46 as of Jul. 19, 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.80 is trading 57.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.48. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MUG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.46 (40% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
  • GF Value™: €14.48 vs. price of €22.80 (57.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.3% below the Chemicals median (#593 of 1278)

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


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MBSHY:USA4182:Japan
Address 2-5-2 Marunouchi, Mitsubishi Building Headquarters, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8324
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products. The company operates through two main divisions: the Green Energy & Chemicals Division, which produces methanol, ammonia-based chemicals, life science products, aromatic chemicals, foam plastics, and electricity; and the Functional Chemicals Division, which manufactures inorganic chemicals, plastic lens monomers, engineering plastics, electronic materials, and oxygen absorbers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Functional Chemicals Division.
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