Nippon Chemi-Con (FRA:NCZ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.05 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 114% Above Median

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FRA:NCZ Nippon Chemi-Con Corp FRA:NCZ
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Price €16.90
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What is Nippon Chemi-Con Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nippon Chemi-Con FRA:NCZ +2.42% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:NCZ with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Nippon Chemi-Con ranks better than 70.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Nippon Chemi-Con's current share price is €16.90. Nippon Chemi-Con's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.07. Nippon Chemi-Con's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Chemi-Con's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:NCZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.49   Max: 1.89
Current: 1.05

During the past years, Nippon Chemi-Con's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.89. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.49.

FRA:NCZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
70.64% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs FRA:NCZ: 1.05

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.

Nippon Chemi-Con's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.141. 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 €16.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nippon Chemi-Con  (FRA:NCZ) 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.


Nippon Chemi-Con Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nippon Chemi-Con Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Chemi-Con'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.

Nippon Chemi-Con Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nippon Chemi-Con 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 0.54 0.61 0.44 0.28 0.47

Nippon Chemi-Con Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.38 0.53 0.47 0.47 0.00

FRA:NCZ vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Chemi-Con'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.


Nippon Chemi-Con Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Chemi-Con's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Chemi-Con's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Nippon Chemi-Con 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.

Nippon Chemi-Con's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.90/16.07
=1.05

* 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.

Nippon Chemi-Con's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Nippon Chemi-Con'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)
=14.141/112.7000*112.7000
=14.141

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Nippon Chemi-Con Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 30.543 98.100 35.089
201609 30.017 98.000 34.520
201612 30.022 98.400 34.385
201703 32.110 98.100 36.889
201706 31.516 98.500 36.059
201709 30.360 98.800 34.631
201712 29.854 99.400 33.849
201803 23.042 99.200 26.178
201806 23.643 99.200 26.861
201809 22.745 99.900 25.659
201812 23.248 99.700 26.279
201903 23.262 99.700 26.295
201906 22.843 99.800 25.796
201909 22.435 100.100 25.259
201912 21.492 100.500 24.101
202003 20.364 100.300 22.882
202006 19.264 99.900 21.732
202009 18.803 99.900 21.212
202012 17.509 99.300 19.872
202103 19.663 99.900 22.182
202106 20.175 99.500 22.851
202109 21.224 100.100 23.896
202112 15.290 100.100 17.215
202203 16.772 101.100 18.696
202206 15.985 101.800 17.697
202209 17.337 103.100 18.951
202212 17.507 104.100 18.953
202303 17.318 104.400 18.695
202306 12.128 105.200 12.993
202309 9.501 106.200 10.083
202312 14.072 106.800 14.849
202403 15.266 107.200 16.049
202406 15.152 108.200 15.782
202409 15.940 108.900 16.496
202412 15.716 110.700 16.000
202503 16.328 111.100 16.563
202506 14.998 111.700 15.132
202509 14.417 112.000 14.507
202512 13.084 113.000 13.049
202603 14.141 112.700 14.141

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 1.05 mean?
Nippon Chemi-Con (FRA:NCZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 as of Aug. 16, 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 Nippon Chemi-Con and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Nippon Chemi-Con's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Chemi-Con ranks #576 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Nippon Chemi-Con's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Chemi-Con's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.89. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Nippon Chemi-Con's value of 1.05 is 50.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Chemi-Con ranks #576 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Chemi-Con has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Chemi-Con's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Chemi-Con ranks #576 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Nippon Chemi-Con in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Nippon Chemi-Con's value of 1.05 is 50.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Chemi-Con's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Nippon Chemi-Con 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.12, based on 1,962 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. Nippon Chemi-Con's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 is 50.4% 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 Nippon Chemi-Con and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Chemi-Con's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Chemi-Con stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chemi-Con (FRA:NCZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.31, compared to a current price of €16.90 — trading 167.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 50.4% below the Hardware industry median of 2.12. Nippon Chemi-Con's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Nippon Chemi-Con (FRA:NCZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Aug. 16, 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 Nippon Chemi-Con (FRA:NCZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chemi-Con stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.90 is trading 167.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.31. GuruFocus considers Nippon Chemi-Con to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NCZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.05 (114% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
  • GF Value™: €6.31 vs. price of €16.90 (167.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.4% below the Hardware median (#576 of 1962)

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


Nippon Chemi-Con Business Description

Other Exchanges 6997:Japan
Address 5-6-4, Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8605
Nippon Chemi-Con Corp is a Japan-based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of aluminum materials, capacitors, precision mechanical components, and electronics. The company provides the manufacture and sale of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and related products including aluminum foils. It also provides multilayer ceramic capacitors, film capacitors, metal oxide varistors TNR, nanocrystalline/amorphous/dust choke coils, electric double layer capacitors, and electro-mechanical products.
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