Nichicon (FRA:NH4) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.99 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 129% Above Median

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FRA:NH4 Nichicon Corp FRA:NH4
72 GF Score
Price €16.50
GF Value €7.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nichicon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nichicon FRA:NH4 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:NH4 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,979 Hardware companies, Nichicon ranks better than 51.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Nichicon's current share price is €16.50. Nichicon's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.29. Nichicon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.99.

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

FRA:NH4' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 0.87   Max: 3.02
Current: 1.93

During the past years, Nichicon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.02. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.87.

FRA:NH4's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.39% of 1979 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs FRA:NH4: 1.93

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.

Nichicon's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.708. 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 €8.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nichicon  (FRA:NH4) 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.


Nichicon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nichicon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nichicon'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.

Nichicon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nichicon 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 0.87 0.98 0.89 0.81 1.12

Nichicon 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 0.81 0.78 0.97 1.06 1.12

FRA:NH4 vs APH, GLW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nichicon'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.


Nichicon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Nichicon 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.

Nichicon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.50/8.29
=1.99

* 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.

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

For example, Nichicon'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)
=9.708/112.7000*112.7000
=9.708

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Nichicon Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.418 98.100 13.117
201609 11.853 98.000 13.631
201612 11.556 98.400 13.235
201703 11.892 98.100 13.662
201706 11.223 98.500 12.841
201709 11.036 98.800 12.589
201712 11.249 99.400 12.754
201803 10.290 99.200 11.690
201806 10.462 99.200 11.886
201809 10.234 99.900 11.545
201812 8.897 99.700 10.057
201903 9.053 99.700 10.233
201906 9.310 99.800 10.513
201909 9.713 100.100 10.936
201912 9.610 100.500 10.777
202003 9.287 100.300 10.435
202006 9.319 99.900 10.513
202009 9.428 99.900 10.636
202012 9.694 99.300 11.002
202103 9.847 99.900 11.109
202106 9.553 99.500 10.820
202109 9.961 100.100 11.215
202112 10.394 100.100 11.702
202203 10.343 101.100 11.530
202206 9.970 101.800 11.038
202209 9.940 103.100 10.866
202212 9.966 104.100 10.789
202303 10.095 104.400 10.898
202306 10.038 105.200 10.754
202309 10.082 106.200 10.699
202312 9.909 106.800 10.456
202403 9.954 107.200 10.465
202406 9.862 108.200 10.272
202409 10.367 108.900 10.729
202412 10.419 110.700 10.607
202503 10.204 111.100 10.351
202506 9.858 111.700 9.946
202509 9.639 112.000 9.699
202512 9.403 113.000 9.378
202603 9.708 112.700 9.708

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 1.99 mean?
Nichicon (FRA:NH4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 as of Jul. 24, 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 Nichicon and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Nichicon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichicon ranks #962 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Nichicon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nichicon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 3.02. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Nichicon's value of 1.99 is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichicon ranks #962 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichicon has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichicon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nichicon ranks #962 out of 1979 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Nichicon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Nichicon's value of 1.99 is 1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nichicon's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Nichicon 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 2.01, based on 1,979 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. Nichicon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 is 1% 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 Nichicon and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichicon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichicon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichicon (FRA:NH4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.35, compared to a current price of €16.50 — trading 124.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 1% below the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Nichicon's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichicon (FRA:NH4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Jul. 24, 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 Nichicon (FRA:NH4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichicon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.50 is trading 124.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.35. GuruFocus considers Nichicon to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NH4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.99 (129% above median its 10-year median of 0.87)
  • GF Value™: €7.35 vs. price of €16.50 (124.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1% below the Hardware median (#962 of 1979)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NH4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nichicon Business Description

Other Exchanges 6996:Japan
Address Karasumadori Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 604-0845
Nichicon Corp is a Japanese technological company. The company's product lines are aluminum electrolytic capacitors, plastic film capacitors, vehicle-to-home systems, household power storage systems, power sources for medical accelerators, power sources for academic study accelerators, chargers, power storage systems for public and industrial use, switching power supplies, function modules, voltage sag compensators, and long-life voltage sag compensators. Its key business regions are Japan, Asia, the U.S., and Europe.
72GF Score

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