KANKF (Kaneka) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.75 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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KANKF Kaneka Corp KANKF
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Price $30.28
GF Value $23.92
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What is Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kaneka KANKF 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates KANKF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.92. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Chemicals companies, Kaneka ranks better than 74.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Kaneka's current share price is $30.275. Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $40.47. Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.75.

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

KANKF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.76   Max: 1.39
Current: 0.87

During the past years, Kaneka's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.76.

KANKF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
74.08% of 1273 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs KANKF: 0.87

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.

Kaneka's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52.259. 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 $40.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kaneka  (OTCPK:KANKF) 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.


Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaneka'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.

Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kaneka 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 0.73 0.66 0.68 0.63 0.75

Kaneka 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 0.63 0.65 0.68 0.69 0.75

KANKF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kaneka'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.


Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Kaneka 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=30.275/40.47
=0.75

* 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.

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

For example, Kaneka'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)
=52.259/112.7000*112.7000
=52.259

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kaneka Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 41.081 98.100 47.195
201609 42.894 98.000 49.328
201612 39.122 98.400 44.807
201703 40.962 98.100 47.058
201706 42.575 98.500 48.713
201709 43.915 98.800 50.093
201712 44.084 99.400 49.983
201803 46.972 99.200 53.364
201806 45.849 99.200 52.089
201809 46.088 99.900 51.993
201812 45.137 99.700 51.022
201903 46.547 99.700 52.616
201906 47.517 99.800 53.659
201909 47.772 100.100 53.785
201912 47.553 100.500 53.326
202003 47.270 100.300 53.114
202006 47.286 99.900 53.345
202009 48.614 99.900 54.843
202012 50.355 99.300 57.150
202103 50.431 99.900 56.893
202106 50.443 99.500 57.135
202109 51.899 100.100 58.432
202112 50.873 100.100 57.277
202203 50.126 101.100 55.877
202206 45.867 101.800 50.778
202209 43.337 103.100 47.372
202212 46.084 104.100 49.891
202303 48.189 104.400 52.020
202306 46.937 105.200 50.283
202309 45.603 106.200 48.394
202312 46.630 106.800 49.206
202403 47.250 107.200 49.674
202406 46.374 108.200 48.303
202409 50.542 108.900 52.306
202412 47.959 110.700 48.825
202503 50.309 111.100 51.034
202506 51.964 111.700 52.429
202509 52.259 112.000 52.586
202512 50.887 113.000 50.752
202603 52.259 112.700 52.259

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 0.75 mean?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 as of Jul. 23, 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 Kaneka and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #330 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kaneka's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 is near median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.39. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Kaneka's value of 0.75 is 54.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #330 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaneka has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #330 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Kaneka in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Kaneka's value of 0.75 is 54.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaneka's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Kaneka 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 1.65, based on 1,273 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. Kaneka's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 is 54.5% 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 Kaneka and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaneka's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneka stock overvalued right now?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.92, compared to a current price of $30.28 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 54.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Kaneka's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Kaneka (KANKF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 23, 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 Kaneka (KANKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneka stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.28 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.92.

Key valuation signals for KANKF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.75 (near median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: $23.92 vs. price of $30.28 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.5% below the Chemicals median (#330 of 1273)

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


Kaneka Business Description

Other Exchanges 4118:JapanKKA:Germany
Address 3-2-4, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8288
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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