KNNCF (KH Neochem Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — Near Median

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KNNCF KH Neochem Co Ltd KNNCF
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Price $14.07
GF Value $8.16
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What is KH Neochem Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KH Neochem Co KNNCF 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates KNNCF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.16. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,098 Chemicals companies, KH Neochem Co ranks worse than 62.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), KH Neochem Co's current share price is $14.07. KH Neochem Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.94. KH Neochem Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.03.

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

KNNCF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89   Med: 1.98   Max: 2.4
Current: 2.32

During the past years, KH Neochem Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 1.98.

KNNCF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.48% of 1098 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.655 vs KNNCF: 2.32

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.

KH Neochem Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.263. 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 $6.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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KH Neochem Co  (OTCPK:KNNCF) 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.


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KH Neochem Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KH Neochem 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.

KH Neochem Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

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KNNCF vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, KH Neochem 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.


KH Neochem Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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KH Neochem 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.

KH Neochem Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=14.07/6.94
=2.03

* 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.

KH Neochem Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, KH Neochem Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=13.263/113.6000*113.6000
=13.263

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

KH Neochem Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.370 98.000 6.225
201612 5.797 98.400 6.692
201703 6.077 98.100 7.037
201706 6.698 98.500 7.725
201709 7.139 98.800 8.208
201712 7.456 99.400 8.521
201803 8.234 99.200 9.429
201806 8.254 99.200 9.452
201809 8.202 99.900 9.327
201812 8.662 99.700 9.870
201903 9.057 99.700 10.320
201906 9.640 99.800 10.973
201909 9.904 100.100 11.240
201912 10.173 100.500 11.499
202003 10.304 100.300 11.670
202006 10.447 99.900 11.880
202009 10.544 99.900 11.990
202012 11.259 99.300 12.880
202103 11.031 99.900 12.544
202106 11.676 99.500 13.331
202109 12.520 100.100 14.209
202112 12.996 100.100 14.749
202203 12.828 101.100 14.414
202206 11.508 101.800 12.842
202209 10.694 103.100 11.783
202212 11.868 104.100 12.951
202303 12.014 104.400 13.073
202306 11.698 105.200 12.632
202309 11.167 106.200 11.945
202312 11.951 106.800 12.712
202403 11.572 107.200 12.263
202406 11.261 108.200 11.823
202409 12.371 108.900 12.905
202412 12.135 110.700 12.453
202503 12.435 111.100 12.715
202506 13.221 111.700 13.446
202509 12.854 112.000 13.038
202512 12.765 113.000 12.833
202603 12.539 112.700 12.639
202606 13.263 113.600 13.263

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 2.03 mean?
KH Neochem Co (KNNCF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 as of Aug. 28, 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 KH Neochem Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, KH Neochem Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, KH Neochem Co ranks #686 out of 1098 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is KH Neochem Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KH Neochem Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is near median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 2.40. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. KH Neochem Co's value of 2.03 is 22.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KH Neochem Co ranks #686 out of 1098 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KH Neochem Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KH Neochem Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, KH Neochem Co ranks #686 out of 1098 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places KH Neochem Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. KH Neochem Co's value of 2.03 is 22.7% above this benchmark. Historically, KH Neochem Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 1.66, KH Neochem Co has consistently been above 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 1.66, based on 1,098 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. KH Neochem Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 22.7% above 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 KH Neochem Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KH Neochem Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KH Neochem Co stock overvalued right now?
KH Neochem Co (KNNCF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.16, compared to a current price of $14.07 — trading 72.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 22.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. KH Neochem Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 KH Neochem Co (KNNCF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Aug. 28, 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 KH Neochem Co (KNNCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KH Neochem Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.07 is trading 72.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.16.

Key valuation signals for KNNCF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (near median its 10-year median of 1.98)
  • GF Value™: $8.16 vs. price of $14.07 (72.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.7% above the Chemicals median (#686 of 1098)

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


KH Neochem Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4189:Japan
Address 2-3-1, Nihonbashi-Muromachi, 7th Floor, Muromachi Furukawa Mitsui Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0022
KH Neochem Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of various chemical products. It offers products including solvents, plasticizer alcohols and raw materials for refrigeration lubricants.
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