KURCF (Kureha) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Kureha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kureha KURCF 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates KURCF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.67. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Chemicals companies, Kureha ranks better than 62.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Kureha's current share price is $20.66333. Kureha's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.49. Kureha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.12.

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

KURCF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 1.03   Max: 1.42
Current: 1.18

During the past years, Kureha's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.42. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.03.

KURCF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.69% of 1273 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs KURCF: 1.18

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.

Kureha's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.245. 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 $18.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kureha  (OTCPK:KURCF) 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.


Kureha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kureha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kureha'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.

Kureha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kureha 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 1.30 1.01 0.90 0.84 1.12

Kureha 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 0.84 0.94 1.12 1.17 1.12

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

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kureha'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.


Kureha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Kureha 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.66333/18.49
=1.12

* 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.

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

For example, Kureha'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)
=27.245/112.7000*112.7000
=27.245

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kureha Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.909 98.100 24.021
201609 22.266 98.000 25.606
201612 20.926 98.400 23.967
201703 21.352 98.100 24.530
201706 22.175 98.500 25.372
201709 19.738 98.800 22.515
201712 22.629 99.400 25.657
201803 22.857 99.200 25.968
201806 22.507 99.200 25.570
201809 22.882 99.900 25.814
201812 22.624 99.700 25.574
201903 23.761 99.700 26.859
201906 24.651 99.800 27.837
201909 25.677 100.100 28.909
201912 27.407 100.500 30.734
202003 26.170 100.300 29.405
202006 26.619 99.900 30.030
202009 27.715 99.900 31.266
202012 29.275 99.300 33.226
202103 28.883 99.900 32.584
202106 28.778 99.500 32.596
202109 29.801 100.100 33.552
202112 29.464 100.100 33.173
202203 28.694 101.100 31.986
202206 26.199 101.800 29.004
202209 25.402 103.100 27.767
202212 26.933 104.100 29.158
202303 27.497 104.400 29.683
202306 26.745 105.200 28.652
202309 26.402 106.200 28.018
202312 27.262 106.800 28.768
202403 26.850 107.200 28.228
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 28.773 108.900 29.777
202412 27.643 110.700 28.142
202503 28.238 111.100 28.645
202506 30.977 111.700 31.254
202509 31.513 112.000 31.710
202512 30.568 113.000 30.487
202603 27.245 112.700 27.245

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 1.12 mean?
Kureha (KURCF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 as of Jul. 22, 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 Kureha and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Kureha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Kureha ranks #475 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Kureha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kureha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is near median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.42. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Kureha's value of 1.12 is 32.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kureha ranks #475 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kureha has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kureha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kureha ranks #475 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Kureha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Kureha's value of 1.12 is 32.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kureha's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Kureha 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. Kureha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is 32.1% 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 Kureha 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. Kureha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kureha stock overvalued right now?
Kureha (KURCF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.67, compared to a current price of $20.66 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 32.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Kureha's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Kureha (KURCF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Jul. 22, 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 Kureha (KURCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kureha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.66 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.67.

Key valuation signals for KURCF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (near median its 10-year median of 1.03)
  • GF Value™: $18.67 vs. price of $20.66 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.1% below the Chemicals median (#475 of 1273)

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


Kureha Business Description

Other Exchanges 4023:Japan0K1:Germany
Address 3-3-2, Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8552
Kureha Corp manufactures and sells chemicals and chemical-based products in four segments based on product type. The specialty plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells plastic wrap used by consumers to package food, as well as commercial food packaging and fishing line. The advanced materials segment sells plastics such as polyvinylidene fluoride used in electronic materials and for water treatment, as well as carbon used in lithium ion batteries and industrial insulation. The specialty chemicals segment sells pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and industrial chemicals. The construction and other operations segment provides construction, engineering, and logistics services.
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