Kikkoman (MEX:28010N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.55 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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MEX:28010N Kikkoman Corp MEX:28010N
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Price MXN169.91
GF Value MXN181.09
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What is Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kikkoman MEX:28010N 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 5.03. GuruFocus rates MEX:28010N with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN181.09. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,407 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kikkoman ranks worse than 87.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Kikkoman's current share price is MXN169.91. Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN47.82. Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.55.

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

MEX:28010N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18   Med: 5.03   Max: 7.85
Current: 4.39

During the past years, Kikkoman's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.85. The lowest was 3.18. And the median was 5.03.

MEX:28010N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.56% of 1407 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs MEX:28010N: 4.39

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.

Kikkoman's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN68.797. 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 MXN47.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kikkoman  (MEX:28010N) 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.


Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kikkoman'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.

Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kikkoman Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kikkoman 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 3.55 3.26 3.59 3.55 0.00

MEX:28010N vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kikkoman'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.


Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kikkoman 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=169.91/47.82
=3.55

* 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.

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

For example, Kikkoman'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)
=68.797/112.7000*112.7000
=68.797

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kikkoman Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 39.282 98.100 45.128
201609 42.792 98.000 49.211
201612 44.224 98.400 50.651
201703 41.444 98.100 47.612
201706 41.348 98.500 47.309
201709 42.690 98.800 48.696
201712 46.380 99.400 52.586
201803 44.274 99.200 50.299
201806 52.279 99.200 59.394
201809 50.905 99.900 57.427
201812 48.013 99.700 54.273
201903 48.057 99.700 54.323
201906 48.521 99.800 54.793
201909 51.388 100.100 57.856
201912 50.103 100.500 56.185
202003 61.771 100.300 69.408
202006 62.065 99.900 70.017
202009 61.584 99.900 69.475
202012 56.752 99.300 64.410
202103 60.367 99.900 68.102
202106 59.105 99.500 66.946
202109 63.267 100.100 71.231
202112 63.407 100.100 71.388
202203 62.737 101.100 69.935
202206 60.943 101.800 67.468
202209 60.437 103.100 66.064
202212 60.399 104.100 65.389
202303 57.823 104.400 62.420
202306 55.625 105.200 59.591
202309 56.851 106.200 60.331
202312 56.223 106.800 59.329
202403 57.207 107.200 60.142
202406 63.295 108.200 65.927
202409 71.346 108.900 73.836
202412 75.169 110.700 76.527
202503 74.053 111.100 75.119
202506 69.481 111.700 70.103
202509 69.580 112.000 70.015
202512 68.104 113.000 67.923
202603 68.797 112.700 68.797

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 3.55 mean?
Kikkoman (MEX:28010N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55 as of Aug. 11, 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 Kikkoman and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 5.03. Over the past decade, Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.18 to 7.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1232 out of 1407 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.
Is Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kikkoman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 5.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 7.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Kikkoman's value of 3.55 is 181.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1232 out of 1407 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kikkoman has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1232 out of 1407 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kikkoman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Kikkoman's value of 3.55 is 181.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kikkoman's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.18 to 7.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.03 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Kikkoman 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.26, based on 1,407 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. Kikkoman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55 is 181.7% 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 Kikkoman and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kikkoman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 5.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kikkoman stock overvalued right now?
Kikkoman (MEX:28010N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN181.09, compared to a current price of MXN169.91 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 5.03 and 181.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. Kikkoman's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Kikkoman (MEX:28010N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55 as of Aug. 11, 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 Kikkoman (MEX:28010N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN169.91 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN181.09.

Key valuation signals for MEX:28010N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.55 (29% below median its 10-year median of 5.03)
  • GF Value™: MXN181.09 vs. price of MXN169.91 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 181.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1232 of 1407)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:28010N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kikkoman Business Description

Address 250 Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Noda, JPN, 278-8601
Kikkoman was founded in 1917 following the merger of eight family-owned companies in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest soy sauce manufacturer in Japan and the US. Domestically, it sells a broad range of food and beverage products, including but not limited to soy sauce, soy milk, licensed Del Monte products, and liquor. Kikkoman's products are shipped to over 100 countries with eight global production plants across the US, Asia, Europe, and South America. Apart from food manufacturing, Kikkoman also operates a wholesale business that resells Asian foods globally.
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