NCHEY (Nichirei) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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NCHEY Nichirei Corp NCHEY
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What is Nichirei Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nichirei NCHEY 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates NCHEY with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.48. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,425 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nichirei ranks worse than 74.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Nichirei's current share price is $12.10. Nichirei's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.28. Nichirei's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.29.

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

NCHEY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78   Med: 2.55   Max: 3.84
Current: 2.5

During the past years, Nichirei's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.84. The lowest was 1.78. And the median was 2.55.

NCHEY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.74% of 1425 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs NCHEY: 2.50

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.

Nichirei's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.200. 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 $5.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nichirei  (OTCPK:NCHEY) 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.


Nichirei Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nichirei Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nichirei'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.

Nichirei Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nichirei Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nichirei 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 2.22 2.31 2.09 2.20 2.29

NCHEY vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nichirei'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.


Nichirei Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Nichirei 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.10/5.28
=2.29

* 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.

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

For example, Nichirei'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)
=7.2/112.7000*112.7000
=7.200

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Nichirei Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.853 98.100 5.575
201609 5.048 98.000 5.805
201612 4.686 98.400 5.367
201703 5.121 98.100 5.883
201706 5.040 98.500 5.767
201709 5.281 98.800 6.024
201712 5.391 99.400 6.112
201803 5.757 99.200 6.540
201806 5.655 99.200 6.425
201809 5.736 99.900 6.471
201812 5.782 99.700 6.536
201903 5.969 99.700 6.747
201906 6.189 99.800 6.989
201909 6.292 100.100 7.084
201912 6.341 100.500 7.111
202003 6.431 100.300 7.226
202006 6.483 99.900 7.314
202009 6.816 99.900 7.689
202012 7.045 99.300 7.996
202103 7.018 99.900 7.917
202106 6.927 99.500 7.846
202109 7.221 100.100 8.130
202112 6.991 100.100 7.871
202203 6.877 101.100 7.666
202206 6.298 101.800 6.972
202209 6.117 103.100 6.687
202212 6.481 104.100 7.016
202303 6.575 104.400 7.098
202306 6.418 105.200 6.876
202309 6.451 106.200 6.846
202312 6.699 106.800 7.069
202403 6.621 107.200 6.961
202406 6.432 108.200 6.700
202409 7.209 108.900 7.461
202412 6.680 110.700 6.801
202503 6.963 111.100 7.063
202506 7.095 111.700 7.159
202509 7.202 112.000 7.247
202512 7.037 113.000 7.018
202603 7.200 112.700 7.200

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 2.29 mean?
Nichirei (NCHEY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 as of Aug. 02, 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 Nichirei and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Nichirei's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.78 to 3.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichirei ranks #1065 out of 1425 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is Nichirei's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nichirei's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 3.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Nichirei's value of 2.29 is 84.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichirei ranks #1065 out of 1425 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichirei has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichirei's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nichirei ranks #1065 out of 1425 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nichirei in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Nichirei's value of 2.29 is 84.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nichirei's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.78 to 3.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Nichirei 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 1.24, based on 1,425 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. Nichirei's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 84.7% 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 Nichirei and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichirei's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichirei stock overvalued right now?
Nichirei (NCHEY) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.48, compared to a current price of $12.10 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 84.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.24. Nichirei's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Nichirei (NCHEY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Aug. 02, 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 Nichirei (NCHEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichirei stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.10 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.48.

Key valuation signals for NCHEY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (10% below median its 10-year median of 2.55)
  • GF Value™: $10.48 vs. price of $12.10 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1065 of 1425)

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


Nichirei Business Description

Other Exchanges 2871:Japan
Address 6-19-20 Tsukiji, Nichirei Higashi Ginza Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8402
Nichirei Corp is a Japanese packaged-food company. The company operates through six segments. The Animal Husbandry segment covers livestock processing, sales, and chicken breeding. The Fisheries segment handles marine product processing and sales. The Processed Food segment offers frozen foods, agricultural and wellness products, resort foods, acerola, and packaged ice. The Low Temperature Logistics segment provides transportation, storage, distribution center functions, logistics consulting, and related services. The Real Estate segment manages office buildings, parking, and leasing. The Others segment includes bioscience operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Processed food segment.
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