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Taiyo Kagaku CoNGO:2902 +0.11%79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates NGO:2902 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,875.18 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,267 Chemicals companies, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks better than 70.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiyo Kagaku Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:2902'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 0.91 Max: 1.28
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, Taiyo Kagaku Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.28. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.91.
NGO:2902's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 70.17% of 1267
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs NGO:2902: 0.98
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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円3,300.817. 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 円2,674.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.
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Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Taiyo Kagaku Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiyo Kagaku 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
NGO:2902 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiyo Kagaku 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiyo Kagaku Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiyo Kagaku Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Taiyo Kagaku 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 0.98 mean?
Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 as of Jul. 29, 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Taiyo Kagaku Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #378 out of 1267 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Taiyo Kagaku Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Taiyo Kagaku Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 is near median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.28. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Taiyo Kagaku Co's value of 0.98 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #378 out of 1267 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiyo Kagaku Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Kagaku Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #378 out of 1267 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Taiyo Kagaku Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Taiyo Kagaku Co's value of 0.98 is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiyo Kagaku Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Taiyo Kagaku Co 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 1,267 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. Taiyo Kagaku Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 is 40.6% 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co 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. Taiyo Kagaku Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Kagaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,875.18, compared to a current price of 円2,633.00 — trading 40.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 40.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Taiyo Kagaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jul. 29, 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Kagaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,633.00 is trading 40.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,875.18.
GuruFocus considers Taiyo Kagaku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:2902:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.98 (near median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: 円1,875.18 vs. price of 円2,633.00 (40.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Chemicals median (#378 of 1267)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2902 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiyo Kagaku Co Ltd is based in Japan. The company has three reportable segments: the Nutrition Business, the Interface Solutions Business, and the Natural Ingredients Business. The Nutrition Business manufactures and sells functional food ingredients such as catechin (green tea extract), theanine (a functional amino acid), and water-soluble dietary fiber, as well as mineral and vitamin preparations. The Interface Solutions Business manufactures and sells quality improvers such as emulsifiers. The Natural Ingredients Business manufactures and sells food ingredients such as egg products, protein ingredients, ingredients for instant foods, and processed agricultural products, as well as quality improvers and stabilizers.
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