NICFF (Nichias) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 107% Above Median

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NICFF Nichias Corp NICFF
70 GF Score
Price $22.13
GF Value $11.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nichias Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nichias NICFF 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.10 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates NICFF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 476 Conglomerates companies, Nichias ranks worse than 87.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Nichias's current share price is $22.125. Nichias's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.40. Nichias's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.10.

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

NICFF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32   Med: 1.98   Max: 4.96
Current: 4.04

During the past years, Nichias's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.96. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 1.98.

NICFF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.61% of 476 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs NICFF: 4.04

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.

Nichias's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.949. 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 $5.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nichias  (OTCPK:NICFF) 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.


Nichias Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nichias Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nichias'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.

Nichias Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nichias Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nichias Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 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 2.11 2.46 2.42 2.86 3.58

NICFF vs HON, MMM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Nichias'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.


Nichias Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Nichias's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nichias 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.125/5.40
=4.10

* 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.

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

For example, Nichias'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)
=7.949/112.7000*112.7000
=7.949

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Nichias Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 3.775 97.900 4.346
201606 3.984 98.100 4.577
201609 4.230 98.000 4.865
201612 3.874 98.400 4.437
201703 4.239 98.100 4.870
201706 4.355 98.500 4.983
201709 4.513 98.800 5.148
201712 4.584 99.400 5.197
201803 5.121 99.200 5.818
201806 4.987 99.200 5.666
201809 5.061 99.900 5.709
201812 5.082 99.700 5.745
201903 5.280 99.700 5.968
201906 5.486 99.800 6.195
201909 5.683 100.100 6.398
201912 5.681 100.500 6.371
202003 5.894 100.300 6.623
202006 5.866 99.900 6.618
202009 6.164 99.900 6.954
202012 6.391 99.300 7.253
202103 6.261 99.900 7.063
202106 6.365 99.500 7.209
202109 6.635 100.100 7.470
202112 6.584 100.100 7.413
202203 6.538 101.100 7.288
202206 5.941 101.800 6.577
202209 5.786 103.100 6.325
202212 6.243 104.100 6.759
202303 6.480 104.400 6.995
202306 6.346 105.200 6.798
202309 6.317 106.200 6.704
202312 6.631 106.800 6.997
202403 6.762 107.200 7.109
202409 7.507 108.900 7.769
202412 7.034 110.700 7.161
202503 7.489 111.100 7.597
202506 7.758 111.700 7.827
202509 7.821 112.000 7.870
202512 7.598 113.000 7.578
202603 7.949 112.700 7.949

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 4.10 mean?
Nichias (NICFF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.10 as of Jul. 21, 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 Nichias and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, Nichias' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 4.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichias ranks #417 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.
Is Nichias' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nichias' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.10 is 107% above median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 4.96. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. Nichias' value of 4.10 is 286.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichias ranks #417 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nichias has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichias' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Nichias ranks #417 out of 476 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nichias in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. Nichias' value of 4.10 is 286.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nichias' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 4.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Nichias 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.06, based on 476 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. Nichias's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.10 is 286.8% 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 Nichias and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichias's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.10, which is 107% above 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 Nichias stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichias (NICFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.61, compared to a current price of $22.13 — trading 90.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.10, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 286.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.06. Nichias' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Nichias (NICFF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.10 as of Jul. 21, 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 Nichias (NICFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichias stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.13 is trading 90.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.61. GuruFocus considers Nichias to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NICFF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.10 (107% above median its 10-year median of 1.98)
  • GF Value™: $11.61 vs. price of $22.13 (90.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 286.8% above the Conglomerates median (#417 of 476)

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


Nichias Business Description

Other Exchanges 5393:Japan
Address 6-1, Hatchobori 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8555
Nichias Corp is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of a wide range of thermal insulation and industrial materials. The company operates through five reportable segments: Construction and Sales for Plants, Industrial Products, High-Performance Products, Automotive Parts, and Construction Materials. Its business activities include providing thermal insulation and disaster prevention works for electric power and petrochemical plants, as well as producing sealing materials, fluoroplastic molding products, and non-combustible building materials for industrial and infrastructure applications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction and Sales for Plants segment.
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