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Sanyo Chemical IndustriesSYCHF 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates SYCHF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.48. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Chemicals companies, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks better than 80.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Chemical Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SYCHF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.89 Max: 1.49
Current: 0.73
During the past years, Sanyo Chemical Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.49. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.89.
SYCHF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 80.09% of 1271
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs SYCHF: 0.73
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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.363. 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 $44.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Sanyo Chemical Industries (OTCPK:SYCHF) 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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Sanyo Chemical Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanyo Chemical Industries'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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
SYCHF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sanyo Chemical Industries'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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanyo Chemical Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Chemical Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Sanyo Chemical Industries 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.
* 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 0.73 mean?
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 as of Jul. 26, 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Sanyo Chemical Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #253 out of 1271 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sanyo Chemical Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.49. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Sanyo Chemical Industries' value of 0.73 is 55.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #253 out of 1271 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanyo Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Chemical Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #253 out of 1271 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sanyo Chemical Industries in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Sanyo Chemical Industries' value of 0.73 is 55.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Chemical Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Sanyo Chemical Industries 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 1.64, based on 1,271 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. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 is 55.5% 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.48, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 55.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.64. Sanyo Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Jul. 26, 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.55 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.48.
Key valuation signals for SYCHF:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.73 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: $22.48 vs. price of $32.55 (44.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.5% below the Chemicals median (#253 of 1271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYCHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes its operations into four primary segments based on product type. The toiletries and health care segment, which generates the most revenue of any segment, sells disposable baby diapers, surfactants used to produce hair care products and detergents, and base materials for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The petroleum and automotives segment sells polyurethane used to produce automobile seats and interior components as well as fuel additives. The plastics and textiles and information and electronics segment sells a variety of plastic products for consumers as well as the transportation and electronics industries. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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