Tosoh (TOSCF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Tosoh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tosoh TOSCF 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates TOSCF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.75. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,210 Chemicals companies, Tosoh ranks better than 60.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Tosoh's current share price is $16.00. Tosoh's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.93. Tosoh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.34.

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

TOSCF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 1.44   Max: 3.57
Current: 1.25

During the past years, Tosoh's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.57. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.44.

TOSCF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.91% of 1210 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs TOSCF: 1.25

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.

Tosoh's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.994. 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 $11.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Tosoh  (OTCPK:TOSCF) 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.


Tosoh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tosoh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tosoh'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.

Tosoh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tosoh Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.37 1.17 1.19 1.05 1.09

Tosoh 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 1.06 1.07 1.12 1.09 1.34

TOSCF vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Tosoh'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.


Tosoh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tosoh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tosoh 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.00/11.93
=1.34

* 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.

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

For example, Tosoh's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=16.994/113.6000*113.6000
=16.994

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Tosoh Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.764 98.000 12.477
201612 10.155 98.400 11.724
201703 11.280 98.100 13.062
201706 11.652 98.500 13.438
201709 12.447 98.800 14.312
201712 12.853 99.400 14.689
201803 14.263 99.200 16.333
201806 13.893 99.200 15.910
201809 14.346 99.900 16.313
201812 14.345 99.700 16.345
201903 14.993 99.700 17.083
201906 15.395 99.800 17.524
201909 15.917 100.100 18.064
201912 16.012 100.500 18.099
202003 16.235 100.300 18.388
202006 16.026 99.900 18.224
202009 16.740 99.900 19.036
202012 17.526 99.300 20.050
202103 17.806 99.900 20.248
202106 17.938 99.500 20.480
202109 18.721 100.100 21.246
202112 18.712 100.100 21.236
202203 18.793 101.100 21.117
202206 17.017 101.800 18.990
202209 16.362 103.100 18.028
202212 17.189 104.100 18.758
202303 17.368 104.400 18.899
202306 16.529 105.200 17.849
202309 16.287 106.200 17.422
202312 16.773 106.800 17.841
202403 16.656 107.200 17.650
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 17.898 108.900 18.670
202412 16.578 110.700 17.012
202503 17.422 111.100 17.814
202506 17.637 111.700 17.937
202509 17.353 112.000 17.601
202512 16.600 113.000 16.688
202603 17.025 112.700 17.161
202606 16.994 113.600 16.994

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 1.34 mean?
Tosoh (TOSCF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 as of Aug. 15, 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 Tosoh and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Tosoh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 3.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Tosoh ranks #473 out of 1210 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Tosoh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tosoh's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is near median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 3.57. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Tosoh's value of 1.34 is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tosoh ranks #473 out of 1210 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tosoh has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tosoh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tosoh ranks #473 out of 1210 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Tosoh in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Tosoh's value of 1.34 is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Tosoh's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 3.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Tosoh 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 1,210 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. Tosoh's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 18.8% 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 Tosoh 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. Tosoh's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tosoh stock overvalued right now?
Tosoh (TOSCF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.75, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 18.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Tosoh's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Tosoh (TOSCF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Aug. 15, 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 Tosoh (TOSCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tosoh stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.75.

Key valuation signals for TOSCF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (near median its 10-year median of 1.44)
  • GF Value™: $12.75 vs. price of $16.00 (25.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.8% below the Chemicals median (#473 of 1210)

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


Tosoh Business Description

Address 4560 Kaiseicho, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shunan, JPN, 746-8501
Tosoh Corp manufactures and sells a variety of petrochemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into five segments. The Chlor-alkali segment produces caustic soda and vinyl chloride monomer. The Engineering segment handles manufacturing, sales, construction, repair, and water treatment equipment. The Functional Products segment covers inorganic and organic fine chemicals, diagnostic and metrology products, and electronic materials such as fused silica and sputtering targets. The Petrochemical segment includes olefins like ethylene and propylene, polyethylene products, and resins. The Others segment comprises transportation, warehousing, inspection, analysis, and information processing services. It generates majority of its revenue from Chlor-alkali segment.
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