Kikkoman (TSE:2801) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.95 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TSE:2801 Kikkoman Corp TSE:2801
89 GF Score
Price 円1,594.00
GF Value 円1,986.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kikkoman TSE:2801 +1.11% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.95 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 5.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:2801 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,986.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kikkoman ranks worse than 85.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Kikkoman's current share price is 円1594.00. Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円403.83. Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.95.

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

TSE:2801' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18   Med: 5.05   Max: 7.85
Current: 3.99

During the past years, Kikkoman's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.85. The lowest was 3.18. And the median was 5.05.

TSE:2801's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.93% of 1421 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs TSE:2801: 3.99

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.

Kikkoman's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円605.396. 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403.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kikkoman  (TSE:2801) 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.


Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kikkoman'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.

Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kikkoman Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kikkoman Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:2801 vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kikkoman'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.


Kikkoman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Kikkoman 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1594.00/403.83
=3.95

* 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.

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

For example, Kikkoman'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)
=605.396/112.7000*112.7000
=605.396

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kikkoman Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 223.776 98.100 257.080
201609 225.262 98.000 259.051
201612 248.817 98.400 284.976
201703 248.540 98.100 285.530
201706 253.711 98.500 290.287
201709 260.584 98.800 297.245
201712 266.717 99.400 302.404
201803 258.435 99.200 293.605
201806 292.834 99.200 332.685
201809 305.070 99.900 344.158
201812 274.359 99.700 310.133
201903 275.352 99.700 311.255
201906 272.975 99.800 308.259
201909 279.923 100.100 315.158
201912 289.836 100.500 325.020
202003 283.639 100.300 318.705
202006 289.267 99.900 326.330
202009 294.353 99.900 332.068
202012 296.130 99.300 336.091
202103 321.015 99.900 362.146
202106 326.931 99.500 370.303
202109 338.953 100.100 381.618
202112 351.847 100.100 396.135
202203 373.624 101.100 416.493
202206 405.810 101.800 449.261
202209 430.511 103.100 470.597
202212 417.972 104.100 452.502
202303 428.783 104.400 462.872
202306 458.646 105.200 491.344
202309 482.526 106.200 512.059
202312 476.905 106.800 503.251
202403 516.418 107.200 542.913
202406 545.397 108.200 568.080
202409 517.984 108.900 536.059
202412 554.387 110.700 564.403
202503 539.544 111.100 547.314
202506 533.153 111.700 537.926
202509 560.848 112.000 564.353
202512 589.730 113.000 588.164
202603 605.396 112.700 605.396

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 3.95 mean?
Kikkoman (TSE:2801) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.95 as of Aug. 05, 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 Kikkoman and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 5.05. Over the past decade, Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.18 to 7.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1221 out of 1421 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kikkoman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.95 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 7.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Kikkoman's value of 3.95 is 216% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1221 out of 1421 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kikkoman has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kikkoman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1221 out of 1421 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kikkoman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Kikkoman's value of 3.95 is 216% above this benchmark. Historically, Kikkoman's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.18 to 7.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.05 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Kikkoman 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 1.25, based on 1,421 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. Kikkoman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.95 is 216% 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 Kikkoman and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kikkoman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.95, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 5.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kikkoman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman (TSE:2801) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,986.30, compared to a current price of 円1,594.00 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.95, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.05 and 216% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Kikkoman's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Kikkoman (TSE:2801), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.95 as of Aug. 05, 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 Kikkoman (TSE:2801) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,594.00 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,986.30. GuruFocus considers Kikkoman to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2801:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.95 (22% below median its 10-year median of 5.05)
  • GF Value™: 円1,986.30 vs. price of 円1,594.00 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 216% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1221 of 1421)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2801 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kikkoman Business Description

Address 250 Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Noda, JPN, 278-8601
Kikkoman was founded in 1917 following the merger of eight family-owned companies in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest soy sauce manufacturer in Japan and the US. Domestically, it sells a broad range of food and beverage products, including but not limited to soy sauce, soy milk, licensed Del Monte products, and liquor. Kikkoman's products are shipped to over 100 countries with eight global production plants across the US, Asia, Europe, and South America. Apart from food manufacturing, Kikkoman also operates a wholesale business that resells Asian foods globally.
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