Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.42 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4021 Nissan Chemical Corp TSE:4021
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Price 円8,162.00
GF Value 円6,408.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nissan Chemical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nissan Chemical TSE:4021 +5.15% 98 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 5.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:4021 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,408.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,175 Chemicals companies, Nissan Chemical ranks worse than 86.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Nissan Chemical's current share price is 円8162.00. Nissan Chemical's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,507.05. Nissan Chemical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.42.

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

TSE:4021' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.82   Med: 5.09   Max: 7.23
Current: 5.29

During the past years, Nissan Chemical's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.23. The lowest was 2.82. And the median was 5.09.

TSE:4021's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.21% of 1175 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs TSE:4021: 5.29

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.

Nissan Chemical's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,903.407. 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1,507.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nissan Chemical  (TSE:4021) 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.


Nissan Chemical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nissan Chemical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nissan Chemical'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.

Nissan Chemical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nissan Chemical Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nissan Chemical Quarterly Data
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TSE:4021 vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nissan Chemical'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.


Nissan Chemical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Nissan Chemical 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.

Nissan Chemical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8162.00/1507.05
=5.42

* 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.

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

For example, Nissan Chemical'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)
=1903.407/112.7000*112.7000
=1,903.407

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Nissan Chemical Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 998.487 98.100 1,147.090
201609 1,007.750 98.000 1,158.913
201612 1,023.967 98.400 1,172.775
201703 1,067.746 98.100 1,226.656
201706 1,078.496 98.500 1,233.975
201709 1,133.439 98.800 1,292.901
201712 1,132.991 99.400 1,284.588
201803 1,168.066 99.200 1,327.027
201806 1,155.998 99.200 1,313.316
201809 1,225.630 99.900 1,382.668
201812 1,176.996 99.700 1,330.466
201903 1,220.338 99.700 1,379.459
201906 1,199.004 99.800 1,353.985
201909 1,217.805 100.100 1,371.095
201912 1,202.969 100.500 1,349.001
202003 1,264.227 100.300 1,420.522
202006 1,264.380 99.900 1,426.383
202009 1,292.707 99.900 1,458.339
202012 1,284.556 99.300 1,457.900
202103 1,384.126 99.900 1,561.471
202106 1,345.650 99.500 1,524.168
202109 1,373.852 100.100 1,546.784
202112 1,386.486 100.100 1,561.009
202203 1,454.002 101.100 1,620.831
202206 1,466.340 101.800 1,623.345
202209 1,541.920 103.100 1,685.494
202212 1,520.429 104.100 1,646.036
202303 1,557.114 104.400 1,680.908
202306 1,538.516 105.200 1,648.201
202309 1,594.527 106.200 1,692.120
202312 1,564.917 106.800 1,651.368
202403 1,641.397 107.200 1,725.610
202406 1,621.962 108.200 1,689.419
202409 1,662.075 108.900 1,720.072
202412 1,651.663 110.700 1,681.503
202503 1,711.818 111.100 1,736.471
202506 1,712.362 111.700 1,727.692
202509 1,764.970 112.000 1,776.001
202512 1,797.859 113.000 1,793.086
202603 1,903.407 112.700 1,903.407

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 5.42 mean?
Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 as of Aug. 20, 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 Nissan Chemical and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.09. Over the past decade, Nissan Chemical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.82 to 7.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Nissan Chemical ranks #1013 out of 1175 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Nissan Chemical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nissan Chemical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 is near median its 10-year median of 5.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.82 to a high of 7.23. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Nissan Chemical's value of 5.42 is 224.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nissan Chemical ranks #1013 out of 1175 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nissan Chemical has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nissan Chemical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nissan Chemical ranks #1013 out of 1175 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nissan Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Nissan Chemical's value of 5.42 is 224.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nissan Chemical's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.82 to 7.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.09 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Nissan Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.67, based on 1,175 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. Nissan Chemical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 is 224.6% 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 Nissan Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nissan Chemical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nissan Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,408.91, compared to a current price of 円8,162.00 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.09 and 224.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Nissan Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 6 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 Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42 as of Aug. 20, 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 Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissan Chemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円8,162.00 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,408.91. GuruFocus considers Nissan Chemical to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4021:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.42 (near median its 10-year median of 5.09)
  • GF Value™: 円6,408.91 vs. price of 円8,162.00 (27.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 224.6% above the Chemicals median (#1013 of 1175)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nissan Chemical Business Description

Other Exchanges NNCHY:USANSC:Germany
Address 2-5-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-6119
Nissan Chemical Corp manufactures and sells chemicals, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical products. The company operates through six segments. The Agricultural Chemicals segment offers pesticides, plant growth regulators, and veterinary drug ingredients. The Chemicals segment provides basic and fine chemicals such as acids, ammonia, epoxies, and flame retardants. The Functional Materials segment supplies display and semiconductor materials, polyimides, abrasives, and surface treatment agents. The Healthcare segment develops pharmaceutical ingredients and offers contract problem-solving services. The Wholesale segment handles chemical product distribution. The Others segment includes fertilizers, landscaping, transportation, plant engineering, and sulfuric acid production.
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