Nippon Pigment Holdings Co (TSE:4119) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.61 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 85% Above Median

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TSE:4119 Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Ltd TSE:4119
63 GF Score
Price 円6,050.00
GF Value 円4,577.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nippon Pigment Holdings Co TSE:4119 +0.50% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:4119 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,577.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,227 Chemicals companies, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co ranks better than 83.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's current share price is 円6050.00. Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,909.10. Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.61.

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

TSE:4119' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.33   Max: 0.61
Current: 0.61

During the past years, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.61. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.33.

TSE:4119's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
83.86% of 1227 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs TSE:4119: 0.61

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.

Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,260.064. 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9,909.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nippon Pigment Holdings Co  (TSE:4119) 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.


Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Pigment Holdings Co'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.

Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nippon Pigment Holdings Co 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 0.31 0.27 0.35 0.33 0.54

Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 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 0.33 0.35 0.38 0.37 0.54

TSE:4119 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co'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.


Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Nippon Pigment Holdings Co 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.

Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6050.00/9909.10
=0.61

* 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.

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

For example, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co'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)
=14260.064/112.7000*112.7000
=14,260.064

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 7,191.222 98.100 8,261.475
201603 7,005.742 97.900 8,064.833
201606 6,910.747 98.100 7,939.258
201609 6,798.045 98.000 7,817.752
201612 7,089.429 98.400 8,119.702
201703 7,478.587 98.100 8,591.608
201706 7,813.721 98.500 8,940.166
201709 8,134.564 98.800 9,279.002
201712 8,316.186 99.400 9,428.915
201803 8,462.613 99.200 9,614.279
201806 8,534.132 99.200 9,695.531
201809 8,587.000 99.900 9,687.236
201812 8,449.057 99.700 9,550.739
201903 8,464.284 99.700 9,567.952
201906 8,413.586 99.800 9,501.114
201909 8,323.283 100.100 9,370.969
201912 8,250.010 100.500 9,251.504
202003 8,059.044 100.300 9,055.376
202006 7,765.672 99.900 8,760.673
202009 7,666.369 99.900 8,648.647
202012 7,934.669 99.300 9,005.410
202103 8,231.018 99.900 9,285.643
202106 8,540.464 99.500 9,673.470
202109 8,759.568 100.100 9,862.171
202112 8,784.131 100.100 9,889.826
202203 8,907.410 101.100 9,929.427
202206 9,010.228 101.800 9,974.977
202209 9,268.632 103.100 10,131.667
202212 9,828.004 104.100 10,639.924
202303 9,014.422 104.400 9,731.086
202306 9,147.952 105.200 9,800.135
202309 9,265.256 106.200 9,832.339
202312 9,434.248 106.800 9,955.428
202403 9,234.682 107.200 9,708.476
202409 13,703.507 108.900 14,181.683
202503 12,595.861 111.100 12,777.260
202506 12,281.296 111.700 12,391.245
202509 12,791.308 112.000 12,871.254
202512 13,351.293 113.000 13,315.847
202603 14,260.064 112.700 14,260.064

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 0.61 mean?
Nippon Pigment Holdings Co (TSE:4119) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 as of Aug. 09, 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 Nippon Pigment Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co ranks #198 out of 1227 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.61. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's value of 0.61 is 63.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co ranks #198 out of 1227 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co ranks #198 out of 1227 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nippon Pigment Holdings Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's value of 0.61 is 63.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co 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 1.67, based on 1,227 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. Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 is 63.5% 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 Nippon Pigment Holdings Co 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. Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Pigment Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co (TSE:4119) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,577.96, compared to a current price of 円6,050.00 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 63.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Nippon Pigment Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Nippon Pigment Holdings Co (TSE:4119), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Aug. 09, 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 Nippon Pigment Holdings Co (TSE:4119) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pigment Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円6,050.00 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,577.96. GuruFocus considers Nippon Pigment Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4119:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.61 (85% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: 円4,577.96 vs. price of 円6,050.00 (32.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.5% below the Chemicals median (#198 of 1227)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4119 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Business Description

Address 20 Kanda Nishikicho 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0054
Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in business activities mainly involving the manufacture and sale of resin compounds and various colorants for resins (for plastics), paints, fibers, etc.
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