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Sumitomo Bakelite CoTSE:4203 +2.25%86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:4203 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,197.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks worse than 68.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4203'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 1.43 Max: 2.94
Current: 2.88
During the past years, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.94. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.43.
TSE:4203's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 68.64% of 1218
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs TSE:4203: 2.88
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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円4,097.202. 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2,701.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Sumitomo Bakelite Co (TSE:4203) 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
TSE:4203 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Bakelite 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Sumitomo Bakelite 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.
* 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 2.88 mean?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (TSE:4203) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 as of Aug. 13, 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 Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #836 out of 1218 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 2.94. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 2.88 is 74.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #836 out of 1218 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #836 out of 1218 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 2.88 is 74.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 2.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Sumitomo Bakelite Co 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 1.65, based on 1,218 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. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 is 74.5% 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 Sumitomo Bakelite Co 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. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co (TSE:4203) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,197.71, compared to a current price of 円7,780.00 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 74.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Sumitomo Bakelite Co (TSE:4203), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88 as of Aug. 13, 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 Sumitomo Bakelite Co (TSE:4203) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円7,780.00 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,197.71.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Bakelite Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4203:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.88 (101% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: 円5,197.71 vs. price of 円7,780.00 (49.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.5% above the Chemicals median (#836 of 1218)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of plastics and related products. The company has three reportable segments: High performance plastic, Quality of Life Related Products, and Semiconductor-related Materials. The Semiconductor-related Materials segment provides epoxy resin molding materials, liquid resins, and coatings for semiconductors. The High performance plastic segment manufactures phenolic resin molding materials, industrial phenolic resins, synthetic resin adhesives, and copper-clad laminates. The Quality of Life Related Products segment produces medical equipment products, pharmaceutical packaging materials, decorative panels and sheets, and bio-related products.
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