Sekisui Chemical Co (TSE:4204) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.62 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4204 Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4204
72 GF Score
Price 円2,689.00
GF Value 円2,591.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sekisui Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sekisui Chemical Co TSE:4204 +0.17% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:4204 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,591.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 457 Conglomerates companies, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks worse than 65.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Sekisui Chemical Co's current share price is 円2689.00. Sekisui Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,663.30. Sekisui Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.62.

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

TSE:4204' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 1.68   Max: 2.72
Current: 1.62

During the past years, Sekisui Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.72. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 1.68.

TSE:4204's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.65% of 457 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs TSE:4204: 1.62

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.

Sekisui Chemical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,101.419. 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1,663.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sekisui Chemical Co  (TSE:4204) 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.


Sekisui Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sekisui Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sekisui Chemical 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.

Sekisui Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sekisui Chemical 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 1.51 1.46 1.60 1.67 1.60

Sekisui Chemical Co 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 1.69 1.75 1.64 1.60 1.56

TSE:4204 vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sekisui Chemical 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.


Sekisui Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sekisui Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sekisui Chemical 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2689.00/1663.30
=1.62

* 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.

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

For example, Sekisui Chemical Co'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)
=2101.419/113.6000*113.6000
=2,101.419

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Sekisui Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1,037.670 98.000 1,202.850
201612 1,091.730 98.400 1,260.371
201703 1,148.784 98.100 1,330.294
201706 1,159.949 98.500 1,337.769
201709 1,220.212 98.800 1,402.997
201712 1,235.622 99.400 1,412.139
201803 1,246.481 99.200 1,427.422
201806 1,228.440 99.200 1,406.762
201809 1,280.386 99.900 1,455.974
201812 1,245.878 99.700 1,419.576
201903 1,308.083 99.700 1,490.454
201906 1,270.293 99.800 1,445.945
201909 1,333.350 100.100 1,513.172
201912 1,360.119 100.500 1,537.408
202003 1,333.894 100.300 1,510.771
202006 1,331.232 99.900 1,513.793
202009 1,355.974 99.900 1,541.928
202012 1,368.248 99.300 1,565.287
202103 1,485.889 99.900 1,689.660
202106 1,472.792 99.500 1,681.499
202109 1,411.184 100.100 1,601.504
202112 1,439.815 100.100 1,633.996
202203 1,519.190 101.100 1,707.023
202206 1,554.592 101.800 1,734.790
202209 1,618.192 103.100 1,782.993
202212 1,585.755 104.100 1,730.468
202303 1,642.671 104.400 1,787.427
202306 1,692.994 105.200 1,828.176
202309 1,750.302 106.200 1,872.263
202312 1,743.065 106.800 1,854.047
202403 1,880.293 107.200 1,992.549
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 1,892.591 108.900 1,974.273
202412 1,954.704 110.700 2,005.911
202503 1,933.561 111.100 1,977.070
202506 1,923.883 111.700 1,956.608
202509 1,994.764 112.000 2,023.261
202512 2,022.949 113.000 2,033.690
202603 2,108.435 112.700 2,125.273
202606 2,101.419 113.600 2,101.419

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 1.62 mean?
Sekisui Chemical Co (TSE:4204) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.62 as of Aug. 12, 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 Sekisui Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Sekisui Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks #300 out of 457 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Sekisui Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sekisui Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.62 is near median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 2.72. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01. Sekisui Chemical Co's value of 1.62 is 60.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks #300 out of 457 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekisui Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekisui Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks #300 out of 457 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sekisui Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01. Sekisui Chemical Co's value of 1.62 is 60.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sekisui Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Sekisui Chemical 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.01, based on 457 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. Sekisui Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.62 is 60.4% 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 Sekisui Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekisui Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekisui Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Chemical Co (TSE:4204) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,591.14, compared to a current price of 円2,689.00 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 60.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.01. Sekisui Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Sekisui Chemical Co (TSE:4204), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 as of Aug. 12, 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 Sekisui Chemical Co (TSE:4204) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,689.00 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,591.14. GuruFocus considers Sekisui Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4204:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.62 (near median its 10-year median of 1.68)
  • GF Value™: 円2,591.14 vs. price of 円2,689.00 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.4% above the Conglomerates median (#300 of 457)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sekisui Chemical Co Business Description

Address 2-4-4 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8565
Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese diversified holding company engaged in the housing, infrastructure, high-performance plastics, and medical businesses. The company operates through four segments: Housing, which handles the manufacture, sale, and renovation of unit housing and real estate services; Environment & Lifeline, which produces and sells plastic pipes, building materials, and infrastructure products; High Performance Plastics, which manufactures glass interlayer films, polyolefin foams, adhesive tapes, and functional materials; and Medical, which produces and sells diagnostic reagents, medical raw materials, and pharmaceutical intermediates. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Housing segment.
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