Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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TSE:4228 Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd TSE:4228
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Price 円618.00
GF Value 円351.08
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What is Sekisui Kasei Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sekisui Kasei Co TSE:4228 -2.52% 47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:4228 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円351.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,221 Chemicals companies, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks better than 91.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Sekisui Kasei Co's current share price is 円618.00. Sekisui Kasei Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,462.15. Sekisui Kasei Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.42.

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

TSE:4228' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.35   Max: 1.28
Current: 0.43

During the past years, Sekisui Kasei Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.28. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.35.

TSE:4228's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
91.32% of 1221 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs TSE:4228: 0.43

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 Kasei Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,147.265. 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1,462.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sekisui Kasei Co  (TSE:4228) 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 Kasei Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sekisui Kasei Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sekisui Kasei 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 Kasei Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sekisui Kasei Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sekisui Kasei Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 0.22 0.24 0.27 0.30 0.36

TSE:4228 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sekisui Kasei 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 Kasei Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=618.00/1462.15
=0.42

* 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.

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

For example, Sekisui Kasei 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)
=1147.265/113.6000*113.6000
=1,147.265

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Sekisui Kasei Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1,219.474 98.100 1,412.153
201609 1,262.500 98.000 1,463.469
201612 1,293.267 98.400 1,493.040
201703 1,322.082 98.100 1,530.974
201706 1,356.054 98.500 1,563.936
201709 1,377.750 98.800 1,584.134
201712 1,397.767 99.400 1,597.448
201803 1,444.229 99.200 1,653.875
201806 1,410.426 99.200 1,615.165
201809 1,453.546 99.900 1,652.881
201812 1,431.776 99.700 1,631.392
201903 1,439.371 99.700 1,640.046
201906 1,418.727 99.800 1,614.904
201909 1,441.667 100.100 1,636.098
201912 1,434.624 100.500 1,621.625
202003 1,450.244 100.300 1,642.550
202006 1,471.131 99.900 1,672.878
202009 1,488.419 99.900 1,692.537
202012 1,501.667 99.300 1,717.919
202103 1,549.803 99.900 1,762.339
202106 1,506.801 99.500 1,720.328
202109 1,517.347 100.100 1,721.984
202112 1,361.846 100.100 1,545.512
202203 1,272.824 101.100 1,430.196
202206 1,255.897 101.800 1,401.472
202209 1,290.857 103.100 1,422.322
202212 1,292.738 104.100 1,410.711
202303 1,274.948 104.400 1,387.300
202306 1,237.752 105.200 1,336.584
202309 1,233.026 106.200 1,318.943
202312 1,239.014 106.800 1,317.903
202403 1,235.487 107.200 1,309.247
202406 1,195.597 108.200 1,255.266
202409 1,219.810 108.900 1,272.456
202503 1,075.844 111.100 1,100.053
202506 1,054.639 111.700 1,072.578
202509 973.617 112.000 987.526
202512 1,009.759 113.000 1,015.121
202603 1,100.509 112.700 1,109.297
202606 1,147.265 113.600 1,147.265

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 0.42 mean?
Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 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 Kasei Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Sekisui Kasei Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #106 out of 1221 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Sekisui Kasei Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sekisui Kasei Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.28. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Sekisui Kasei Co's value of 0.42 is 74.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #106 out of 1221 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sekisui Kasei Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekisui Kasei Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #106 out of 1221 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sekisui Kasei Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Sekisui Kasei Co's value of 0.42 is 74.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sekisui Kasei Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Sekisui Kasei 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 1.66, based on 1,221 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 Kasei Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 74.7% 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 Sekisui Kasei Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekisui Kasei Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekisui Kasei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円351.08, compared to a current price of 円618.00 — trading 76% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 74.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Sekisui Kasei Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 10 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 Kasei Co (TSE:4228), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 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 Kasei Co (TSE:4228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Kasei Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円618.00 is trading 76% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円351.08. GuruFocus considers Sekisui Kasei Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4228:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: 円351.08 vs. price of 円618.00 (76% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.7% below the Chemicals median (#106 of 1221)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sekisui Kasei Co Business Description

Address 2-4-4 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8565
Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd is a plastic provider solution company. The company is engaged in manufacture and sale of foamed plastic and other plastic products. It operates in two segments, Human Life, and Industry. The products in human life segment include Eslen beads, Eslen sheet, Eslen wood, Interforms, ES molded products such as ES Dan mat, Eslen block used in agricultural and fishery materials, food packaging materials, distribution materials, construction materials, civil engineering materials. The products in Industry segment are Pioceran, Literon, Neomicrolen, Serpet, Techpolymer, Technogel, Techheater, Elastil, Formac, ST-LAYER used in automotive materials, vehicle parts packaging, industrial materials, industrial packaging, electronic component materials, medical and health materials.
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