New Japan Chemical Co (TSE:4406) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4406 New Japan Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4406
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Price 円250.00
GF Value 円200.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is New Japan Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

New Japan Chemical Co TSE:4406 +0.40% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:4406 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円200.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Chemicals companies, New Japan Chemical Co ranks better than 87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), New Japan Chemical Co's current share price is 円250.00. New Japan Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円448.54. New Japan Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

TSE:4406' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.55   Max: 1.09
Current: 0.56

During the past years, New Japan Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.09. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.55.

TSE:4406's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
87% of 1092 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs TSE:4406: 0.56

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.

New Japan Chemical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円529.478. 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448.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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New Japan Chemical Co  (TSE:4406) 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.


New Japan Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


New Japan Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New Japan 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.

New Japan Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

New Japan 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 0.65 0.54 0.46 0.44 0.45

New Japan Chemical 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 0.46 0.51 0.50 0.45 0.00

TSE:4406 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, New Japan 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.


New Japan Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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New Japan 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=250.00/448.54
=0.56

* 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.

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

For example, New Japan Chemical 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)
=529.478/112.7000*112.7000
=529.478

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

New Japan Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 339.224 97.900 390.506
201606 335.658 98.100 385.613
201609 327.317 98.000 376.415
201612 333.888 98.400 382.410
201703 331.590 98.100 380.940
201706 350.846 98.500 401.425
201709 364.631 98.800 415.930
201712 374.125 99.400 424.184
201803 371.148 99.200 421.657
201806 381.098 99.200 432.961
201809 385.040 99.900 434.374
201812 368.064 99.700 416.056
201903 370.649 99.700 418.978
201906 377.541 99.800 426.341
201909 377.858 100.100 425.421
201912 388.087 100.500 435.198
202003 365.231 100.300 410.384
202006 370.353 99.900 417.806
202009 375.691 99.900 423.828
202012 395.215 99.300 448.547
202103 407.805 99.900 460.056
202106 413.088 99.500 467.890
202109 423.334 100.100 476.621
202112 421.859 100.100 474.960
202203 427.395 101.100 476.433
202206 425.008 101.800 470.515
202209 429.621 103.100 469.625
202212 430.506 104.100 466.071
202303 425.491 104.400 459.318
202306 438.338 105.200 469.588
202309 440.645 106.200 467.615
202312 456.374 106.800 481.586
202403 463.562 107.200 487.345
202406 482.043 108.200 502.091
202409 490.170 108.900 507.274
202503 477.027 111.100 483.897
202506 497.117 111.700 501.567
202509 500.697 112.000 503.826
202512 518.239 113.000 516.863
202603 529.478 112.700 529.478

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 0.56 mean?
New Japan Chemical Co (TSE:4406) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Sep. 04, 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 New Japan Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, New Japan Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, New Japan Chemical Co ranks #142 out of 1092 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is New Japan Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
New Japan Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is near median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.09. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69. New Japan Chemical Co's value of 0.56 is 66.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Japan Chemical Co ranks #142 out of 1092 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New Japan Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Japan Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, New Japan Chemical Co ranks #142 out of 1092 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places New Japan Chemical Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69. New Japan Chemical Co's value of 0.56 is 66.9% below this benchmark. Historically, New Japan Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 1.69, New Japan Chemical 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 1.69, based on 1,092 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. New Japan Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 66.9% 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 New Japan Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Japan Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Japan Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Japan Chemical Co (TSE:4406) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円200.55, compared to a current price of 円250.00 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 66.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. New Japan Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 New Japan Chemical Co (TSE:4406), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Sep. 04, 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 New Japan Chemical Co (TSE:4406) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Japan Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円250.00 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円200.55. GuruFocus considers New Japan Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4406:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (near median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: 円200.55 vs. price of 円250.00 (24.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.9% below the Chemicals median (#142 of 1092)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4406 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


New Japan Chemical Co Business Description

Address 13, Kashima Yagura-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, JPN
New Japan Chemical Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the production and sale of oleo-chemical and chemical products. It offers fatty acids, glycerol, higher alcohols, unsaturated alcohols, surfactants, plasticizers, functional products, and resin additives.
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