Toho Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4409) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4409 Toho Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4409
54 GF Score
Price 円740.00
GF Value 円626.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Toho Chemical Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Toho Chemical Industry Co TSE:4409 -0.67% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:4409 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円626.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,236 Chemicals companies, Toho Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 73.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Toho Chemical Industry Co's current share price is 円740.00. Toho Chemical Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円825.57. Toho Chemical Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.90.

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

TSE:4409' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 0.93   Max: 1.89
Current: 0.9

During the past years, Toho Chemical Industry Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.89. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.93.

TSE:4409's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.06% of 1236 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs TSE:4409: 0.90

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.

Toho Chemical Industry Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,142.762. 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825.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Toho Chemical Industry Co  (TSE:4409) 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.


Toho Chemical Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Toho Chemical Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Toho Chemical Industry 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.

Toho Chemical Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Toho Chemical Industry 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 0.91 0.77 0.77 0.90 0.92

Toho Chemical Industry Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.92

TSE:4409 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Toho Chemical Industry 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.


Toho Chemical Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Toho Chemical Industry 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=740.00/825.57
=0.90

* 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.

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

For example, Toho Chemical Industry 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)
=1142.762/112.7000*112.7000
=1,142.762

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Toho Chemical Industry Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 463.882 97.900 534.009
201606 438.731 98.100 504.026
201609 413.819 98.000 475.892
201612 445.085 98.400 509.767
201703 477.287 98.100 548.321
201706 481.669 98.500 551.108
201709 508.509 98.800 580.050
201712 552.857 99.400 626.831
201803 540.838 99.200 614.440
201806 543.230 99.200 617.157
201809 565.360 99.900 637.799
201812 570.518 99.700 644.909
201903 610.137 99.700 689.693
201906 608.074 99.800 686.673
201909 615.670 100.100 693.167
201912 631.283 100.500 707.916
202003 633.346 100.300 711.646
202006 618.764 99.900 698.045
202009 633.580 99.900 714.759
202012 670.199 99.300 760.639
202103 705.270 99.900 795.635
202106 716.476 99.500 811.526
202109 739.591 100.100 832.686
202112 753.188 100.100 847.995
202203 788.353 101.100 878.807
202206 783.372 101.800 867.250
202209 821.333 103.100 897.810
202212 840.224 104.100 909.637
202303 841.069 104.400 907.936
202306 849.106 105.200 909.641
202309 875.499 106.200 929.084
202312 890.527 106.800 939.723
202403 907.409 107.200 953.964
202406 936.432 108.200 975.378
202409 965.237 108.900 998.918
202503 998.145 111.100 1,012.520
202506 979.071 111.700 987.836
202509 997.052 112.000 1,003.284
202512 1,055.878 113.000 1,053.075
202603 1,142.762 112.700 1,142.762

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 0.90 mean?
Toho Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4409) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 as of Aug. 08, 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 Toho Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Toho Chemical Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Toho Chemical Industry Co ranks #333 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Toho Chemical Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Toho Chemical Industry Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is near median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.89. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Toho Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.90 is 44.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toho Chemical Industry Co ranks #333 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Toho Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toho Chemical Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Toho Chemical Industry Co ranks #333 out of 1236 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Toho Chemical Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Toho Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.90 is 44.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Toho Chemical Industry Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Toho Chemical Industry 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 1.61, based on 1,236 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. Toho Chemical Industry Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 44.1% 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 Toho Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toho Chemical Industry Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toho Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toho Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4409) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円626.09, compared to a current price of 円740.00 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 44.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.61. Toho Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Toho Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4409), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Aug. 08, 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 Toho Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4409) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toho Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円740.00 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円626.09. GuruFocus considers Toho Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4409:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (near median its 10-year median of 0.93)
  • GF Value™: 円626.09 vs. price of 円740.00 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.1% below the Chemicals median (#333 of 1236)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Toho Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 6-4 Akashi-cho, Chuo-Ku, Nichirei Akashi-cho Building, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0044
Toho Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the chemical business. Its product lines are surfactants, specialty chemicals, resins, and industrial chemicals. Some of its products are chemicals for textiles, detergents, pharmaceutical formulations, and others. The company serves a range of industries from daily consumables to high-tech products industries.
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