Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.42 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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TSE:4526 Riken Vitamin Co Ltd TSE:4526
83 GF Score
Price 円3,155.00
GF Value 円2,912.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Riken Vitamin Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Riken Vitamin Co TSE:4526 +0.80% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:4526 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,912.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,407 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Riken Vitamin Co ranks worse than 54.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Riken Vitamin Co's current share price is 円3155.00. Riken Vitamin Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,228.27. Riken Vitamin Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.42.

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

TSE:4526' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 1.21   Max: 1.61
Current: 1.42

During the past years, Riken Vitamin Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.61. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.21.

TSE:4526's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.16% of 1407 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs TSE:4526: 1.42

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.

Riken Vitamin Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,855.249. 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2,228.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Riken Vitamin Co  (TSE:4526) 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.


Riken Vitamin Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Riken Vitamin Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Riken Vitamin 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.

Riken Vitamin Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Riken Vitamin 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 1.01 1.05 1.31 1.14 1.29

Riken Vitamin Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 1.14 1.27 1.34 1.34 1.29

TSE:4526 vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Riken Vitamin 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.


Riken Vitamin Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Riken Vitamin Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Riken Vitamin 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.

Riken Vitamin Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3155.00/2228.27
=1.42

* 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.

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

For example, Riken Vitamin 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)
=2855.249/112.7000*112.7000
=2,855.249

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Riken Vitamin Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1,087.170 98.100 1,248.971
201609 1,247.947 98.000 1,435.139
201612 1,320.119 98.400 1,511.966
201703 1,680.043 98.100 1,930.080
201706 1,815.252 98.500 2,076.943
201709 1,823.750 98.800 2,080.330
201712 1,901.866 99.400 2,156.341
201803 1,811.841 99.200 2,058.412
201806 1,853.519 99.200 2,105.762
201809 1,903.004 99.900 2,146.832
201812 1,867.402 99.700 2,110.895
201903 1,839.459 99.700 2,079.308
201906 1,854.864 99.800 2,094.621
201909 1,888.601 100.100 2,126.327
201912 1,947.168 100.500 2,183.541
202003 1,411.765 100.300 1,586.300
202006 1,363.492 99.900 1,538.194
202009 1,363.858 99.900 1,538.607
202012 1,383.618 99.300 1,570.330
202103 1,407.379 99.900 1,587.704
202106 1,871.352 99.500 2,119.612
202109 1,963.104 100.100 2,210.208
202112 2,018.539 100.100 2,272.621
202203 2,027.741 101.100 2,260.400
202206 2,629.825 101.800 2,911.407
202209 2,722.872 103.100 2,976.408
202212 2,728.143 104.100 2,953.523
202303 2,174.326 104.400 2,347.189
202306 2,277.856 105.200 2,440.251
202309 2,356.912 106.200 2,501.167
202312 2,406.762 106.800 2,539.720
202403 2,523.784 107.200 2,653.269
202406 2,576.798 108.200 2,683.966
202409 2,572.285 108.900 2,662.043
202412 2,637.825 110.700 2,685.482
202503 2,649.918 111.100 2,688.081
202506 2,652.924 111.700 2,676.674
202509 2,726.793 112.000 2,743.835
202512 2,790.641 113.000 2,783.232
202603 2,855.249 112.700 2,855.249

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 1.42 mean?
Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 as of Aug. 09, 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 Riken Vitamin Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Riken Vitamin Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Riken Vitamin Co ranks #762 out of 1407 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Riken Vitamin Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Riken Vitamin Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 1.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Riken Vitamin Co's value of 1.42 is 12.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riken Vitamin Co ranks #762 out of 1407 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Riken Vitamin Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riken Vitamin Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Riken Vitamin Co ranks #762 out of 1407 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Riken Vitamin Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Riken Vitamin Co's value of 1.42 is 12.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Riken Vitamin Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Riken Vitamin 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.26, based on 1,407 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. Riken Vitamin Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 is 12.7% 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 Riken Vitamin Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Riken Vitamin Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riken Vitamin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,912.64, compared to a current price of 円3,155.00 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 12.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. Riken Vitamin Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 09, 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 Riken Vitamin Co (TSE:4526) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riken Vitamin Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,155.00 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,912.64. GuruFocus considers Riken Vitamin Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4526:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.42 (17% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
  • GF Value™: 円2,912.64 vs. price of 円3,155.00 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#762 of 1407)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4526 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Riken Vitamin Co Business Description

Address 2-9-18 TDC Building, 11th-12th Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-8370
Riken Vitamin Co Ltd is a Japan based animal food manufacturing company. It is a developer and producer of a wide variety of improvers that is broadly used to improve the texture and quality of processed food. It is engaged in consumer and commercial foods, processed food ingredients, food chemicals for industrial uses and Vitamin production and sales. The company's food emulsifiers are used in various applications such as cakes, bread, noodles, ice cream, as well as fat and oil food product. In addition to emulsifiers, Riken Vitamin also provides a range of other food improvers for various purposes according to relevant consumer needs.
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