Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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TSE:4549 Eiken Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4549
81 GF Score
Price 円2,173.00
GF Value 円2,488.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Eiken Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Eiken Chemical Co TSE:4549 +5.28% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 2.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:4549 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,488.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Eiken Chemical Co ranks worse than 50.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Eiken Chemical Co's current share price is 円2173.00. Eiken Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,218.68. Eiken Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.78.

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

TSE:4549' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36   Med: 2.23   Max: 4.07
Current: 1.77

During the past years, Eiken Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.07. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 2.23.

TSE:4549's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.19% of 520 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.76 vs TSE:4549: 1.77

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.

Eiken Chemical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,335.710. 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1,218.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Eiken Chemical Co  (TSE:4549) 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.


Eiken Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Eiken Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eiken 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.

Eiken Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Eiken 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 1.95 1.60 1.88 1.96 2.51

Eiken 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 1.82 2.01 1.99 2.51 0.00

TSE:4549 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Eiken 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.


Eiken Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Eiken Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Eiken 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2173.00/1218.68
=1.78

* 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.

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

For example, Eiken 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)
=1335.71/112.7000*112.7000
=1,335.710

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Eiken Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 779.050 98.100 894.994
201609 805.067 98.000 925.827
201612 820.097 98.400 939.278
201703 835.645 98.100 960.012
201706 843.945 98.500 965.610
201709 867.806 98.800 989.896
201712 881.894 99.400 999.894
201803 886.405 99.200 1,007.035
201806 900.325 99.200 1,022.849
201809 926.608 99.900 1,045.333
201812 941.625 99.700 1,064.405
201903 949.298 99.700 1,073.078
201906 962.475 99.800 1,086.883
201909 994.686 100.100 1,119.891
201912 1,010.303 100.500 1,132.947
202003 1,011.388 100.300 1,136.425
202006 1,015.672 99.900 1,145.808
202009 1,054.335 99.900 1,189.425
202012 1,098.395 99.300 1,246.617
202103 1,128.324 99.900 1,272.894
202106 1,141.944 99.500 1,293.438
202109 1,188.356 100.100 1,337.939
202112 1,207.040 100.100 1,358.975
202203 1,239.010 101.100 1,381.171
202206 1,268.957 101.800 1,404.828
202209 1,327.201 103.100 1,450.781
202212 1,329.366 104.100 1,439.189
202303 1,337.708 104.400 1,444.058
202306 1,332.658 105.200 1,427.667
202309 1,357.693 106.200 1,440.791
202312 1,355.060 106.800 1,429.918
202403 1,328.690 107.200 1,396.860
202406 1,318.487 108.200 1,373.322
202409 1,339.051 108.900 1,385.776
202412 1,327.278 110.700 1,351.258
202503 1,304.723 111.100 1,323.513
202506 1,277.232 111.700 1,288.666
202509 1,332.686 112.000 1,341.015
202512 1,326.893 113.000 1,323.370
202603 1,335.710 112.700 1,335.710

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 1.78 mean?
Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 as of Aug. 06, 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 Eiken Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 2.23. Over the past decade, Eiken Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 4.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #261 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Eiken Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Eiken Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 4.07. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76. Eiken Chemical Co's value of 1.78 is 1.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #261 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eiken Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eiken Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #261 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Eiken Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76. Eiken Chemical Co's value of 1.78 is 1.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Eiken Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 4.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.23 vs. the industry median of 1.76, Eiken 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.76, based on 520 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. Eiken Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 1.1% 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 Eiken Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eiken Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eiken Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,488.85, compared to a current price of 円2,173.00 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.23 and 1.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.76. Eiken Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 06, 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 Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eiken Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,173.00 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,488.85. GuruFocus considers Eiken Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4549:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (20% below median its 10-year median of 2.23)
  • GF Value™: 円2,488.85 vs. price of 円2,173.00 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#261 of 520)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4549 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eiken Chemical Co Business Description

Address 4-19-9 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-8408
Eiken Chemical Co Ltd is a Japan-based company. It manufactures and sells clinical diagnostics and equipment. The company is engaged in processing, manufacture, purchase and sale of test agents, property and casualty insurance agency business. It as a general manufacturer of clinical diagnostics offers a wide range of in vitro diagnostic aids for all fields of medicine. Its major products include the Fecal immunochemical test, Molecular Genetics (LAMP), Microbiology, among many others.
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