Kose Holdings (TSE:4922) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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TSE:4922 Kose Holdings Corp TSE:4922
64 GF Score
Price 円5,920.00
GF Value 円8,972.81
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kose Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kose Holdings TSE:4922 +1.81% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 4.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:4922 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,972.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,413 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kose Holdings ranks worse than 50.53% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Kose Holdings's current share price is 円5920.00. Kose Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円4,309.12. Kose Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.37.

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

TSE:4922' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17   Med: 4.59   Max: 11.49
Current: 1.27

During the past years, Kose Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.49. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 4.59.

TSE:4922's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.53% of 1413 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs TSE:4922: 1.27

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.

Kose Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円4,979.360. 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4,309.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Kose Holdings  (TSE:4922) 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.


Kose Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kose Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kose Holdings'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.

Kose Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kose Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kose Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4922 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kose Holdings'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.


Kose Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kose Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Kose Holdings 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.

Kose Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5920.00/4309.12
=1.37

* 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.

Kose Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Kose Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=4979.36/113.0000*113.0000
=4,979.360

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Kose Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 2,583.697 97.900 2,982.204
201606 2,586.099 98.100 2,978.891
201609 2,623.210 98.000 3,024.722
201612 2,720.554 98.400 3,124.213
201703 2,871.522 98.100 3,307.666
201706 2,953.335 98.500 3,388.090
201709 2,961.329 98.800 3,386.945
201712 3,084.092 99.400 3,506.060
201803 3,226.996 99.200 3,675.913
201806 3,303.620 99.200 3,763.196
201809 3,502.112 99.900 3,961.348
201812 3,606.206 99.700 4,087.275
201903 3,660.736 99.700 4,149.079
201906 3,717.253 99.800 4,208.914
201909 3,859.442 100.100 4,356.813
201912 3,889.243 100.500 4,372.980
202003 3,920.360 100.300 4,416.757
202006 3,745.249 99.900 4,236.368
202009 3,778.399 99.900 4,273.865
202012 3,830.447 99.300 4,358.918
202103 3,952.830 99.900 4,471.169
202106 3,994.005 99.500 4,535.905
202109 4,066.802 100.100 4,590.895
202112 4,177.946 100.100 4,716.363
202203 4,194.335 101.100 4,688.030
202206 4,399.467 101.800 4,883.495
202209 4,479.501 103.100 4,909.637
202212 4,539.339 104.100 4,927.429
202303 4,530.543 104.400 4,903.749
202306 4,678.954 105.200 5,025.873
202309 4,696.081 106.200 4,996.772
202312 4,664.639 106.800 4,935.433
202403 4,757.523 107.200 5,014.926
202406 4,892.193 108.200 5,109.222
202409 4,680.680 108.900 4,856.904
202412 4,771.681 110.700 4,870.822
202503 4,738.036 111.100 4,819.065
202506 4,733.118 111.700 4,788.204
202509 4,739.093 112.000 4,781.406
202512 4,979.360 113.000 4,979.360

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 1.37 mean?
Kose Holdings (TSE:4922) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 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 Kose Holdings and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 4.59. Over the past decade, Kose Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 11.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #714 out of 1413 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Kose Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kose Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 4.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 11.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Kose Holdings' value of 1.37 is 10.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #714 out of 1413 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kose Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kose Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #714 out of 1413 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kose Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Kose Holdings' value of 1.37 is 10.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kose Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 11.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.59 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Kose Holdings 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 1.24, based on 1,413 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. Kose Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 10.5% 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 Kose Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kose Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 4.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kose Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kose Holdings (TSE:4922) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,972.81, compared to a current price of 円5,920.00 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 4.59 and 10.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.24. Kose Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Kose Holdings (TSE:4922), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 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 Kose Holdings (TSE:4922) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kose Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円5,920.00 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,972.81. GuruFocus considers Kose Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4922:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (70% below median its 10-year median of 4.59)
  • GF Value™: 円8,972.81 vs. price of 円5,920.00 (34% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#714 of 1413)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4922 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kose Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges KSRYY:USA49K:Germany
Address 3-6-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8251
Kose is Japan's second-largest beauty company, best known for its prestige skincare brands such as Decorte and Albion. Founded in 1946, the company remains under the management of the Kobayashi family. Albion, a fully consolidated subsidiary in which Kose holds a 79.5% stake, operates independently under a separate brand of the Kobayashi family. With a portfolio of 37 brands spanning multiple price points, the group captured approximately 15% of Japan's premium beauty segment in 2024, according to Euromonitor. Japan remains its core market, contributing over 60% of sales, followed by North America (19%) and Asia (13%). The company distributes its products through a diversified channel mix of department stores, specialty retailers, drugstores, travel retail, and e-commerce platforms.
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