Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4967) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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TSE:4967 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TSE:4967
77 GF Score
Price 円5,566.00
GF Value 円4,741.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co TSE:4967 -0.07% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 4.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:4967 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,741.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 68.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current share price is 円5566.00. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,631.26. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.12.

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

TSE:4967' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.02   Med: 4.63   Max: 7.34
Current: 2.13

During the past years, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.34. The lowest was 2.02. And the median was 4.63.

TSE:4967's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.93% of 1397 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs TSE:4967: 2.13

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.

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,820.686. 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2,631.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co  (TSE:4967) 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.


Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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.

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4967 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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.


Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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.

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5566.00/2631.26
=2.12

* 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.

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2820.686/113.6000*113.6000
=2,820.686

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1,716.490 98.000 1,989.727
201612 1,818.931 98.400 2,099.904
201703 1,895.993 98.100 2,195.564
201706 1,831.576 98.500 2,112.356
201709 1,868.827 98.800 2,148.773
201712 1,948.269 99.400 2,226.593
201803 1,951.144 99.200 2,234.375
201806 2,020.989 99.200 2,314.358
201809 2,091.010 99.900 2,377.765
201812 2,102.450 99.700 2,395.570
201903 2,103.985 99.700 2,397.319
201906 2,085.271 99.800 2,373.615
201909 2,138.595 100.100 2,427.017
201912 2,208.935 100.500 2,496.866
202003 2,180.456 100.300 2,469.589
202006 2,241.201 99.900 2,548.553
202009 2,301.242 99.900 2,616.828
202012 2,335.913 99.300 2,672.303
202103 2,379.758 99.900 2,706.111
202106 2,437.893 99.500 2,783.363
202109 2,486.419 100.100 2,821.750
202112 2,516.196 100.100 2,855.543
202203 2,489.208 101.100 2,796.974
202206 2,580.383 101.800 2,879.484
202209 2,652.549 103.100 2,922.692
202212 2,603.455 104.100 2,841.042
202303 2,611.496 104.400 2,841.628
202306 2,739.977 105.200 2,958.758
202309 2,819.068 106.200 3,015.500
202312 2,755.162 106.800 2,930.584
202403 2,757.193 107.200 2,921.802
202406 2,821.305 108.200 2,962.110
202409 2,753.494 108.900 2,872.332
202412 2,871.521 110.700 2,946.746
202503 2,785.267 111.100 2,847.942
202506 2,801.235 111.700 2,848.884
202509 2,852.285 112.000 2,893.032
202512 2,838.335 113.000 2,853.406
202603 2,810.301 112.700 2,832.744
202606 2,820.686 113.600 2,820.686

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 2.12 mean?
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4967) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 as of Aug. 15, 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 4.63. Over the past decade, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.02 to 7.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks #963 out of 1397 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 4.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.02 to a high of 7.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's value of 2.12 is 68.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks #963 out of 1397 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks #963 out of 1397 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's value of 2.12 is 68.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.02 to 7.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.63 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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 1,397 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. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 68.3% 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 4.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4967) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,741.28, compared to a current price of 円5,566.00 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 4.63 and 68.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4967), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 15, 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4967) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,566.00 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,741.28. GuruFocus considers Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4967:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (54% below median its 10-year median of 4.63)
  • GF Value™: 円4,741.28 vs. price of 円5,566.00 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#963 of 1397)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4967 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Address 4-4-10 Doshomachi, KDX Kobayashi Doshomachi Building, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-0045
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of healthcare products, daily necessities, and body warmers. The company operates through two reportable segments: Domestic Business and International Business, which handle production and sales activities in Japan and overseas, respectively. The company's product portfolio includes disposable body warmers, cooling gel sheets, OTC pharmaceuticals, oral hygiene products, air fresheners, eyeglass wipes, and deodorizing/household sundries.
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