Kumiai Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4996) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.77 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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TSE:4996 Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4996
78 GF Score
Price 円756.00
GF Value 円892.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co TSE:4996 +1.07% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:4996 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円892.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 189 Agriculture companies, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 74.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's current share price is 円756.00. Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円987.18. Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.77.

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

TSE:4996' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 1.23   Max: 1.76
Current: 0.77

During the past years, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.76. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.23.

TSE:4996's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
74.07% of 189 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs TSE:4996: 0.77

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.

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,279.451. 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987.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Kumiai Chemical Industry Co  (TSE:4996) 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.


Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kumiai 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.

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.24 1.31 1.34 0.92 0.71

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.82 0.86 0.71 0.72 0.77

TSE:4996 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Kumiai 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.


Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

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

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


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Kumiai 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=756.00/987.18
=0.77

* 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.

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

For example, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=1279.451/113.0000*113.0000
=1,279.451

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 113.0000.

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 663.856 97.900 766.248
201610 677.522 98.600 776.470
201701 689.023 98.200 792.868
201704 712.364 98.500 817.230
201707 722.133 98.300 830.122
201710 734.725 98.800 840.323
201801 729.804 99.500 828.823
201804 731.589 99.100 834.203
201807 727.470 99.200 828.670
201810 718.664 100.200 810.469
201901 717.642 99.700 813.376
201904 733.960 100.000 829.375
201907 736.754 99.800 834.200
201910 750.307 100.400 844.469
202001 751.665 100.500 845.156
202004 767.593 100.200 865.649
202007 769.174 100.000 869.167
202010 787.002 99.800 891.094
202101 772.032 99.800 874.144
202104 795.289 99.100 906.838
202107 801.922 99.700 908.899
202110 830.426 99.900 939.321
202201 841.767 100.300 948.352
202204 900.542 101.500 1,002.574
202207 914.364 102.300 1,010.001
202210 960.960 103.700 1,047.141
202301 996.596 104.700 1,075.600
202304 1,058.040 105.100 1,137.569
202307 1,084.688 105.700 1,159.600
202310 1,105.530 107.100 1,166.432
202401 1,107.875 106.900 1,171.093
202404 1,191.799 107.700 1,250.448
202407 1,207.128 108.600 1,256.036
202410 1,212.197 109.500 1,250.943
202501 1,233.325 111.200 1,253.289
202504 1,238.098 111.500 1,254.754
202507 1,235.759 111.900 1,247.907
202510 1,199.804 112.800 1,201.931
202601 1,226.063 112.900 1,227.149
202604 1,279.451 113.000 1,279.451

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 0.77 mean?
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4996) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.77 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 Kumiai Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co ranks #49 out of 189 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.77 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 1.76. The Agriculture industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.77 is 45.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co ranks #49 out of 189 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co ranks #49 out of 189 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Kumiai Chemical Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.77 is 45.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Kumiai 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.41, based on 189 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. Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.77 is 45.4% 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 Kumiai Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kumiai Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4996) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円892.96, compared to a current price of 円756.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 45.4% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.41. Kumiai Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Kumiai Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4996), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77 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 Kumiai Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4996) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円756.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円892.96. GuruFocus considers Kumiai Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4996:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.77 (37% below median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: 円892.96 vs. price of 円756.00 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.4% below the Agriculture median (#49 of 189)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 4-26, Ikenohata 1-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-8782
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Ltd is a crop protection company that has three business segments: Chemical products, Lease, and Others. The Chemical Products segment engages in the synthesis, manufacture and sale of crop protection products to the agriculture industry. The firm's product portfolio includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, plant growth regulators, and other pesticides. The Chemical products segment also accounts for nearly all of the firm's revenue and operating profits. The firm is based in Japan and generates revenue in over 50 countries throughout the world.
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