Tokai Carbon Co (TSE:5301) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:5301 Tokai Carbon Co Ltd TSE:5301
74 GF Score
Price 円1,550.50
GF Value 円1,022.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Tokai Carbon Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tokai Carbon Co TSE:5301 +0.85% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:5301 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,022.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,239 Chemicals companies, Tokai Carbon Co ranks better than 54.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Tokai Carbon Co's current share price is 円1550.50. Tokai Carbon Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,131.37. Tokai Carbon Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.37.

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

TSE:5301' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.48   Max: 4.18
Current: 1.44

During the past years, Tokai Carbon Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.18. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.48.

TSE:5301's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
54.24% of 1239 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs TSE:5301: 1.44

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.

Tokai Carbon Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,491.082. 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1,131.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Tokai Carbon Co  (TSE:5301) 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.


Tokai Carbon Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tokai Carbon Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tokai Carbon 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.

Tokai Carbon Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tokai Carbon Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.70 1.33 1.12 0.88 0.86

Tokai Carbon 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 0.90 0.94 0.94 0.86 0.00

TSE:5301 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tokai Carbon 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.


Tokai Carbon Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tokai Carbon Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tokai Carbon 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.

Tokai Carbon Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1550.50/1131.37
=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.

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

For example, Tokai Carbon Co'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)
=1491.082/113.0000*113.0000
=1,491.082

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 113.0000.

Tokai Carbon Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 556.401 97.900 642.220
201606 500.985 98.100 577.078
201609 504.020 98.000 581.166
201612 520.677 98.400 597.932
201703 521.024 98.100 600.160
201706 551.025 98.500 632.140
201709 565.507 98.800 646.784
201712 592.821 99.400 673.931
201803 600.815 99.200 684.396
201806 761.509 99.200 867.445
201809 845.508 99.900 956.380
201812 877.957 99.700 995.077
201903 928.873 99.700 1,052.785
201906 965.152 99.800 1,092.807
201909 940.724 100.100 1,061.956
201912 993.821 100.500 1,117.431
202003 932.208 100.300 1,050.244
202006 935.793 99.900 1,058.505
202009 924.148 99.900 1,045.333
202012 944.153 99.300 1,074.414
202103 996.491 99.900 1,127.162
202106 1,028.869 99.500 1,168.464
202109 1,018.806 100.100 1,150.101
202112 1,075.180 100.100 1,213.740
202203 1,139.206 101.100 1,273.297
202206 1,238.207 101.800 1,374.434
202209 1,260.156 103.100 1,381.160
202212 1,260.930 104.100 1,368.733
202303 1,312.306 104.400 1,420.408
202306 1,499.308 105.200 1,610.473
202309 1,529.647 106.200 1,627.590
202312 1,521.882 106.800 1,610.231
202403 1,612.884 107.200 1,700.148
202406 1,710.479 108.200 1,786.360
202409 1,533.768 108.900 1,591.513
202412 1,354.443 110.700 1,382.584
202503 1,281.091 111.100 1,303.000
202506 1,285.967 111.700 1,300.933
202509 1,353.305 112.000 1,365.388
202512 1,491.082 113.000 1,491.082

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?
Tokai Carbon Co (TSE:5301) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 as of Aug. 05, 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 Tokai Carbon Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Tokai Carbon Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 4.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #567 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Tokai Carbon Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tokai Carbon Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is near median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 4.18. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Tokai Carbon Co's value of 1.37 is 14.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #567 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tokai Carbon Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokai Carbon Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #567 out of 1239 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Tokai Carbon Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Tokai Carbon Co's value of 1.37 is 14.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Tokai Carbon Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 4.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Tokai Carbon 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.61, based on 1,239 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. Tokai Carbon Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 14.9% 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 Tokai Carbon Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tokai Carbon Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokai Carbon Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokai Carbon Co (TSE:5301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,022.61, compared to a current price of 円1,550.50 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 14.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.61. Tokai Carbon Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Tokai Carbon Co (TSE:5301), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 05, 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 Tokai Carbon Co (TSE:5301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokai Carbon Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,550.50 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,022.61. GuruFocus considers Tokai Carbon Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5301:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (near median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: 円1,022.61 vs. price of 円1,550.50 (51.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.9% below the Chemicals median (#567 of 1239)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tokai Carbon Co Business Description

Address 1-2-3 Kita Aoyama Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-8636
Tokai Carbon Co Ltd is a Japan-based manufacturer of carbon products which include, Carbon black, graphite electrodes, fine carbon friction material and manufactures industrial furnaces, and related products. It operates through three reportable segments, Carbon Black business, Carbon and Ceramics business, and Industrial Furnaces and Related Products business. Carbon black is mainly used as a reinforcing agent of industrial rubber products, typically auto tires. Carbon and Ceramics business segment produces artificial graphite electrodes for electric arc furnaces, fine carbon, carbon brush, impervious graphite, pencil lead-cores. Industrial Furnaces and Related Products segment include Industrial electric furnaces, gas furnaces, silicon carbide heating elements refractory, amongst others.
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