DACHF (Daicel) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.65 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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DACHF Daicel Corp DACHF
84 GF Score
Price $8.00
GF Value $10.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Daicel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Daicel DACHF -0.12% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates DACHF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,279 Chemicals companies, Daicel ranks better than 65.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Daicel's current share price is $8.00. Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.23. Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.65.

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

DACHF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 0.8   Max: 1.3
Current: 0.79

During the past years, Daicel's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.30. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.80.

DACHF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
65.83% of 1279 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs DACHF: 0.79

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Daicel's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.713. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $12.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Daicel  (OTCPK:DACHF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Daicel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Daicel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Daicel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Daicel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.62 0.69 0.98 0.77 0.69

Daicel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 0.77 0.71 0.78 0.80 0.69

DACHF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Daicel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Daicel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=8.00/12.23
=0.65

* 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.

Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Daicel's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.713/112.7000*112.7000
=3.713

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Daicel Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.828 98.100 3.249
201609 3.011 98.000 3.463
201612 2.812 98.400 3.221
201703 3.002 98.100 3.449
201706 2.924 98.500 3.346
201709 3.044 98.800 3.472
201712 3.008 99.400 3.410
201803 3.259 99.200 3.703
201806 3.099 99.200 3.521
201809 3.164 99.900 3.569
201812 3.255 99.700 3.679
201903 2.939 99.700 3.322
201906 2.942 99.800 3.322
201909 3.073 100.100 3.460
201912 2.917 100.500 3.271
202003 2.951 100.300 3.316
202006 2.519 99.900 2.842
202009 2.907 99.900 3.279
202012 3.390 99.300 3.847
202103 3.426 99.900 3.865
202106 3.356 99.500 3.801
202109 3.417 100.100 3.847
202112 3.450 100.100 3.884
202203 3.551 101.100 3.958
202206 3.231 101.800 3.577
202209 3.261 103.100 3.565
202212 3.496 104.100 3.785
202303 3.480 104.400 3.757
202306 3.240 105.200 3.471
202309 3.318 106.200 3.521
202312 3.529 106.800 3.724
202403 3.463 107.200 3.641
202406 3.246 108.200 3.381
202409 4.029 108.900 4.170
202412 3.380 110.700 3.441
202503 3.788 111.100 3.843
202506 3.636 111.700 3.669
202509 3.515 112.000 3.537
202512 3.582 113.000 3.572
202603 3.713 112.700 3.713

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.65 mean?
Daicel (DACHF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Daicel and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #437 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Daicel's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.30. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Daicel's value of 0.65 is 50.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daicel ranks #437 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daicel has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daicel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #437 out of 1279 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Daicel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Daicel's value of 0.65 is 50.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Daicel's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Daicel 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.32, based on 1,279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daicel's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 is 50.8% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Daicel and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daicel's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daicel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel (DACHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.01, compared to a current price of $8.00 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 50.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.32. Daicel's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daicel (DACHF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Jul. 17, 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 Daicel (DACHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.00 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.01. GuruFocus considers Daicel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DACHF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.65 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: $10.01 vs. price of $8.00 (20.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.8% below the Chemicals median (#437 of 1279)

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


Daicel Business Description

Other Exchanges 4202:Japan9DC:Germany
Address 3-1 Ofukacho, Grand Front Osaka Tower B, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN
Daicel Corp is a Japanese chemical company engaged in engineering plastics, materials, medical health care, safety, smart materials, & other businesses. The company operates through five segments. The Engineering Plastics segment includes polyacetal resins, PET resins, liquid crystal polymers, and related products. The Material segment covers acetic acid, derivatives, acetate tow, cellulose acetate, and cosmetic raw materials. The Medical Health Care segment provides enantiomer separation columns and health food materials. The Safety segment offers inflators for automobile airbags and circuit breakers, while the Smart segment handles caprolactone derivatives, epoxy compounds, semiconductor materials, and functional films. The Others segment includes membranes and transportation warehouses.
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