Kureha (FRA:0K1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.46 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 45% Above Median

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FRA:0K1 Kureha Corp FRA:0K1
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Price €24.00
GF Value €20.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kureha Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kureha FRA:0K1 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.46 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:0K1 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Chemicals companies, Kureha ranks worse than 53.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Kureha's current share price is €24.00. Kureha's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.45. Kureha's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.46.

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

FRA:0K1' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 1.01   Max: 1.62
Current: 1.47

During the past years, Kureha's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.62. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.01.

FRA:0K1's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
53.81% of 1273 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs FRA:0K1: 1.47

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.

Kureha's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.982. 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 €16.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kureha  (FRA:0K1) 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.


Kureha Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kureha Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kureha'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.

Kureha Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kureha 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 1.31 1.07 0.98 0.95 1.29

Kureha 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 0.95 1.07 1.29 1.35 1.29

FRA:0K1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kureha'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.


Kureha Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Kureha 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=24.00/16.45
=1.46

* 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.

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

For example, Kureha'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)
=5.982/112.7000*112.7000
=5.982

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kureha Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 4.635 98.100 5.325
201609 4.509 98.000 5.185
201612 4.374 98.400 5.010
201703 5.193 98.100 5.966
201706 4.198 98.500 4.803
201709 4.526 98.800 5.163
201712 4.917 99.400 5.575
201803 4.573 99.200 5.195
201806 4.334 99.200 4.924
201809 4.674 99.900 5.273
201812 4.895 99.700 5.533
201903 4.902 99.700 5.541
201906 4.332 99.800 4.892
201909 5.308 100.100 5.976
201912 5.014 100.500 5.623
202003 5.300 100.300 5.955
202006 4.431 99.900 4.999
202009 4.742 99.900 5.350
202012 5.356 99.300 6.079
202103 5.125 99.900 5.782
202106 4.866 99.500 5.512
202109 5.424 100.100 6.107
202112 5.839 100.100 6.574
202203 5.906 101.100 6.584
202206 5.935 101.800 6.570
202209 6.307 103.100 6.894
202212 5.634 104.100 6.099
202303 5.039 104.400 5.440
202306 4.912 105.200 5.262
202309 4.990 106.200 5.295
202312 5.108 106.800 5.390
202403 5.026 107.200 5.284
202406 4.529 108.200 4.717
202409 4.658 108.900 4.821
202412 4.736 110.700 4.822
202503 4.757 111.100 4.826
202506 4.818 111.700 4.861
202509 5.617 112.000 5.652
202512 5.435 113.000 5.421
202603 5.982 112.700 5.982

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 1.46 mean?
Kureha (FRA:0K1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.46 as of Aug. 15, 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 Kureha and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Kureha's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kureha ranks #685 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Kureha's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kureha's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.46 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.62. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. Kureha's value of 1.46 is 9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kureha ranks #685 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kureha has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kureha's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kureha ranks #685 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Kureha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. Kureha's value of 1.46 is 9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kureha's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Kureha 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.34, based on 1,273 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. Kureha's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.46 is 9% 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 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 Kureha and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kureha's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.46, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kureha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kureha (FRA:0K1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.13, compared to a current price of €24.00 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.46, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.34. Kureha's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Kureha (FRA:0K1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.46 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 Kureha (FRA:0K1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kureha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.00 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.13. GuruFocus considers Kureha to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0K1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.46 (45% above median its 10-year median of 1.01)
  • GF Value™: €20.13 vs. price of €24.00 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9% above the Chemicals median (#685 of 1273)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0K1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kureha Business Description

Other Exchanges 4023:Japan
Address 3-3-2, Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8552
Kureha Corp manufactures and sells chemicals and chemical-based products in four segments based on product type. The specialty plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells plastic wrap used by consumers to package food, as well as commercial food packaging and fishing line. The advanced materials segment sells plastics such as polyvinylidene fluoride used in electronic materials and for water treatment, as well as carbon used in lithium ion batteries and industrial insulation. The specialty chemicals segment sells pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and industrial chemicals. The construction and other operations segment provides construction, engineering, and logistics services.
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