Kowa Co (FRA:49N) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.60 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:49N Kowa Co Ltd FRA:49N
78 GF Score
Price €4.38
GF Value €5.42
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kowa Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kowa Co FRA:49N 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:49N with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.42. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kowa Co ranks better than 53.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Kowa Co's current share price is €4.38. Kowa Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 was €7.26. Kowa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.60.

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

FRA:49N' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 0.58   Max: 0.62
Current: 0.61

During the past 11 years, Kowa Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.62. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.58.

FRA:49N's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
53.55% of 338 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 0.665 vs FRA:49N: 0.61

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.

Kowa Co's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 was €8.394. 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 €7.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb26.

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Kowa Co  (FRA:49N) 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.


Kowa Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kowa Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kowa Co'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.

Kowa Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kowa Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.61 0.60

Kowa Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.00 0.00 0.61 0.00 0.60

FRA:49N vs SN, SGI, MHK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kowa Co'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.


Kowa Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kowa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


FRA:49N
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Kowa Co 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.

Kowa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4.38/7.26
=0.60

* 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.

Kowa Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 is calculated as:

For example, Kowa Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Feb26 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb26)
=8.394/112.2000*112.2000
=8.394

Current CPI (Feb26) = 112.2000.

Kowa Co Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201702 11.151 98.100 12.754
201802 9.565 99.500 10.786
201902 8.815 99.700 9.920
202002 11.699 100.300 13.087
202102 9.359 99.800 10.522
202202 9.535 100.700 10.624
202302 8.842 104.000 9.539
202402 8.548 106.900 8.972
202502 9.387 110.800 9.506
202602 8.394 112.200 8.394

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 0.60 mean?
Kowa Co (FRA:49N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 as of Jul. 29, 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 Kowa Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Kowa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #157 out of 338 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Kowa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kowa Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 is near median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 0.62. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.67. Kowa Co's value of 0.60 is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #157 out of 338 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kowa Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kowa Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #157 out of 338 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Kowa Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.67. Kowa Co's value of 0.60 is 9.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kowa Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Kowa 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 PS Ratio for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.67, based on 338 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. Kowa Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 is 9.8% 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 Kowa Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kowa Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kowa Co stock overvalued right now?
Kowa Co (FRA:49N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.42, compared to a current price of €4.38 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 9.8% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.67. Kowa Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Kowa Co (FRA:49N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 29, 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 Kowa Co (FRA:49N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kowa Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.38 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.42.

Key valuation signals for FRA:49N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.60 (near median its 10-year median of 0.58)
  • GF Value™: €5.42 vs. price of €4.38 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.8% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#157 of 338)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:49N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kowa Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7807:Japan
Address 3-159-1, Kaisan-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka, JPN, 590-0982
Kowa Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in manufacture and sale of welfare equipment. The company is involved in the production and sales of welfare nursing care products including walking cars and walking aids or walk assistance carts, silver cars, handrails, walking canes, bath related products, toilet-related products and life-support products. It supplies its products mainly to chain stores, wholesale trading companies for welfare equipment, national welfare equipment lease companies, department stores, mail-order companies and others.
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