Kobe Bussan Co (FRA:59G) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.40 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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FRA:59G Kobe Bussan Co Ltd FRA:59G
83 GF Score
Price €14.80
GF Value €24.13
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kobe Bussan Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kobe Bussan Co FRA:59G -0.67% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:59G with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 241 Retail - Defensive companies, Kobe Bussan Co ranks worse than 86.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Kobe Bussan Co's current share price is €14.80. Kobe Bussan Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €10.56. Kobe Bussan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.40.

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

FRA:59G' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 2.41   Max: 4.07
Current: 1.51

During the past years, Kobe Bussan Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.07. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 2.41.

FRA:59G's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
86.31% of 241 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs FRA:59G: 1.51

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.

Kobe Bussan Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €3.489. 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 €10.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Kobe Bussan Co  (FRA:59G) 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.


Kobe Bussan Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kobe Bussan Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobe Bussan 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.

Kobe Bussan Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kobe Bussan Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.38 2.45 2.51 2.25 1.95

Kobe Bussan 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 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 2.51 2.28 1.95 2.04 1.41

FRA:59G vs KR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.


Kobe Bussan Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kobe Bussan 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=14.80/10.56
=1.40

* 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.

Kobe Bussan Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kobe Bussan Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=3.489/113.0000*113.0000
=3.489

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 113.0000.

Kobe Bussan Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 2.477 97.900 2.859
201610 2.487 98.600 2.850
201701 2.384 98.200 2.743
201704 2.459 98.500 2.821
201707 2.259 98.300 2.597
201710 2.241 98.800 2.563
201801 2.307 99.500 2.620
201804 2.256 99.100 2.572
201807 2.374 99.200 2.704
201810 2.452 100.200 2.765
201901 2.618 99.700 2.967
201904 2.711 100.000 3.063
201907 2.869 99.800 3.248
201910 3.041 100.400 3.423
202001 3.066 100.500 3.447
202004 3.662 100.200 4.130
202007 3.068 100.000 3.467
202010 2.982 99.800 3.376
202101 3.043 99.800 3.445
202104 3.168 99.100 3.612
202107 3.154 99.700 3.575
202110 3.253 99.900 3.680
202201 3.358 100.300 3.783
202204 3.348 101.500 3.727
202207 3.302 102.300 3.647
202210 3.319 103.700 3.617
202301 3.458 104.700 3.732
202304 3.508 105.100 3.772
202307 3.368 105.700 3.601
202310 3.495 107.100 3.688
202401 3.413 106.900 3.608
202404 3.467 107.700 3.638
202407 3.401 108.600 3.539
202410 3.596 109.500 3.711
202501 3.676 111.200 3.736
202504 3.883 111.500 3.935
202507 3.640 111.900 3.676
202510 3.571 112.800 3.577
202601 3.469 112.900 3.472
202604 3.489 113.000 3.489

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 1.40 mean?
Kobe Bussan Co (FRA:59G) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 as of Sep. 02, 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, Kobe Bussan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 4.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #208 out of 241 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 4.07. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 1.40 is 211.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #208 out of 241 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #208 out of 241 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Kobe Bussan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 1.40 is 211.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobe Bussan Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 4.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Kobe Bussan Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.45, based on 241 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.40 is 211.1% 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Bussan Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co (FRA:59G) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.13, compared to a current price of €14.80 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 211.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.45. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kobe Bussan Co (FRA:59G), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.40 as of Sep. 02, 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 Kobe Bussan Co (FRA:59G) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.80 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.13. GuruFocus considers Kobe Bussan Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:59G:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.40 (42% below median its 10-year median of 2.41)
  • GF Value™: €24.13 vs. price of €14.80 (38.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 211.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#208 of 241)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:59G stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kobe Bussan Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3038:Japan
Address 125-1 Hirano, Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa, JPN, 675-0063
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
83GF Score

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