KDKWF (Kadokawa) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.96 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Kadokawa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kadokawa KDKWF 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.96 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates KDKWF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.55. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 734 Media - Diversified companies, Kadokawa ranks worse than 76.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Kadokawa's current share price is $19.82. Kadokawa's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.11. Kadokawa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.96.

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

KDKWF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48   Med: 1.86   Max: 2.51
Current: 1.94

During the past years, Kadokawa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.51. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 1.86.

KDKWF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
76.02% of 734 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.795 vs KDKWF: 1.94

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.

Kadokawa's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.097. 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 $10.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kadokawa  (OTCPK:KDKWF) 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.


Kadokawa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kadokawa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kadokawa'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.

Kadokawa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kadokawa 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.93 2.02

Kadokawa 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 1.93 2.16 1.93 1.68 2.02

KDKWF vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Kadokawa'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.


Kadokawa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kadokawa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kadokawa 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=19.82/10.11
=1.96

* 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.

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

For example, Kadokawa'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)
=3.097/112.7000*112.7000
=3.097

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kadokawa Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.431 98.100 3.942
201609 3.677 98.000 4.229
201612 3.217 98.400 3.685
201703 3.609 98.100 4.146
201706 3.319 98.500 3.797
201709 3.434 98.800 3.917
201712 3.373 99.400 3.824
201803 3.936 99.200 4.472
201806 3.448 99.200 3.917
201809 3.673 99.900 4.144
201812 3.523 99.700 3.982
201903 4.018 99.700 4.542
201906 3.639 99.800 4.109
201909 3.757 100.100 4.230
201912 3.710 100.500 4.160
202003 4.112 100.300 4.620
202006 3.552 99.900 4.007
202009 3.885 99.900 4.383
202012 4.319 99.300 4.902
202103 4.080 99.900 4.603
202106 3.666 99.500 4.152
202109 3.710 100.100 4.177
202112 3.455 100.100 3.890
202203 3.850 101.100 4.292
202206 3.444 101.800 3.813
202209 2.922 103.100 3.194
202212 3.562 104.100 3.856
202303 3.519 104.400 3.799
202306 2.987 105.200 3.200
202309 3.215 106.200 3.412
202312 3.241 106.800 3.420
202403 3.526 107.200 3.707
202406 3.078 108.200 3.206
202409 3.536 108.900 3.659
202412 3.324 110.700 3.384
202503 3.397 111.100 3.446
202506 2.982 111.700 3.009
202509 2.933 112.000 2.951
202512 2.841 113.000 2.833
202603 3.097 112.700 3.097

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 1.96 mean?
Kadokawa (KDKWF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.96 as of Jul. 19, 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 Kadokawa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Kadokawa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.48 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadokawa ranks #558 out of 734 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Kadokawa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kadokawa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.96 is near median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 2.51. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80. Kadokawa's value of 1.96 is 146.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadokawa ranks #558 out of 734 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kadokawa has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kadokawa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kadokawa ranks #558 out of 734 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Kadokawa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80. Kadokawa's value of 1.96 is 146.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kadokawa's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.48 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Kadokawa 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.80, based on 734 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. Kadokawa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.96 is 146.5% 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 Kadokawa and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kadokawa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kadokawa stock overvalued right now?
Kadokawa (KDKWF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.96. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.55, compared to a current price of $19.82 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 146.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.80. Kadokawa's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Kadokawa (KDKWF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.96 as of Jul. 19, 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 Kadokawa (KDKWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kadokawa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.82 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.55.

Key valuation signals for KDKWF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.96 (near median its 10-year median of 1.86)
  • GF Value™: $16.55 vs. price of $19.82 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 146.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#558 of 734)

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


Kadokawa Business Description

Other Exchanges 9468:Japan
Address 2-13-3 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-8177
Kadokawa Corp is a Japan based publisher and digital content platform provider. It is involved in various businesses such as publishing, film, publishing rights, digital contents, planning, development and operation of network entertainment service, and contents and operation of video- sharing website.
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