KNBWF (Kirin Holdings Co) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.13 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 23% Above Median

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KNBWF Kirin Holdings Co Ltd KNBWF
66 GF Score
Price $18.56
GF Value $14.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kirin Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kirin Holdings Co KNBWF 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates KNBWF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 171 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Kirin Holdings Co ranks better than 59.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Kirin Holdings Co's current share price is $18.557. Kirin Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.41. Kirin Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.13.

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

KNBWF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 0.92   Max: 1.36
Current: 1.11

During the past years, Kirin Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 0.92.

KNBWF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
59.65% of 171 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs KNBWF: 1.11

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.

Kirin Holdings Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.462. 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 $16.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kirin Holdings Co  (OTCPK:KNBWF) 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.


Kirin Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kirin Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kirin Holdings 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.

Kirin Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kirin Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.85 0.85 0.81 0.90

Kirin Holdings Co 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 0.82 0.79 0.84 0.90 0.97

KNBWF vs STZ, TAP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Kirin Holdings 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.


Kirin Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kirin Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kirin Holdings 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=18.557/16.41
=1.13

* 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.

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

For example, Kirin Holdings Co'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)
=4.462/112.7000*112.7000
=4.462

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kirin Holdings Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 5.451 98.100 6.262
201609 5.757 98.000 6.621
201612 2.938 98.400 3.365
201703 4.022 98.100 4.621
201706 4.581 98.500 5.241
201709 4.720 98.800 5.384
201712 4.933 99.400 5.593
201803 4.456 99.200 5.062
201806 4.897 99.200 5.563
201809 5.072 99.900 5.722
201812 5.175 99.700 5.850
201903 4.451 99.700 5.031
201906 5.222 99.800 5.897
201909 5.380 100.100 6.057
201912 5.280 100.500 5.921
202003 4.603 100.300 5.172
202006 4.985 99.900 5.624
202009 5.533 99.900 6.242
202012 5.661 99.300 6.425
202103 4.517 99.900 5.096
202106 4.954 99.500 5.611
202109 5.037 100.100 5.671
202112 5.210 100.100 5.866
202203 4.216 101.100 4.700
202206 4.504 101.800 4.986
202209 4.629 103.100 5.060
202212 4.863 104.100 5.265
202303 4.160 104.400 4.491
202306 4.542 105.200 4.866
202309 4.824 106.200 5.119
202312 5.030 106.800 5.308
202403 4.135 107.200 4.347
202406 4.646 108.200 4.839
202409 5.216 108.900 5.398
202412 5.127 110.700 5.220
202503 4.521 111.100 4.586
202506 5.045 111.700 5.090
202509 5.174 112.000 5.206
202512 5.362 113.000 5.348
202603 4.462 112.700 4.462

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 1.13 mean?
Kirin Holdings Co (KNBWF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.13 as of Jul. 31, 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 Kirin Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Kirin Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #69 out of 171 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Kirin Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kirin Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.13 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 1.36. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60. Kirin Holdings Co's value of 1.13 is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #69 out of 171 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirin Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirin Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #69 out of 171 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Kirin Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60. Kirin Holdings Co's value of 1.13 is 29.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kirin Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Kirin Holdings 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.60, based on 171 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. Kirin Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.13 is 29.4% 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 Kirin Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirin Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.13, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirin Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirin Holdings Co (KNBWF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.92, compared to a current price of $18.56 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.13, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 29.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.60. Kirin Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 Kirin Holdings Co (KNBWF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 31, 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 Kirin Holdings Co (KNBWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirin Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.56 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.92. GuruFocus considers Kirin Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KNBWF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.13 (23% above median its 10-year median of 0.92)
  • GF Value™: $14.92 vs. price of $18.56 (24.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#69 of 171)

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


Kirin Holdings Co Business Description

Address 10-2 Nakano 4-chome, Nakano Central Park South, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-0001
Kirin is the second-largest brewer in Japan with a 28% market share. It holds a top share in the happoshu (low-malt beer) and new genre (no-malt beer) categories. Apart from beer, it also operates a wide range of alcoholic and soft beverage products in Japan. It has made several acquisitions, including Lion Nathan and National Foods in Australia, the second-largest Brazilian brewer Schincariol and Myanmar's biggest brewer over the past decade. It sold the businesses in Brazil and Myanmar in 2017 and 2023, respectively. In 2023, the company made a tender offer to bring Fancl on as a wholly owned subsidiary. Its revenue accounts for roughly 5% of Kirin's total sales. Its overseas business, which includes alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, represents about 40% of the group's revenue.
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