Kaneka (NGO:4118) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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NGO:4118 Kaneka Corp NGO:4118
79 GF Score
Price 円3,370.00
GF Value 円2,550.56
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kaneka NGO:4118 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates NGO:4118 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,550.56. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Chemicals companies, Kaneka ranks better than 77.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Kaneka's current share price is 円3370.00. Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,993.67. Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.42.

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

NGO:4118' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.76
Current: 0.51

During the past years, Kaneka's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.76. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.41.

NGO:4118's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
77.57% of 1275 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs NGO:4118: 0.51

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.

Kaneka's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,440.181. 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 円7,993.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kaneka  (NGO:4118) 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.


Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaneka'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.

Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kaneka 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 0.40 0.36 0.38 0.35 0.42

Kaneka 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 0.35 0.36 0.38 0.39 0.42

NGO:4118 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kaneka'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.


Kaneka Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


NGO:4118
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Kaneka 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3370.00/7993.67
=0.42

* 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.

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

For example, Kaneka'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)
=3440.181/112.7000*112.7000
=3,440.181

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kaneka Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2,049.745 98.100 2,354.804
201609 2,017.934 98.000 2,320.624
201612 2,074.683 98.400 2,376.187
201703 2,107.432 98.100 2,421.076
201706 2,185.301 98.500 2,500.339
201709 2,249.631 98.800 2,566.128
201712 2,342.862 99.400 2,656.344
201803 2,288.895 99.200 2,600.388
201806 2,320.532 99.200 2,636.330
201809 2,340.705 99.900 2,640.615
201812 2,458.825 99.700 2,779.434
201903 2,335.708 99.700 2,640.264
201906 2,278.597 99.800 2,573.125
201909 2,310.999 100.100 2,601.894
201912 2,334.659 100.500 2,618.070
202003 2,280.401 100.300 2,562.325
202006 1,938.795 99.900 2,187.209
202009 2,141.514 99.900 2,415.902
202012 2,366.767 99.300 2,686.149
202103 2,384.179 99.900 2,689.659
202106 2,509.496 99.500 2,842.414
202109 2,539.756 100.100 2,859.446
202112 2,727.285 100.100 3,070.580
202203 2,796.005 101.100 3,116.813
202206 2,946.629 101.800 3,262.132
202209 2,843.781 103.100 3,108.575
202212 2,793.659 104.100 3,024.451
202303 2,871.156 104.400 3,099.418
202306 2,808.101 105.200 3,008.298
202309 2,879.031 106.200 3,055.243
202312 2,988.789 106.800 3,153.900
202403 3,040.068 107.200 3,196.042
202406 3,153.426 108.200 3,284.576
202409 3,110.728 108.900 3,219.275
202412 3,267.046 110.700 3,326.071
202503 3,223.877 111.100 3,270.305
202506 3,148.784 111.700 3,176.974
202509 3,164.393 112.000 3,184.170
202512 3,220.660 113.000 3,212.110
202603 3,440.181 112.700 3,440.181

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 0.42 mean?
Kaneka (NGO:4118) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 as of Aug. 04, 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 Kaneka and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #286 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kaneka's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is near median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.76. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Kaneka's value of 0.42 is 67.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #286 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaneka has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneka's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #286 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Kaneka in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Kaneka's value of 0.42 is 67.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaneka's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Kaneka 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.28, based on 1,275 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. Kaneka's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42 is 67.2% 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 Kaneka and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaneka's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneka stock overvalued right now?
Kaneka (NGO:4118) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.42. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,550.56, compared to a current price of 円3,370.00 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 67.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.28. Kaneka's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Kaneka (NGO:4118), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 04, 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 Kaneka (NGO:4118) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneka stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,370.00 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,550.56.

Key valuation signals for NGO:4118:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.42 (near median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: 円2,550.56 vs. price of 円3,370.00 (32.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.2% below the Chemicals median (#286 of 1275)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:4118 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaneka Business Description

Other Exchanges 4118:JapanKKA:Germany
Address 3-2-4, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8288
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
79GF Score

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