NGSCF (Nagase) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.31 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 309% Above Median

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NGSCF Nagase & Co Ltd NGSCF
71 GF Score
Price $7.36
GF Value $2.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nagase Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Nagase NGSCF -1.02% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 309% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates NGSCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,279 Chemicals companies, Nagase ranks better than 72.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Nagase's current share price is $7.364. Nagase's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.63. Nagase's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.31.

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

NGSCF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.32   Max: 0.66
Current: 0.61

During the past years, Nagase's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.66. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.32.

NGSCF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
72.56% of 1279 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs NGSCF: 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.

Nagase's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.733. 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 $5.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nagase  (OTCPK:NGSCF) 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.


Nagase Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Nagase Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nagase'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.

Nagase Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Nagase 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 0.30 0.31 0.38 0.37 0.61

Nagase 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 0.37 0.38 0.43 0.51 0.61

NGSCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nagase'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.


Nagase Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Nagase 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=7.364/5.63
=1.31

* 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.

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

For example, Nagase'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)
=3.733/112.7000*112.7000
=3.733

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Nagase Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.239 98.100 3.721
201609 3.431 98.000 3.946
201612 3.159 98.400 3.618
201703 3.252 98.100 3.736
201706 3.344 98.500 3.826
201709 3.585 98.800 4.089
201712 3.617 99.400 4.101
201803 3.574 99.200 4.060
201806 3.603 99.200 4.093
201809 3.666 99.900 4.136
201812 3.773 99.700 4.265
201903 3.467 99.700 3.919
201906 3.600 99.800 4.065
201909 3.729 100.100 4.198
201912 3.877 100.500 4.348
202003 3.704 100.300 4.162
202006 2.523 99.900 2.846
202009 2.897 99.900 3.268
202012 3.256 99.300 3.695
202103 3.182 99.900 3.590
202106 3.408 99.500 3.860
202109 3.530 100.100 3.974
202112 3.636 100.100 4.094
202203 3.613 101.100 4.028
202206 3.429 101.800 3.796
202209 3.470 103.100 3.793
202212 3.771 104.100 4.083
202303 3.459 104.400 3.734
202306 3.397 105.200 3.639
202309 3.325 106.200 3.529
202312 3.462 106.800 3.653
202403 3.259 107.200 3.426
202406 3.362 108.200 3.502
202409 3.760 108.900 3.891
202412 3.457 110.700 3.519
202503 3.436 111.100 3.485
202506 3.808 111.700 3.842
202509 3.841 112.000 3.865
202512 3.702 113.000 3.692
202603 3.733 112.700 3.733

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 1.31 mean?
Nagase (NGSCF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.31 as of Jul. 14, 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 Nagase and its competitors. This is 309% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Nagase's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #351 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Nagase's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Nagase's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.31 is 309% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.66. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Nagase's value of 1.31 is 0.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase ranks #351 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagase has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #351 out of 1279 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Nagase in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Nagase's value of 1.31 is 0.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nagase's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Nagase 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 1.32, based on 1,279 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. Nagase's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.31 is 0.8% 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 Nagase and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nagase's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31, which is 309% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nagase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase (NGSCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.46, compared to a current price of $7.36 — trading 199.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31, which is 309% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 0.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.32. Nagase's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Nagase (NGSCF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31 as of Jul. 14, 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 Nagase (NGSCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.36 is trading 199.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.46. GuruFocus considers Nagase to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGSCF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.31 (309% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
  • GF Value™: $2.46 vs. price of $7.36 (199.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.8% below the Chemicals median (#351 of 1279)

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


Nagase Business Description

Other Exchanges 8012:JapanP22:Germany
Address 1-1-17 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka, JPN, 550-8668
Nagase & Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company focused on chemicals and related products. The company operates through five segments. The Electronics and Energy segment covers semiconductors, components, AR/VR, renewable energy, and displays. The Functional Material segment handles paints, inks, resins, chemicals, films, and sanitary materials. The Life Related segment offers pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics, reagents, and medical devices. The Mobility segment provides materials and products for batteries, electrification, in-vehicle electronics, and autonomous driving. The Processing Material segment deals with plastics, resins, molding machines, and molds, while Others includes information processing and functional services.
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