Mitsui Chemicals (STU:MSI) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.49 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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STU:MSI Mitsui Chemicals Inc STU:MSI
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Price €11.90
GF Value €10.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Mitsui Chemicals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Mitsui Chemicals STU:MSI +1.71% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates STU:MSI with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Chemicals companies, Mitsui Chemicals ranks better than 78.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Mitsui Chemicals's current share price is €11.90. Mitsui Chemicals's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €24.15. Mitsui Chemicals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.49.

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

STU:MSI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.42   Max: 0.59
Current: 0.49

During the past years, Mitsui Chemicals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.59. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.42.

STU:MSI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
78.54% of 1277 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs STU:MSI: 0.49

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.

Mitsui Chemicals's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.538. 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 €24.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Mitsui Chemicals  (STU:MSI) 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.


Mitsui Chemicals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Mitsui Chemicals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsui Chemicals'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.

Mitsui Chemicals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Mitsui Chemicals 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 0.42 0.44 0.55 0.40 0.43

Mitsui Chemicals 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 0.40 0.40 0.44 0.47 0.43

STU:MSI vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsui Chemicals'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.


Mitsui Chemicals Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Mitsui Chemicals 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.

Mitsui Chemicals's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=11.90/24.15
=0.49

* 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.

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

For example, Mitsui Chemicals'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)
=6.538/112.7000*112.7000
=6.538

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Mitsui Chemicals Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 6.199 98.100 7.122
201609 6.016 98.000 6.918
201612 6.154 98.400 7.048
201703 7.082 98.100 8.136
201706 6.197 98.500 7.090
201709 5.901 98.800 6.731
201712 6.339 99.400 7.187
201803 7.092 99.200 8.057
201806 6.973 99.200 7.922
201809 7.014 99.900 7.913
201812 7.828 99.700 8.849
201903 7.514 99.700 8.494
201906 7.242 99.800 8.178
201909 7.219 100.100 8.128
201912 6.904 100.500 7.742
202003 7.485 100.300 8.410
202006 5.508 99.900 6.214
202009 5.848 99.900 6.597
202012 6.475 99.300 7.349
202103 6.986 99.900 7.881
202106 7.128 99.500 8.074
202109 7.354 100.100 8.280
202112 8.480 100.100 9.547
202203 8.869 101.100 9.887
202206 8.700 101.800 9.632
202209 8.658 103.100 9.464
202212 8.682 104.100 9.399
202303 8.275 104.400 8.933
202306 7.007 105.200 7.507
202309 6.928 106.200 7.352
202312 7.551 106.800 7.968
202403 7.674 107.200 8.068
202406 6.956 108.200 7.245
202409 7.307 108.900 7.562
202412 7.343 110.700 7.476
202503 7.720 111.100 7.831
202506 6.650 111.700 6.710
202509 6.109 112.000 6.147
202512 5.903 113.000 5.887
202603 6.538 112.700 6.538

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 0.49 mean?
Mitsui Chemicals (STU:MSI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 as of Jul. 23, 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 Mitsui Chemicals and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Mitsui Chemicals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #274 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Mitsui Chemicals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Mitsui Chemicals' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.59. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Mitsui Chemicals' value of 0.49 is 62% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #274 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsui Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui Chemicals' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #274 out of 1277 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Mitsui Chemicals in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Mitsui Chemicals' value of 0.49 is 62% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui Chemicals' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Mitsui Chemicals 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 1.29, based on 1,277 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. Mitsui Chemicals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 is 62% 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 Mitsui Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsui Chemicals's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Chemicals (STU:MSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.57, compared to a current price of €11.90 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 62% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.29. Mitsui Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Mitsui Chemicals (STU:MSI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 23, 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 Mitsui Chemicals (STU:MSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.90 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.57. GuruFocus considers Mitsui Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MSI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.49 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.42)
  • GF Value™: €10.57 vs. price of €11.90 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62% below the Chemicals median (#274 of 1277)

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


Mitsui Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges MITUY:USA4183:Japan
Address 2-2-1 Yaesu, Midtown Yaesu Yaesu Central Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0028
Mitsui Chemicals Inc manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments. The Basic & Green Materials segment provides ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, catalysts, phenols, PTA, PET resins, polyurethane, and industrial chemicals. The ICT Solutions segment supplies semiconductors, electronic components, process and optical materials, and battery-related materials. The Life & Healthcare Solutions segment covers vision care, nonwovens, oral and personal care materials, and agricultural chemicals. The Mobility Solutions segment offers elastomers, functional compounds, polypropylene compounds, and automotive-related products, while Others include related businesses.
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