Youji (TSE:2152) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.31 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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TSE:2152 Youji Corp TSE:2152
75 GF Score
Price 円1,530.00
GF Value 円1,461.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Youji Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Youji TSE:2152 +0.92% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:2152 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,461.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 164 Education companies, Youji ranks worse than 71.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Youji's current share price is 円1530.00. Youji's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円662.81. Youji's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.31.

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

TSE:2152' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 2.03   Max: 2.72
Current: 2.31

During the past years, Youji's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.72. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 2.03.

TSE:2152's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
71.34% of 164 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs TSE:2152: 2.31

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.

Youji's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円171.160. 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662.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Youji  (TSE:2152) 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.


Youji Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Youji Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Youji'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.

Youji Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Youji Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Youji Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.16 2.16 2.15 2.33 2.14

TSE:2152 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Youji'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.


Youji Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Youji's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2152
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Youji 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1530.00/662.81
=2.31

* 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.

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

For example, Youji's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=171.16/113.6000*113.6000
=171.160

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Youji Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 130.936 98.100 151.624
201609 135.877 98.000 157.506
201612 136.127 98.400 157.155
201703 145.962 98.100 169.024
201706 132.368 98.500 152.660
201709 138.441 98.800 159.179
201712 140.062 99.400 160.071
201803 148.596 99.200 170.166
201806 137.585 99.200 157.557
201809 142.185 99.900 161.684
201812 144.357 99.700 164.483
201903 153.113 99.700 174.460
201906 139.792 99.800 159.122
201909 147.155 100.100 167.001
201912 150.450 100.500 170.061
202003 142.620 100.300 161.532
202006 56.726 99.900 64.505
202009 140.418 99.900 159.675
202012 153.954 99.300 176.125
202103 157.916 99.900 179.572
202106 157.841 99.500 180.208
202109 149.188 100.100 169.308
202112 161.118 100.100 182.847
202203 144.173 101.100 161.999
202206 160.018 101.800 178.566
202209 155.366 103.100 171.189
202212 160.961 104.100 175.650
202303 163.963 104.400 178.412
202306 155.665 105.200 168.095
202309 157.060 106.200 168.004
202312 161.152 106.800 171.413
202403 169.621 107.200 179.748
202406 157.615 108.200 165.481
202409 160.195 108.900 167.109
202503 0.000 111.100 0.000
202506 167.546 111.700 170.396
202509 170.510 112.000 172.946
202512 171.602 113.000 172.513
202603 182.747 112.700 184.206
202606 171.160 113.600 171.160

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 2.31 mean?
Youji (TSE:2152) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.31 as of Aug. 16, 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 Youji and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.03. Over the past decade, Youji's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Youji ranks #117 out of 164 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Youji's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Youji's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.31 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 2.72. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21. Youji's value of 2.31 is 90.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Youji ranks #117 out of 164 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Youji has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youji's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Youji ranks #117 out of 164 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Youji in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21. Youji's value of 2.31 is 90.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Youji's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.03 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Youji 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 an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Education companies is 1.21, based on 164 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. Youji's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.31 is 90.9% 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 Youji and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Youji's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Youji stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youji (TSE:2152) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,461.42, compared to a current price of 円1,530.00 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.03 and 90.9% above the Education industry median of 1.21. Youji's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Youji (TSE:2152), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31 as of Aug. 16, 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 Youji (TSE:2152) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youji stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,530.00 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,461.42. GuruFocus considers Youji to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2152:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.31 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.03)
  • GF Value™: 円1,461.42 vs. price of 円1,530.00 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 90.9% above the Education median (#117 of 164)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2152 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Youji Business Description

Address 2-11-17 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Youji Corp is engaged in the children physical education instruction-related business. It conducts projects involving children, including physical education guidance for children and elementary school students, administration of nursery schools and cram schools, travel planning, and arrangement work. It also provides kindergarten and nursery school management consulting. The company's segment include: Physical education instruction for young children Related project, that includes curricular and extracurricular physical education instruction, event planning, and therapeutic and small-scale childcare services. ; and Consulting-related business, that provides management consulting for kindergartens and nursery schools, and plans and holds seminars.
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