Yakult Honsha Co (TSE:2267) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.86 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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TSE:2267 Yakult Honsha Co Ltd TSE:2267
78 GF Score
Price 円2,816.00
GF Value 円3,044.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Yakult Honsha Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Yakult Honsha Co TSE:2267 -0.46% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:2267 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,044.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 83 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Yakult Honsha Co ranks worse than 56.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-12), Yakult Honsha Co's current share price is 円2816.00. Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,513.71. Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.86.

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

TSE:2267' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55   Med: 2.74   Max: 4.59
Current: 1.86

During the past years, Yakult Honsha Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.59. The lowest was 1.55. And the median was 2.74.

TSE:2267's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
56.63% of 83 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs TSE:2267: 1.86

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.

Yakult Honsha Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円390.688. 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1,513.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Yakult Honsha Co  (TSE:2267) 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.


Yakult Honsha Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Yakult Honsha Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yakult Honsha 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.

Yakult Honsha Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Yakult Honsha Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Yakult Honsha Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 1.84 1.62 1.62 1.76 0.00

TSE:2267 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Yakult Honsha 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.


Yakult Honsha Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

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

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


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Yakult Honsha 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.

Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2816.00/1513.71
=1.86

* 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.

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

For example, Yakult Honsha 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)
=390.688/112.7000*112.7000
=390.688

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Yakult Honsha Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 274.125 98.100 314.922
201609 297.365 98.000 341.970
201612 308.874 98.400 353.761
201703 263.740 98.100 302.992
201706 285.681 98.500 326.865
201709 312.185 98.800 356.106
201712 336.341 99.400 381.344
201803 285.606 99.200 324.474
201806 301.227 99.200 342.221
201809 332.767 99.900 375.404
201812 347.618 99.700 392.944
201903 286.866 99.700 324.271
201906 299.195 99.800 337.869
201909 331.106 100.100 372.784
201912 346.316 100.500 388.356
202003 290.450 100.300 326.358
202006 288.751 99.900 325.748
202009 305.241 99.900 344.351
202012 329.161 99.300 373.580
202103 279.360 99.900 315.154
202106 300.539 99.500 340.410
202109 332.101 100.100 373.904
202112 353.821 100.100 398.358
202203 308.800 101.100 344.231
202206 344.331 101.800 381.199
202209 399.906 103.100 437.143
202212 432.971 104.100 468.740
202303 369.074 104.400 398.416
202306 391.219 105.200 419.110
202309 418.711 106.200 444.338
202312 434.503 106.800 458.506
202403 377.783 107.200 397.166
202406 404.605 108.200 421.432
202409 436.872 108.900 452.116
202412 432.643 110.700 440.459
202503 374.821 111.100 380.219
202506 395.691 111.700 399.233
202509 423.835 112.000 426.484
202512 444.646 113.000 443.466
202603 390.688 112.700 390.688

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 1.86 mean?
Yakult Honsha Co (TSE:2267) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 as of Sep. 12, 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 Yakult Honsha Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.55 to 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #47 out of 83 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Yakult Honsha Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 4.59. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.61. Yakult Honsha Co's value of 1.86 is 15.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #47 out of 83 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yakult Honsha Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #47 out of 83 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Yakult Honsha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.61. Yakult Honsha Co's value of 1.86 is 15.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Yakult Honsha Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.55 to 4.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Yakult Honsha Co 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 a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 1.61, based on 83 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. Yakult Honsha Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 is 15.5% 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 Yakult Honsha Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yakult Honsha Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yakult Honsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yakult Honsha Co (TSE:2267) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,044.41, compared to a current price of 円2,816.00 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 15.5% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 1.61. Yakult Honsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Yakult Honsha Co (TSE:2267), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86 as of Sep. 12, 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 Yakult Honsha Co (TSE:2267) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yakult Honsha Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,816.00 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,044.41. GuruFocus considers Yakult Honsha Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2267:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.86 (32% below median its 10-year median of 2.74)
  • GF Value™: 円3,044.41 vs. price of 円2,816.00 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.5% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#47 of 83)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2267 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yakult Honsha Co Business Description

Other Exchanges YKLTY:USAYKH:Germany
Address 1-10-30 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8660
Yakult Honsha is a pioneer in probiotics. It launched the probiotic drink Yakult in 1935 after Minoru Shirota's discovery of Lactobacillus casei Shirota, a strain of lactic acid bacteria, which proved to be able to live in the intestines, in 1930. It operates in 40 countries across four continents, selling mainly Yakult probiotic drinks. Apart from the retail outlets, the home delivery channel, served by a team of 83,000 Yakult Ladies globally, contributes about 45% of its probiotic drink volume. Overseas markets contribute 40% of group sales and profits. Yakult has built a meaningful presence in populated emerging markets, including China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil. It plans to step up expansion in the US with a new factory in Georgia, which will triple its US production capacity.
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