MERF (TSE:3168) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.30 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 114% Above Median

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TSE:3168 MERF Inc TSE:3168
54 GF Score
Price 円1,532.00
GF Value 円582.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MERF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

MERF TSE:3168 -1.23% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円582.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 575 Metals & Mining companies, MERF ranks better than 89.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), MERF's current share price is 円1532.00. MERF's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,023.23. MERF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.30.

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

TSE:3168' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.14   Max: 0.32
Current: 0.29

During the past years, MERF's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.32. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.14.

TSE:3168's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
89.39% of 575 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.35 vs TSE:3168: 0.29

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.

MERF's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,732.078. 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5,023.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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MERF  (TSE:3168) 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.


MERF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


MERF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MERF'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.

MERF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

MERF Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 0.15 0.14 0.13 0.11

MERF Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.33 0.00

MERF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, MERF'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.


MERF Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, MERF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MERF 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1532.00/5023.23
=0.30

* 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.

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

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=1732.078/112.2000*112.2000
=1,732.078

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 112.2000.

MERF Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201602 774.548 97.800 888.592
201605 778.960 98.200 890.013
201608 719.558 97.900 824.662
201611 766.009 98.600 871.665
201702 1,004.882 98.100 1,149.315
201705 968.818 98.600 1,102.448
201708 947.867 98.500 1,079.702
201711 999.720 99.100 1,131.873
201802 955.499 99.500 1,077.457
201805 976.126 99.300 1,102.934
201808 1,029.830 99.800 1,157.785
201811 930.879 100.000 1,044.446
201902 879.439 99.700 989.700
201905 917.718 100.000 1,029.680
201908 837.559 100.000 939.741
201911 720.293 100.500 804.148
202002 738.101 100.300 825.672
202005 706.285 100.100 791.660
202008 853.933 100.100 957.156
202011 921.305 99.500 1,038.899
202102 980.811 99.800 1,102.675
202105 1,129.517 99.400 1,274.968
202108 1,342.026 99.700 1,510.284
202111 1,423.013 100.100 1,595.026
202202 1,413.818 100.700 1,575.277
202205 1,768.548 101.800 1,949.225
202208 1,662.423 102.700 1,816.201
202211 1,487.591 103.900 1,606.426
202302 1,436.293 104.000 1,549.539
202305 1,419.060 105.100 1,514.924
202308 1,635.231 105.900 1,732.511
202311 1,257.981 106.900 1,320.350
202402 1,250.738 106.900 1,312.748
202405 1,582.754 108.100 1,642.784
202408 1,721.462 109.100 1,770.376
202502 0.000 110.800 0.000
202505 1,339.624 111.800 1,344.417
202508 1,448.568 112.100 1,449.860
202511 1,492.463 113.200 1,479.279
202602 1,732.078 112.200 1,732.078

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 0.30 mean?
MERF (TSE:3168) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.30 as of Aug. 13, 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 MERF and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, MERF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, MERF ranks #61 out of 575 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is MERF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
MERF's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.30 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.32. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.35. MERF's value of 0.30 is 87.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MERF ranks #61 out of 575 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, MERF ranks #61 out of 575 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places MERF in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.35. MERF's value of 0.30 is 87.2% below this benchmark. Historically, MERF's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 2.35, MERF 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.35, based on 575 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. MERF's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.30 is 87.2% 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 MERF and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MERF's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円582.18, compared to a current price of 円1,532.00 — trading 163.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 87.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.35. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 MERF (TSE:3168), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30 as of Aug. 13, 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,532.00 is trading 163.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円582.18. GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.30 (114% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: 円582.18 vs. price of 円1,532.00 (163.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#61 of 575)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MERF Business Description

Address 12-2 Nagonoe, Imizu, Toyama, JPN, 934-0031
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
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