Hokuetsu (TSE:3865) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.56 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3865 Hokuetsu Corp TSE:3865
58 GF Score
Price 円941.00
GF Value 円1,032.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hokuetsu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hokuetsu TSE:3865 +1.18% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:3865 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,032.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 250 Forest Products companies, Hokuetsu ranks worse than 53.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Hokuetsu's current share price is 円941.00. Hokuetsu's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,677.81. Hokuetsu's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

TSE:3865' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 0.55   Max: 1.55
Current: 0.55

During the past years, Hokuetsu's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.55. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.55.

TSE:3865's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
53.6% of 250 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.495 vs TSE:3865: 0.55

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.

Hokuetsu's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円447.763. 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1,677.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hokuetsu  (TSE:3865) 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.


Hokuetsu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hokuetsu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokuetsu'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.

Hokuetsu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hokuetsu 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 0.52 0.62 1.25 0.75 0.54

Hokuetsu 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 0.75 0.64 0.60 0.53 0.54

Hokuetsu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Hokuetsu'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.


Hokuetsu Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

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

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


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Hokuetsu 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=941.00/1677.81
=0.56

* 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.

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

For example, Hokuetsu'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)
=447.763/112.7000*112.7000
=447.763

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Hokuetsu Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 342.956 98.100 393.997
201609 331.944 98.000 381.736
201612 331.344 98.400 379.497
201703 333.444 98.100 383.070
201706 353.801 98.500 404.806
201709 331.779 98.800 378.456
201712 352.804 99.400 400.010
201803 354.007 99.200 402.183
201806 355.318 99.200 403.673
201809 329.733 99.900 371.981
201812 377.221 99.700 426.407
201903 368.637 99.700 416.704
201906 373.235 99.800 421.479
201909 322.144 100.100 362.694
201912 249.029 100.500 279.259
202003 356.753 100.300 400.858
202006 289.004 99.900 326.034
202009 256.535 99.900 289.404
202012 347.152 99.300 393.998
202103 362.425 99.900 408.862
202106 370.444 99.500 419.588
202109 381.358 100.100 429.361
202112 401.783 100.100 452.357
202203 401.954 101.100 448.073
202206 391.310 101.800 433.209
202209 418.572 103.100 457.547
202212 472.277 104.100 511.293
202303 507.958 104.400 548.342
202306 447.377 105.200 479.272
202309 445.235 106.200 472.486
202312 446.593 106.800 471.264
202403 426.068 107.200 447.928
202406 441.116 108.200 459.462
202409 446.319 108.900 461.893
202412 476.251 110.700 484.855
202503 452.744 111.100 459.264
202506 429.954 111.700 433.803
202509 400.624 112.000 403.128
202512 433.231 113.000 432.081
202603 447.763 112.700 447.763

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 0.56 mean?
Hokuetsu (TSE:3865) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.56 as of Aug. 10, 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 Hokuetsu and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Hokuetsu's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuetsu ranks #134 out of 250 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Hokuetsu's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hokuetsu's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.56 is near median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.55. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. Hokuetsu's value of 0.56 is 13.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuetsu ranks #134 out of 250 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokuetsu has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuetsu's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Hokuetsu ranks #134 out of 250 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Hokuetsu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50. Hokuetsu's value of 0.56 is 13.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hokuetsu's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Hokuetsu 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.50, based on 250 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. Hokuetsu's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.56 is 13.1% 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 Hokuetsu and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuetsu's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuetsu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuetsu (TSE:3865) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,032.10, compared to a current price of 円941.00 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 13.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.50. Hokuetsu's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Hokuetsu (TSE:3865), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56 as of Aug. 10, 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 Hokuetsu (TSE:3865) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuetsu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円941.00 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,032.10. GuruFocus considers Hokuetsu to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3865:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.56 (near median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: 円1,032.10 vs. price of 円941.00 (8.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.1% above the Forest Products median (#134 of 250)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3865 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokuetsu Business Description

Other Exchanges HPE:Germany
Address 3-2-2 Nihonbashihongoku-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0021
Hokuetsu Corp produces and sells a variety of paper products. The company is involved in production and sale of paper and pulp products, paper containers and liquid containers among others. It is also involved in Timber business, construction business, sales of various materials, real estate trading, transportation and warehouse business.
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円941.00
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