Ube (TSE:4208) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.49 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 36% Above Median

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TSE:4208 Ube Corp TSE:4208
59 GF Score
Price 円3,149.00
GF Value 円2,367.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ube Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ube TSE:4208 -1.07% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:4208 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,367.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Chemicals companies, Ube ranks better than 77.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Ube's current share price is 円3149.00. Ube's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,443.09. Ube's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.49.

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

TSE:4208' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.55
Current: 0.51

During the past years, Ube's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.55. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.36.

TSE:4208's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
77.57% of 1275 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs TSE:4208: 0.51

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.

Ube's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,340.165. 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6,443.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ube  (TSE:4208) 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.


Ube Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Ube Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ube'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.

Ube Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Ube 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 0.31 0.31 0.42 0.33 0.38

Ube 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 0.33 0.35 0.35 0.40 0.38

TSE:4208 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ube'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.


Ube Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Ube 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3149.00/6443.09
=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.

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

For example, Ube'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)
=1340.165/112.7000*112.7000
=1,340.165

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Ube Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1,304.964 98.100 1,499.179
201609 1,342.658 98.000 1,544.057
201612 1,495.607 98.400 1,712.956
201703 1,663.471 98.100 1,911.042
201706 1,510.910 98.500 1,728.726
201709 1,593.570 98.800 1,817.767
201712 1,707.353 99.400 1,935.802
201803 1,789.105 99.200 2,032.582
201806 1,604.582 99.200 1,822.947
201809 1,700.466 99.900 1,918.344
201812 1,838.988 99.700 2,078.776
201903 1,855.204 99.700 2,097.106
201906 1,628.401 99.800 1,838.886
201909 1,676.866 100.100 1,887.940
201912 1,605.493 100.500 1,800.389
202003 1,676.577 100.300 1,883.851
202006 1,345.912 99.900 1,518.361
202009 1,422.900 99.900 1,605.214
202012 1,569.179 99.300 1,780.931
202103 1,724.826 99.900 1,945.825
202106 1,451.520 99.500 1,644.083
202109 1,621.757 100.100 1,825.894
202112 1,745.460 100.100 1,965.168
202203 1,837.408 101.100 2,048.228
202206 1,196.957 101.800 1,325.118
202209 1,325.821 103.100 1,449.273
202212 1,274.203 104.100 1,379.469
202303 1,301.965 104.400 1,405.474
202306 1,125.075 105.200 1,205.285
202309 1,121.010 106.200 1,189.622
202312 1,182.706 106.800 1,248.043
202403 1,393.162 107.200 1,464.640
202406 1,188.201 108.200 1,237.618
202409 1,312.665 108.900 1,358.470
202412 1,200.762 110.700 1,222.456
202503 1,309.861 111.100 1,328.725
202506 1,034.306 111.700 1,043.566
202509 1,155.450 112.000 1,162.672
202512 1,229.539 113.000 1,226.275
202603 1,340.165 112.700 1,340.165

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?
Ube (TSE:4208) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 as of Aug. 03, 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 Ube and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Ube's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Ube ranks #286 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Ube's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ube's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.55. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Ube's value of 0.49 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ube ranks #286 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ube has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ube's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ube ranks #286 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Ube in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Ube's value of 0.49 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ube's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Ube 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 1.28, based on 1,275 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. Ube's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 is 61.7% 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 Ube and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ube's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ube stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ube (TSE:4208) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,367.81, compared to a current price of 円3,149.00 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 61.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.28. Ube's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 10 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 Ube (TSE:4208), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 03, 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 Ube (TSE:4208) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ube stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,149.00 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,367.81. GuruFocus considers Ube to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4208:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.49 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: 円2,367.81 vs. price of 円3,149.00 (33% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.7% below the Chemicals median (#286 of 1275)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4208 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ube Business Description

Other Exchanges UBE:Germany
Address Seavans North Building, 1-2-1, Shibaura, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8449
Ube Corp manufactures and sells chemicals, construction materials, and machinery products. The firm organizes itself into five segments based on product type. The chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells a variety of chemicals including resins, rubber, silicon, and plastics. The cement and construction segment sells cement, plaster, and foundation materials to the construction and building industries. The pharmaceutical segment sells anti-allergic, anti-hypertensive, and anti-platelet drugs. The machinery and metal products segment sells die-casting and electric injection machines. The energy and environment segment generates electricity from coal and biomass. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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