Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.40 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 97% Above Median

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TSE:4462 Ishihara Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4462
87 GF Score
Price 円3,200.00
GF Value 円2,421.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ishihara Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ishihara Chemical Co TSE:4462 +11.15% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.40 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:4462 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,421.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,276 Chemicals companies, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks worse than 67.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Ishihara Chemical Co's current share price is 円3200.00. Ishihara Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,333.76. Ishihara Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.40.

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

TSE:4462' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 1.22   Max: 2.8
Current: 2.16

During the past years, Ishihara Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.80. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.22.

TSE:4462's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
67.87% of 1276 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.285 vs TSE:4462: 2.16

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.

Ishihara Chemical Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円435.640. 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1,333.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ishihara Chemical Co  (TSE:4462) 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.


Ishihara Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Ishihara Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ishihara Chemical 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.

Ishihara Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Ishihara Chemical Co 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 1.17 1.26 1.59 1.68 1.75

Ishihara Chemical 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 1.53 1.54 1.68 1.75 0.00

TSE:4462 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ishihara Chemical 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.


Ishihara Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Ishihara Chemical 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.

Ishihara Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3200.00/1333.76
=2.40

* 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.

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

For example, Ishihara Chemical 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)
=435.64/112.7000*112.7000
=435.640

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Ishihara Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 246.870 98.100 283.611
201609 243.342 98.000 279.843
201612 246.784 98.400 282.648
201703 243.036 98.100 279.206
201706 250.196 98.500 286.265
201709 238.681 98.800 272.261
201712 233.582 99.400 264.836
201803 219.643 99.200 249.534
201806 247.863 99.200 281.594
201809 255.402 99.900 288.126
201812 244.055 99.700 275.878
201903 218.874 99.700 247.413
201906 243.948 99.800 275.480
201909 264.119 100.100 297.365
201912 255.005 100.500 285.961
202003 271.548 100.300 305.119
202006 256.276 99.900 289.112
202009 250.104 99.900 282.149
202012 260.204 99.300 295.317
202103 289.470 99.900 326.559
202106 293.223 99.500 332.123
202109 312.577 100.100 351.922
202112 302.407 100.100 340.472
202203 299.408 101.100 333.761
202206 333.152 101.800 368.823
202209 343.827 103.100 375.842
202212 340.042 104.100 368.134
202303 315.100 104.400 340.151
202306 317.606 105.200 340.249
202309 352.726 106.200 374.315
202312 360.690 106.800 380.616
202403 354.153 107.200 372.323
202406 401.453 108.200 418.149
202409 409.543 108.900 423.834
202412 437.646 110.700 445.553
202503 395.494 111.100 401.190
202506 407.548 111.700 411.197
202509 440.957 112.000 443.713
202512 432.439 113.000 431.291
202603 435.640 112.700 435.640

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 2.40 mean?
Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.40 as of Aug. 05, 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 Ishihara Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Ishihara Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #866 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Ishihara Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ishihara Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.40 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 2.80. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Ishihara Chemical Co's value of 2.40 is 86.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #866 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ishihara Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ishihara Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #866 out of 1276 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Ishihara Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Ishihara Chemical Co's value of 2.40 is 86.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ishihara Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Ishihara Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.29, based on 1,276 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. Ishihara Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.40 is 86.8% 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 Ishihara Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ishihara Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.40, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ishihara Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,421.93, compared to a current price of 円3,200.00 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.40, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 86.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.29. Ishihara Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.40 as of Aug. 05, 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 Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishihara Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,200.00 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,421.93. GuruFocus considers Ishihara Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4462:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.40 (97% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
  • GF Value™: 円2,421.93 vs. price of 円3,200.00 (32.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 86.8% above the Chemicals median (#866 of 1276)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4462 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ishihara Chemical Co Business Description

Address 5-26 Nishiyanagiwara-cho, Hyogo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, JPN, 652-0806
Ishihara Chemical Co Ltd manufactures and sells plating solutions and metal finishing agents for semiconductors and electronic parts.
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