Kitz (TSE:6498) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.29 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 79% Above Median

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TSE:6498 Kitz Corp TSE:6498
87 GF Score
Price 円2,200.00
GF Value 円1,344.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kitz Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kitz TSE:6498 +8.00% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates TSE:6498 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,344.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,300 Industrial Products companies, Kitz ranks better than 57.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Kitz's current share price is 円2200.00. Kitz's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,707.41. Kitz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.29.

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

TSE:6498' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 0.72   Max: 1.58
Current: 1.33

During the past years, Kitz's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.58. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.72.

TSE:6498's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
57.43% of 2300 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.695 vs TSE:6498: 1.33

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.

Kitz's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円536.246. 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1,707.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kitz  (TSE:6498) 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.


Kitz Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kitz Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kitz'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.

Kitz Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kitz Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.58 0.59 0.83 0.72 1.03

Kitz 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 0.73 0.73 1.02 1.03 1.04

TSE:6498 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kitz'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.


Kitz Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kitz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kitz 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2200.00/1707.41
=1.29

* 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.

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

For example, Kitz'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)
=536.246/112.7000*112.7000
=536.246

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kitz Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 256.367 98.100 294.522
201609 256.771 98.000 295.287
201612 267.059 98.400 305.869
201703 294.406 98.100 338.222
201706 292.286 98.500 334.423
201709 298.744 98.800 340.774
201712 320.888 99.400 363.824
201803 336.342 99.200 382.114
201806 336.463 99.200 382.252
201809 362.672 99.900 409.140
201812 371.568 99.700 420.017
201903 350.695 99.700 396.423
201906 327.816 99.800 370.189
201909 337.671 100.100 380.175
201912 344.089 100.500 385.859
202003 356.551 100.300 400.631
202006 314.297 99.900 354.567
202009 300.186 99.900 338.648
202012 314.675 99.300 357.139
202103 332.117 99.900 374.671
202106 371.863 99.500 421.196
202109 387.421 100.100 436.187
202112 423.263 100.100 476.541
202203 410.110 101.100 457.165
202206 448.055 101.800 496.029
202209 460.725 103.100 503.625
202212 464.066 104.100 502.404
202303 437.625 104.400 472.417
202306 468.627 105.200 502.037
202309 468.908 106.200 497.608
202312 485.794 106.800 512.631
202403 448.383 107.200 471.388
202406 485.330 108.200 505.515
202409 484.971 108.900 501.894
202412 501.963 110.700 511.032
202503 480.228 111.100 487.144
202506 513.434 111.700 518.031
202509 511.046 112.000 514.240
202512 527.450 113.000 526.050
202603 536.246 112.700 536.246

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 1.29 mean?
Kitz (TSE:6498) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.29 as of Aug. 01, 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 Kitz and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Kitz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitz ranks #979 out of 2300 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Kitz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kitz's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.29 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.58. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.70. Kitz's value of 1.29 is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitz ranks #979 out of 2300 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitz has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitz's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kitz ranks #979 out of 2300 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Kitz in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.70. Kitz's value of 1.29 is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kitz's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Kitz 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,300 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. Kitz's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.29 is 23.9% 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 Kitz and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitz's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitz (TSE:6498) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,344.03, compared to a current price of 円2,200.00 — trading 63.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 23.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Kitz'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 Kitz (TSE:6498), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 01, 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 Kitz (TSE:6498) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitz stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,200.00 is trading 63.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,344.03. GuruFocus considers Kitz to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6498:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.29 (79% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: 円1,344.03 vs. price of 円2,200.00 (63.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 23.9% below the Industrial Products median (#979 of 2300)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kitz Business Description

Other Exchanges 3W8:Germany
Address 1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Tokyo Shiodome Building, Minato-ku, Chiba, JPN, 105-7305
Kitz Corp is a Japan-based company that operates through segments namely valve manufacturing business in which the company manufactures and sells valves, fittings, water purifiers, and industrial filters and the Copper products business involves manufacturing and selling of brass rods for machined or forged products. The company's products consist of brass, cast iron, ductile iron, strainer, bronze, and others. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Valve manufacturing business. Geographically, the company operates in Japan, America, Europe, China and Asian markets.
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