Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.38 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 89% Above Median

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TSE:8742 Kobayashi Yoko Co Ltd TSE:8742
59 GF Score
Price 円550.00
GF Value 円337.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kobayashi Yoko Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kobayashi Yoko Co TSE:8742 59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.38 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:8742 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円337.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 606 Capital Markets companies, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks better than 72.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Kobayashi Yoko Co's current share price is 円550.00. Kobayashi Yoko Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円399.65. Kobayashi Yoko Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.38.

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

TSE:8742' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 0.73   Max: 1.44
Current: 1.38

During the past years, Kobayashi Yoko Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.44. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.73.

TSE:8742's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
72.94% of 606 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.32 vs TSE:8742: 1.38

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.

Kobayashi Yoko Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円104.929. 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399.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kobayashi Yoko Co  (TSE:8742) 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.


Kobayashi Yoko Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kobayashi Yoko Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobayashi Yoko 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.

Kobayashi Yoko Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kobayashi Yoko 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 0.64 0.64 1.15 0.00 1.14

Kobayashi Yoko Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 0.00 0.73 0.80 1.12 1.14

TSE:8742 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Kobayashi Yoko 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.


Kobayashi Yoko Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Kobayashi Yoko Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kobayashi Yoko 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.

Kobayashi Yoko Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=550.00/399.65
=1.38

* 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.

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

For example, Kobayashi Yoko 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)
=104.929/112.7000*112.7000
=104.929

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kobayashi Yoko Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 82.727 97.900 95.233
201606 101.333 98.100 116.414
201609 88.365 98.000 101.620
201612 83.417 98.400 95.540
201703 68.642 98.100 78.858
201706 95.834 98.500 109.650
201709 76.671 98.800 87.458
201712 78.672 99.400 89.199
201803 93.510 99.200 106.236
201806 88.168 99.200 100.167
201809 76.618 99.900 86.435
201812 105.146 99.700 118.856
201903 89.195 99.700 100.825
201906 85.813 99.800 96.905
201909 105.069 100.100 118.294
201912 98.935 100.500 110.945
202003 98.509 100.300 110.688
202006 88.934 99.900 100.329
202009 87.895 99.900 99.157
202012 99.377 99.300 112.787
202103 88.804 99.900 100.182
202106 88.482 99.500 100.220
202109 82.457 100.100 92.836
202112 98.363 100.100 110.744
202203 84.507 101.100 94.203
202206 80.512 101.800 89.133
202209 76.152 103.100 83.243
202212 94.324 104.100 102.116
202303 79.356 104.400 85.665
202306 99.863 105.200 106.983
202309 93.333 106.200 99.045
202312 91.618 106.800 96.679
202403 75.528 107.200 79.403
202406 101.864 108.200 106.100
202409 97.201 108.900 100.593
202503 0.000 111.100 0.000
202506 109.482 111.700 110.462
202509 97.955 112.000 98.567
202512 100.182 113.000 99.916
202603 104.929 112.700 104.929

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 1.38 mean?
Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.38 as of Jul. 20, 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Kobayashi Yoko Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #164 out of 606 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kobayashi Yoko Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.38 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.44. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.32. Kobayashi Yoko Co's value of 1.38 is 58.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #164 out of 606 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobayashi Yoko Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobayashi Yoko Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #164 out of 606 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Kobayashi Yoko Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.32. Kobayashi Yoko Co's value of 1.38 is 58.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kobayashi Yoko Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Kobayashi Yoko Co 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 3.32, based on 606 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. Kobayashi Yoko Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.38 is 58.4% 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobayashi Yoko Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.38, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円337.77, compared to a current price of 円550.00 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.38, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 58.4% below the Capital Markets industry median of 3.32. Kobayashi Yoko Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.38 as of Jul. 20, 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Yoko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円550.00 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円337.77. GuruFocus considers Kobayashi Yoko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8742:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.38 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: 円337.77 vs. price of 円550.00 (62.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.4% below the Capital Markets median (#164 of 606)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kobayashi Yoko Co Business Description

Address No.25-17, Nihonbashi Kokusai Town, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0014
Kobayashi Yoko Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the provision of investment and financial services. The company is organized in following business segments - Investment/Financial Services, Living/Environment business, Sports Facilities, Real Estate business, and Internet Advertising and Other businesses.
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