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Yakult Honsha CoYKLTY 77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates YKLTY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 86 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Yakult Honsha Co ranks worse than 56.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
YKLTY'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55 Med: 2.74 Max: 4.59
Current: 1.88
During the past years, Yakult Honsha Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.59. The lowest was 1.55. And the median was 2.74.
YKLTY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 56.98% of 86
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.49
vs YKLTY: 1.88
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.
Yakult Honsha Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.426. 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 $4.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.
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Yakult Honsha Co (OTCPK:YKLTY) 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.
Yakult Honsha Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Yakult Honsha Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yakult Honsha 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.
Yakult Honsha Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
YKLTY vs KO, PEP, MNST: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Yakult Honsha 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.
Yakult Honsha Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Yakult Honsha 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.
Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 1.86 mean?
Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 as of Jul. 15, 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 Yakult Honsha Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.55 to 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #49 out of 86 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Yakult Honsha Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 4.59. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.49. Yakult Honsha Co's value of 1.86 is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #49 out of 86 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yakult Honsha Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yakult Honsha Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #49 out of 86 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Yakult Honsha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.49. Yakult Honsha Co's value of 1.86 is 24.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Yakult Honsha Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.55 to 4.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 1.49, Yakult Honsha 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 1.49, based on 86 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. Yakult Honsha Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 is 24.8% 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 Yakult Honsha Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yakult Honsha Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yakult Honsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.10, compared to a current price of $8.91 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 24.8% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 1.49. Yakult Honsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86 as of Jul. 15, 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 Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yakult Honsha Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.91 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.10.
GuruFocus considers Yakult Honsha Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YKLTY:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.86 (32% below median its 10-year median of 2.74)
GF Value™: $9.10 vs. price of $8.91 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#49 of 86)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YKLTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yakult Honsha is a pioneer in probiotics. It launched the probiotic drink Yakult in 1935 after Minoru Shirota's discovery of Lactobacillus casei Shirota, a strain of lactic acid bacteria, which proved to be able to live in the intestines, in 1930. It operates in 40 countries across four continents, selling mainly Yakult probiotic drinks. Apart from the retail outlets, the home delivery channel, served by a team of 83,000 Yakult Ladies globally, contributes about 45% of its probiotic drink volume. Overseas markets contribute 40% of group sales and profits. Yakult has built a meaningful presence in populated emerging markets, including China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil. It plans to step up expansion in the US with a new factory in Georgia, which will triple its US production capacity.
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