Nippon Shokubai CoTSE:4114 +0.34%77 FCF Yield % is 1.25 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 3.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:4114 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,759.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Chemicals companies, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks better than 52.31% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Nippon Shokubai Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Shokubai Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Shokubai Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.
Nippon Shokubai Co FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Shokubai Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Shokubai Co's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Nippon Shokubai Co (TSE:4114) has a FCF Yield % of 1.25 as of Jul. 03, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Nippon Shokubai Co and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks #765 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Nippon Shokubai Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Nippon Shokubai Co's current FCF Yield % of 1.25 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 3.69. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.94. Nippon Shokubai Co's value of 1.25 is 33.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks #765 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Shokubai Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Shokubai Co's FCF Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks #765 out of 1604 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Nippon Shokubai Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.94. Nippon Shokubai Co's value of 1.25 is 33.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.69 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Nippon Shokubai 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 FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.94, based on 1,604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Shokubai Co's current FCF Yield % of 1.25 is 33.7% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Nippon Shokubai Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Shokubai Co's current FCF Yield % is 1.25, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 3.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Shokubai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shokubai Co (TSE:4114) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,759.53, compared to a current price of 円2,075.50 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.25, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 3.69 and 33.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.94. Nippon Shokubai Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Shokubai Co (TSE:4114), the current FCF Yield % is 1.25 as of Jul. 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 Nippon Shokubai Co (TSE:4114) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shokubai Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,075.50 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,759.53.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Shokubai Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4114:
FCF Yield %: 1.25 (66% below median its 10-year median of 3.69)
GF Value™: 円1,759.53 vs. price of 円2,075.50 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.7% above the Chemicals median (#765 of 1604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4114 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, catalysts, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells polymers for concrete mixtures, acrylates used in detergents, and resins for paints and processed adhesive products. The basic chemicals segment sells ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol used in polyester fibers and plastic beverage containers. The environment and catalysts segment sells catalysts used for automotive products and lithium-ion battery production. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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