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Nippon Shokubai Co has the GF Score of 58, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Nippon Shokubai Co
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Nippon Shokubai Co (OTCPK:NSHKF) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Nippon Shokubai Co GF Score Related Terms
NSHKF vs DOW: GF Score Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Shokubai Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Shokubai Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Shokubai Co's GF Score falls into.
Nippon Shokubai Co (NSHKF) has a GF Score of 58 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Nippon Shokubai Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 78.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Shokubai Co's GF Score has ranged from 51.00 to 89.00.
Is Nippon Shokubai Co's GF Score too high?
Nippon Shokubai Co's current GF Score of 58 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 78.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.00 to a high of 89.00. Overall, Nippon Shokubai Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Shokubai Co's GF Score compare to DOW?
Nippon Shokubai Co's GF Score of 58 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Nippon Shokubai Co's own GF Score has ranged from 51.00 to 89.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Chemicals company?
A good GF Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Nippon Shokubai Co and its competitors. Nippon Shokubai Co's current GF Score is 58, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 78.00. 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 (NSHKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.28, compared to a current price of $12.82 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 58, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 78.00. Nippon Shokubai Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Shokubai Co (NSHKF), the current GF Score is 58 as of Jul. 16, 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 (NSHKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shokubai Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.82 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.28.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Shokubai Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSHKF:
GF Score: 58 (26% below median its 10-year median of 78.00)
GF Value™: $12.28 vs. price of $12.82 (4.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSHKF 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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