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Hodogaya Chemical Co has the GF Score of 81, which implies that the company
might have
Good outperformance 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co
might have
Good outperformance potential.
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Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) 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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Hodogaya Chemical Co GF Score Related Terms
TSE:4112 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: GF Score Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hodogaya Chemical 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.
Hodogaya Chemical Co GF Score vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hodogaya Chemical Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hodogaya Chemical Co's GF Score falls into.
Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) has a GF Score of 81 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Hodogaya Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 83.00. Over the past decade, Hodogaya Chemical Co's GF Score has ranged from 31.00 to 93.00.
Is Hodogaya Chemical Co's GF Score too high?
Hodogaya Chemical Co's current GF Score of 81 is near median its 10-year median of 83.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.00 to a high of 93.00. Overall, Hodogaya Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hodogaya Chemical Co's GF Score compare to LIN and SHW?
Hodogaya Chemical Co's GF Score of 81 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Hodogaya Chemical Co's own GF Score has ranged from 31.00 to 93.00 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co and its competitors. Hodogaya Chemical Co's current GF Score is 81, which is near median its own 10-year median of 83.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hodogaya Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,983.38, compared to a current price of 円2,041.00 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 81, which is near median its 10-year median of 83.00. Hodogaya Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112), the current GF Score is 81 as of Jul. 14, 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodogaya Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,041.00 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,983.38.
GuruFocus considers Hodogaya Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4112:
GF Score: 81 (near median its 10-year median of 83.00)
GF Value™: 円1,983.38 vs. price of 円2,041.00 (2.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4112 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hodogaya Chemical Co Ltd manufactures and sells functional colorants, specialty polymers, basic chemicals, and agro-science products in Japan. The firm's product includes imaging materials, dyes, colors, food additives, and organic light emitting diode materials. The Functional Polymers unit consists of urethane and cement-based construction and civil engineering materials, polyol, and basic raw materials for general chemistry industry. Basic Chemicals handles production of hydrogen peroxide. Agro-Science unit deals with herbicides, pesticides, and growth control agents for crop fields, golf courses, and green areas. Logistic services include warehousing, cargo transport, and commissioned research businesses.
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