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Arakawa Chemical Industries has the GF Score of 63, 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) 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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Arakawa Chemical Industries GF Score Related Terms
TSE:4968 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: GF Score Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arakawa Chemical Industries'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.
Arakawa Chemical Industries GF Score vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arakawa Chemical Industries's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arakawa Chemical Industries's GF Score falls into.
Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) has a GF Score of 63 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Arakawa Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 72.00. Over the past decade, Arakawa Chemical Industries' GF Score has ranged from 26.00 to 86.00.
Is Arakawa Chemical Industries' GF Score too high?
Arakawa Chemical Industries' current GF Score of 63 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 72.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.00 to a high of 86.00. Overall, Arakawa Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arakawa Chemical Industries' GF Score compare to LIN and SHW?
Arakawa Chemical Industries' GF Score of 63 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Arakawa Chemical Industries' own GF Score has ranged from 26.00 to 86.00 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries and its competitors. Arakawa Chemical Industries's current GF Score is 63, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 72.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arakawa Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,216.22, compared to a current price of 円2,400.00 — trading 97.3% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 63, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 72.00. Arakawa Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 11 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968), the current GF Score is 63 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arakawa Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,400.00 is trading 97.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,216.22.
GuruFocus considers Arakawa Chemical Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4968:
GF Score: 63 (13% below median its 10-year median of 72.00)
GF Value™: 円1,216.22 vs. price of 円2,400.00 (97.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of paper chemicals, resins for printing inks, resins for adhesives/adhesives, and intermediates for electronic materials. It manufactures various paper chemicals including water-repellents, sizing agents, paper surface improving agents, and paper strengthening, and other types of papers. It also provides printing inks for offset printing; book (magazine)-gravures and food-package-gravures. It also offers electronic materials, including rosins for use as raw material of chemicals and electronic components.
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