Ajinomoto CoTSE:2802 -3.04%79 Median PS Value is 円2,123.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:2802 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,683.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,139 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto Co ranks worse than 95.43% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Ajinomoto Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1616.382. Ajinomoto Co's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 1.3138. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is 円2,123.68.
As of today (2026-06-24), Ajinomoto Co's share price is 円5480.00. Ajinomoto Co's Median PS Value is 円2,123.68. Therefore, Ajinomoto Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is 2.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajinomoto Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2802'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 1.53 Max: 2.66
Current: 2.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Ajinomoto Co was 2.66. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.53.
TSE:2802's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 95.43% of 1139
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs TSE:2802: 2.58
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Ajinomoto Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
5480.00
/
2,123.68
=
2.58
* 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.
Ajinomoto Co Median PS Value Related Terms
Ajinomoto Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto Co's Median PS Value 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Ajinomoto Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.3138.
Ajinomoto Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1616.382.
* 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.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a Median PS Value of 円2,123.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. This is 138703% above median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, Ajinomoto Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.92 to 2.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1087 out of 1139 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's Median PS Value too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current Median PS Value of 円2,123.68 is 138703% above median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 2.66. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1087 out of 1139 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's Median PS Value compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1087 out of 1139 companies for Median PS Value. This places Ajinomoto Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.83. Historically, Ajinomoto Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.92 to 2.66 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 Median PS Value for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Median PS Value among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.83, based on 1,139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajinomoto Co's current Median PS Value is 円2,123.68, which is 138703% above median its own 10-year median of 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,683.18, compared to a current price of 円5,480.00 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is 円2,123.68, which is 138703% above median its 10-year median of 1.53. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current Median PS Value is 円2,123.68 as of Jun. 24, 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,480.00 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,683.18.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
Median PS Value: 円2,123.68 (138703% above median its 10-year median of 1.53)
GF Value™: 円3,683.18 vs. price of 円5,480.00 (48.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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