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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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4616'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.27 Max: 2.32
Current: 1.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co was 2.32. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.27.
TSE:4616's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 64.87% of 911
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs TSE:4616: 1.21
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
1938.00
/
1,595.10
=
1.21
* 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Median PS Value Related Terms
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Median PS Value Historical Data
* 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Median PS Value Chart
TSE:4616 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.2677.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was 円5959.483.
* 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) has a Median PS Value of 円1,595.10 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 125498% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.97 to 2.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #591 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Median PS Value too high?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Median PS Value of 円1,595.10 is 125498% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 2.32. Based on the distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #591 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Median PS Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #591 out of 911 companies for Median PS Value. This places Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.99. Historically, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.97 to 2.32 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 Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 0.99, based on 911 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Median PS Value is 円1,595.10, which is 125498% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,658.84, compared to a current price of 円1,938.00 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is 円1,595.10, which is 125498% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616), the current Median PS Value is 円1,595.10 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,938.00 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,658.84.
GuruFocus considers Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4616:
Median PS Value: 円1,595.10 (125498% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: 円1,658.84 vs. price of 円1,938.00 (16.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Business Description
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling various paints in Japan. Its products include heat insulation paints, ultra-low temperature powder, and water-based paints; and general purpose building paints, as well as floor coatings, building interior and exterior paints, aqueous paint, and rustproof paint.
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