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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.
Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) 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.
Showa Chemical Industry Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
506.00
/
488.51
=
1.04
* 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.
Showa Chemical Industry Co Median PS Value Related Terms
Showa Chemical Industry 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.
TSE:4990 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Showa Chemical Industry 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.
Showa Chemical Industry Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Showa Chemical Industry Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Showa Chemical Industry Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.5587.
Showa Chemical Industry 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874.431.
* 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.
Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) has a Median PS Value of 円488.51 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Showa Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Showa Chemical Industry Co ranks #474 out of 917 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Showa Chemical Industry Co's Median PS Value too high?
Showa Chemical Industry Co's current Median PS Value is 円488.51. Based on the distribution chart, Showa Chemical Industry Co ranks #474 out of 917 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Showa Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showa Chemical Industry Co's Median PS Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Showa Chemical Industry Co ranks #474 out of 917 companies for Median PS Value. This places Showa Chemical Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.02. 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 1.02, based on 917 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Showa Chemical Industry Co's current Median PS Value is 円488.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Showa Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) has a current Median PS Value of 円488.51. The current Median PS Value is 円488.51. Showa Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990), the current Median PS Value is 円488.51 as of Aug. 30, 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.
Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the development and manufacturing of diatomite and perlite. The product range consists of radiolite diatomite filter aids and functional additives, and topco perlite products. Its products are used in a widening spectrum of applications from chemical manufacturing, pool water treatment, pharmaceuticals, incinerator exhaust filtration, the manufacture of building materials, silicone resins, and soil conditioners. It is operating a diatomite plant in Jilin Province, Northeast China.
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