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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.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Inabata's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円16270.761. Inabata's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.1631. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is 円2,654.36.
As of today (2026-08-25), Inabata's share price is 円4270.00. Inabata's Median PS Value is 円2,654.36. Therefore, Inabata's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inabata's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8098'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99 Med: 1.32 Max: 1.61
Current: 1.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Inabata was 1.61. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.32.
TSE:8098's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 82.15% of 913
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.01
vs TSE:8098: 1.61
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.
Inabata's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
4270.00
/
2,654.36
=
1.61
* 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.
Inabata Median PS Value Related Terms
Inabata Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inabata'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.
TSE:8098 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Inabata'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.
Inabata Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Inabata's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inabata's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.1631.
Inabata'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16270.761.
* 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.
Inabata (TSE:8098) has a Median PS Value of 円2,654.36 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Inabata and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inabata ranks #750 out of 913 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Inabata's Median PS Value too high?
Inabata's current Median PS Value is 円2,654.36. Based on the distribution chart, Inabata ranks #750 out of 913 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inabata has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inabata's Median PS Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Inabata ranks #750 out of 913 companies for Median PS Value. This places Inabata in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.01. 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 1.01, based on 913 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 Inabata and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inabata's current Median PS Value is 円2,654.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inabata stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inabata (TSE:8098) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,746.13, compared to a current price of 円4,270.00 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is 円2,654.36. Inabata'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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Inabata (TSE:8098), the current Median PS Value is 円2,654.36 as of Aug. 25, 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 Inabata (TSE:8098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inabata stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,270.00 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,746.13.
GuruFocus considers Inabata to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8098:
Median PS Value: 円2,654.36
GF Value™: 円3,746.13 vs. price of 円4,270.00 (14% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inabata & Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into five primary segments based on product type. The plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells plastic polymers used for food and beverage packaging. The information and electronics segment sells polarizing films used in touch screen devices, office printing-related products, and solar panels. The chemicals segment sells multiple chemicals products that include raw materials used to make plastics, rubber, and electronics materials. The life industry segment sells insect repellents and insecticides. The housing and eco materials segment sells lumber and building materials. The vast majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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