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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-24), Nippon Kayaku Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 55.56%.
The industry rank for Nippon Kayaku Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
NPKYY's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 83.4% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -4.975
vs NPKYY: 55.56
Nippon Kayaku Co (OTCPK:NPKYY) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Nippon Kayaku Co 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
NPKYY vs DOW: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku Co's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Nippon Kayaku Co (OTCPK:NPKYY) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 55.56% as of Aug. 24, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #268 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 55.56%. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #268 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #268 out of 1614 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Nippon Kayaku Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Chemicals company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. Nippon Kayaku Co's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 55.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 55.56%. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.82, compared to a current price of $13.16 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 55.56%. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 55.56% as of Aug. 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.16 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.82.
Key valuation signals for NPKYY:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 55.56%
GF Value™: $10.82 vs. price of $13.16 (21.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPKYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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