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The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Japan Pure Chemical Co's share price is 円5090.00.
Japan Pure Chemical Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,096.80. Hence, Japan Pure Chemical Co's PS Ratio for today is 1.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Pure Chemical Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4973'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 1.33 Max: 2.46
Current: 1.64
During the past 13 years, Japan Pure Chemical Co's highest PS Ratio was 2.46. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.33.
TSE:4973's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 54.32% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs TSE:4973: 1.64
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Japan Pure Chemical Co was 43.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Japan Pure Chemical Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 21.20% per year. The lowest was -11.90% per year. And the median was 3.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Japan Pure Chemical Co's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pure Chemical Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pure Chemical Co's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Japan Pure Chemical Co's Share Price of today is 円5090.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Japan Pure Chemical Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,096.80.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a PS Ratio of 1.64 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Japan Pure Chemical Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #855 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's PS Ratio too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current PS Ratio of 1.64 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 2.46. The Chemicals industry median PS Ratio is 1.42. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 1.64 is 15.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #855 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #855 out of 1574 companies for PS Ratio. This places Japan Pure Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.42. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 1.64 is 15.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Pure Chemical Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 2.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Japan Pure Chemical Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.42, based on 1,574 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current PS Ratio of 1.64 is 15.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current PS Ratio is 1.64, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,583.97, compared to a current price of 円5,090.00 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.64, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 15.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.42. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current PS Ratio is 1.64 as of Jul. 16, 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,090.00 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,583.97.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:
PS Ratio: 1.64 (23% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: 円4,583.97 vs. price of 円5,090.00 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.5% above the Chemicals median (#855 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
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