NPKYY (Nippon Kayaku Co) GF Value Rank: 6 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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NPKYY Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd NPKYY
72 GF Score
Price $13.16
GF Value $10.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nippon Kayaku Co GF Value Rank?

Nippon Kayaku Co NPKYY 72 GF Value Rank is 6 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates NPKYY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Nippon Kayaku Co has the GF Value Rank of 6.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Nippon Kayaku Co GF Value Rank Related Terms

NPKYY vs DOW: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku Co's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 6 mean?
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a GF Value Rank of 6 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Kayaku Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current GF Value Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's GF Value Rank compare to DOW?
Nippon Kayaku Co's GF Value Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Nippon Kayaku Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. Nippon Kayaku Co's current GF Value Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.95, compared to a current price of $13.16 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY), the current GF Value Rank is 6 as of Jul. 17, 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 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.95. GuruFocus considers Nippon Kayaku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NPKYY:

  • GF Value Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $10.95 vs. price of $13.16 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 4272:JapanNP7:Germany
Address 1-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Meiji Yasuda Seimei Building 19th and 20th Floors, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
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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