TKCBF (Tokai Carbon Co) GF Value Rank: 1 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 83% Below Median

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TKCBF Tokai Carbon Co Ltd TKCBF
57 GF Score
Price $11.08
GF Value $6.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Tokai Carbon Co GF Value Rank?

Tokai Carbon Co TKCBF 57 GF Value Rank is 1 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TKCBF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tokai Carbon Co has the GF Value Rank of 1.

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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Tokai Carbon Co GF Value Rank Related Terms


TKCBF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tokai Carbon 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.


Tokai Carbon Co GF Value Rank vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 1 mean?
Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF) has a GF Value Rank of 1 as of Jul. 18, 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 Tokai Carbon Co and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Tokai Carbon Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Tokai Carbon Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Tokai Carbon Co's current GF Value Rank of 1 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Tokai Carbon Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokai Carbon Co's GF Value Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Tokai Carbon Co's GF Value Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Tokai Carbon Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Tokai Carbon Co and its competitors. Tokai Carbon Co's current GF Value Rank is 1, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokai Carbon Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.97, compared to a current price of $11.08 — trading 59% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 1, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Tokai Carbon Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF), the current GF Value Rank is 1 as of Jul. 18, 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 Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokai Carbon Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.08 is trading 59% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.97. GuruFocus considers Tokai Carbon Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TKCBF:

  • GF Value Rank: 1 (83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $6.97 vs. price of $11.08 (59% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TKCBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tokai Carbon Co Business Description

Address 1-2-3 Kita Aoyama Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-8636
Tokai Carbon Co Ltd is a Japan-based manufacturer of carbon products which include, Carbon black, graphite electrodes, fine carbon friction material and manufactures industrial furnaces, and related products. It operates through three reportable segments, Carbon Black business, Carbon and Ceramics business, and Industrial Furnaces and Related Products business. Carbon black is mainly used as a reinforcing agent of industrial rubber products, typically auto tires. Carbon and Ceramics business segment produces artificial graphite electrodes for electric arc furnaces, fine carbon, carbon brush, impervious graphite, pencil lead-cores. Industrial Furnaces and Related Products segment include Industrial electric furnaces, gas furnaces, silicon carbide heating elements refractory, amongst others.
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