Nihon Kagakungyo Co (TSE:4094) GF Value Rank: 6 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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TSE:4094 Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Co Ltd TSE:4094
63 GF Score
Price 円2,080.00
GF Value 円1,865.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nihon Kagakungyo Co GF Value Rank?

Nihon Kagakungyo Co TSE:4094 -0.95% 63 GF Value Rank is 6 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:4094 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,865.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Nihon Kagakungyo 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.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Nihon Kagakungyo Co GF Value Rank Related Terms

TSE:4094 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nihon Kagakungyo 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.

Nihon Kagakungyo Co GF Value Rank vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


TSE:4094
63GF Score
Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Co Ltd TSE:4094
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 6 mean?
Nihon Kagakungyo Co (TSE:4094) has a GF Value Rank of 6 as of Aug. 07, 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 Nihon Kagakungyo Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Nihon Kagakungyo Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Nihon Kagakungyo Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Nihon Kagakungyo Co's current GF Value Rank of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Nihon Kagakungyo Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Kagakungyo Co's GF Value Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Nihon Kagakungyo Co's GF Value Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Nihon Kagakungyo 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 Nihon Kagakungyo Co and its competitors. Nihon Kagakungyo Co's current GF Value Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Kagakungyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Kagakungyo Co (TSE:4094) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,865.89, compared to a current price of 円2,080.00 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Nihon Kagakungyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Nihon Kagakungyo Co (TSE:4094), the current GF Value Rank is 6 as of Aug. 07, 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 Nihon Kagakungyo Co (TSE:4094) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Kagakungyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,080.00 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,865.89. GuruFocus considers Nihon Kagakungyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4094:

  • GF Value Rank: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,865.89 vs. price of 円2,080.00 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4094 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nihon Kagakungyo Co Business Description

Address 4-8-1 Higashi Ueno, Tixtower Ueno (Reception 5th Floor, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-0015
Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. Its business activities are divided into two divisions including Chemical business which is engaged in production and sales of organic and inorganic industrial chemicals. And Building Materials business which offers metal products. Its chemical product offerings include copper compounds, tin compounds, nickel compounds, cobalt compounds, metallic soaps, among others. The building materials division offers products including plancier air vent, nent roof, finish hardware, mail post, approach stainless steel, handrails, heat exchanger, metal eaves fascia and cold rolling forming hardware.
63GF Score

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円2,080.00
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