Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (TSE:4116) GF Value Rank: 3 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TSE:4116 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd TSE:4116
63 GF Score
Price 円1,348.00
GF Value 円783.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co GF Value Rank?

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co TSE:4116 -1.39% 63 GF Value Rank is 3 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:4116 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円783.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co has the GF Value Rank of 3.

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.


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TSE:4116 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg 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.


Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co GF Value Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


TSE:4116
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What does a GF Value Rank of 3 mean?
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (TSE:4116) has a GF Value Rank of 3 as of Aug. 16, 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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's current GF Value Rank of 3 is 50% 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, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's GF Value Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's GF Value Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg 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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co and its competitors. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's current GF Value Rank is 3, which is 50% 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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (TSE:4116) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円783.38, compared to a current price of 円1,348.00 — trading 72.1% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 3, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (TSE:4116), the current GF Value Rank is 3 as of Aug. 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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (TSE:4116) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,348.00 is trading 72.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円783.38. GuruFocus considers Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4116:

  • GF Value Rank: 3 (50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: 円783.38 vs. price of 円1,348.00 (72.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4116 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Business Description

Address 1-7-6, Nihonbashi-Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8383
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd manufactures and sells pigments, plastics, and inks in five segments based on product type. The polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic resins used to produce interior components for automobiles, polyurethane coatings and adhesives, and textile coatings. The pigments segment sells inorganic pigments and colorants. The prepared colors and chemicals segment sells colorants used in plastics and coatings. The printing inks segment sells inks for printing and gravure. The other segment leases real estate properties.
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円1,348.00
Price
円783.38
GF Value