Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) Book Value per Share: 円639.69 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3896 Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc TSE:3896
55 GF Score
Price 円407.00
GF Value 円515.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Awa Paper & Technological Co Book Value per Share?

Awa Paper & Technological Co TSE:3896 +5.17% 55 Book Value per Share is 円639.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3896 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円515.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Awa Paper & Technological Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円639.69.

During the past 12 months, Awa Paper & Technological Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Awa Paper & Technological Co was 8.90% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 3.45% per year.

Awa Paper & Technological Co's current price is 円407.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円639.69. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Awa Paper & Technological Co is 0.64.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Awa Paper & Technological Co was 1.62. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.96.

Good Sign:

Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.6) is close to 10-year low of 0.55.


Awa Paper & Technological Co  (TSE:3896) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Awa Paper & Technological Co Book Value per Share Related Terms


Awa Paper & Technological Co Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Awa Paper & Technological Co's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* 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.

Awa Paper & Technological Co Book Value per Share Chart

Awa Paper & Technological Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Book Value per Share
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Awa Paper & Technological Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Awa Paper & Technological Co Book Value per Share Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Awa Paper & Technological Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.


Awa Paper & Technological Co PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Awa Paper & Technological Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Awa Paper & Technological Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Awa Paper & Technological Co Book Value per Share Calculation

Awa Paper & Technological Co's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(6,398-0)/10
=639.69

Awa Paper & Technological Co's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(6,398-0)/10
=639.69

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of 円639.69 mean?
Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) has a Book Value per Share of 円639.69 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Awa Paper & Technological Co and its competitors.
Is Awa Paper & Technological Co's Book Value per Share too high?
Awa Paper & Technological Co's current Book Value per Share is 円639.69. Overall, Awa Paper & Technological Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Awa Paper & Technological Co's Book Value per Share compare to competitors?
Awa Paper & Technological Co's Book Value per Share of 円639.69 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Forest Products company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Awa Paper & Technological Co and its competitors. Awa Paper & Technological Co's current Book Value per Share is 円639.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Awa Paper & Technological Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円515.23, compared to a current price of 円407.00 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is 円639.69. Awa Paper & Technological Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896), the current Book Value per Share is 円639.69 as of Mar. 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awa Paper & Technological Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円407.00 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円515.23. GuruFocus considers Awa Paper & Technological Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3896:

  • Book Value per Share: 円639.69
  • GF Value™: 円515.23 vs. price of 円407.00 (21% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3896 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Awa Paper & Technological Co Business Description

Address 3-10-18, Minamiyasocho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, JPN, 770-0005
Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc is engaged in manufacturing and selling papers. The company provides air filter media, polyolefin sheets, base papers, cabin filter media, heat radiation sheets and fins, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, ceramic sheets, and cushion papers, as well as graphitic, carbon fiber, activated carbon fiber, and activated carbon.
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円407.00
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