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Tohoku Steel Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,966.81.
During the past 12 months, Tohoku Steel Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% 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 Tohoku Steel Co was 7.90% per year. The lowest was 3.70% per year. And the median was 5.65% per year.
Tohoku Steel Co's current price is 円4455.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,966.81. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Tohoku Steel Co is 1.12.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Tohoku Steel Co was 1.13. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.52.
Warning Sign:
Tohoku Steel Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.12) is close to 10-year high of 1.13.
Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) 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.
Tohoku Steel Co Book Value per Share Related Terms
Tohoku Steel Co Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tohoku Steel 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.
TSE:5484 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Tohoku Steel 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.
Tohoku Steel Co PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Tohoku Steel Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tohoku Steel Co's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
What does a Book Value per Share of 円3,966.81 mean?
Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) has a Book Value per Share of 円3,966.81 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Tohoku Steel Co and its competitors.
Is Tohoku Steel Co's Book Value per Share too high?
Tohoku Steel Co's current Book Value per Share is 円3,966.81. Overall, Tohoku Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tohoku Steel Co's Book Value per Share compare to NUE and STLD?
Tohoku Steel Co's Book Value per Share of 円3,966.81 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Steel 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 Tohoku Steel Co and its competitors. Tohoku Steel Co's current Book Value per Share is 円3,966.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tohoku Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,986.41, compared to a current price of 円4,455.00 — trading 124.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is 円3,966.81. Tohoku Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484), the current Book Value per Share is 円3,966.81 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 Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohoku Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,455.00 is trading 124.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,986.41.
GuruFocus considers Tohoku Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5484:
Book Value per Share: 円3,966.81
GF Value™: 円1,986.41 vs. price of 円4,455.00 (124.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tohoku Steel Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and distribution of various types of special steel. It provides magnetic materials, heat-resistant alloys, anti-corrosion alloys, low thermal expansion materials, electronic materials, base materials for deposition, and sealing materials.
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