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Nichia Steel Works's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,188.40.
During the past 12 months, Nichia Steel Works's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% 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 Nichia Steel Works was 6.00% per year. The lowest was -0.10% per year. And the median was 1.40% per year.
Nichia Steel Works's current price is 円370.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,188.40. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Nichia Steel Works is 0.31.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Nichia Steel Works was 0.43. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.32.
Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) 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.
Nichia Steel Works Book Value per Share Related Terms
Nichia Steel Works Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichia Steel Works'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:5658 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Nichia Steel Works'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.
Nichia Steel Works PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nichia Steel Works's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichia Steel Works'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1,188.40 mean?
Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) has a Book Value per Share of 円1,188.40 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Nichia Steel Works and its competitors.
Is Nichia Steel Works' Book Value per Share too high?
Nichia Steel Works' current Book Value per Share is 円1,188.40. Overall, Nichia Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichia Steel Works' Book Value per Share compare to SNA and RBC?
Nichia Steel Works' Book Value per Share of 円1,188.40 can be compared against companies in the Industrial 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Industrial 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 Nichia Steel Works and its competitors. Nichia Steel Works's current Book Value per Share is 円1,188.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichia Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円326.60, compared to a current price of 円370.00 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is 円1,188.40. Nichia Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658), the current Book Value per Share is 円1,188.40 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 Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichia Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円370.00 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円326.60.
GuruFocus considers Nichia Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5658:
Book Value per Share: 円1,188.40
GF Value™: 円326.60 vs. price of 円370.00 (13.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nichia Steel Works Ltd is a manufacturer of steel wire products, fasteners and related products. The products are used in various fields such as construction and civil infrastructure. It offers low carbon steel wire products, hard drawn steel wire products, fasteners & special products and other special finished products.
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