Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) Book Value per Share: 円5,434.20 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:7952 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Ltd TSE:7952
59 GF Score
Price 円3,480.00
GF Value 円2,722.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Book Value per Share?

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co TSE:7952 +2.65% 59 Book Value per Share is 円5,434.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7952 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,722.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,434.20.

During the past 12 months, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co was 15.60% per year. The lowest was -0.80% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's current price is 円3480.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,434.20. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co is 0.64.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co was 2.08. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.89.

Warning Sign:

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.62) is close to 2-year high of 0.64.


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co  (TSE:7952) 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.


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Book Value per Share Related Terms


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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.

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Book Value per Share Chart

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,883.43 4,450.79 4,993.49 5,179.67 5,434.20

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,993.49 5,097.69 5,179.67 4,990.35 5,434.20

TSE:7952 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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.


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Book Value per Share Calculation

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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)
=(46,745-0)/9
=5,434.20

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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)
=(46,745-0)/9
=5,434.20

* 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5,434.20 mean?
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) has a Book Value per Share of 円5,434.20 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's Book Value per Share too high?
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's current Book Value per Share is 円5,434.20. Overall, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's Book Value per Share compare to AS and HAS?
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's Book Value per Share of 円5,434.20 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's current Book Value per Share is 円5,434.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,722.76, compared to a current price of 円3,480.00 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is 円5,434.20. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 12 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952), the current Book Value per Share is 円5,434.20 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,480.00 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,722.76. GuruFocus considers Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7952:

  • Book Value per Share: 円5,434.20
  • GF Value™: 円2,722.76 vs. price of 円3,480.00 (27.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 12 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7952 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 200 Terajima-cho Naka-ku, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, JPN, 430-8665
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Ltd is a Japan-based musical instrument manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in manufacturing and sales of musical instruments, precision metals, wood products, and electronic devices. Products offered by the company include grand pianos, upright pianos, digital pianos, hybrid pianos, and anytime pianos. It sells its products under the brand name Philosophy, Legacy, Artists, Competitions, and Institutions. Kawai has world-wide sales networks, it distributes its products in Europe, America, Asia and Oceania, Africa and the Middle East. The company is also engaged in the development and sales of software and operations of music schools, and gymnastics schools.
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円3,480.00
Price
円2,722.76
GF Value