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During the past 12 months, Central Automotive Products's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% 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 Central Automotive Products was 14.70% per year. The lowest was 7.90% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) 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.
Central Automotive Products Book Value per Share Related Terms
Central Automotive Products Book Value per Share Historical Data
* 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.
Central Automotive Products Book Value per Share Chart
TSE:8117 vs ORLY, AZO: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Automotive Products's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Automotive Products'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1,139.09 mean?
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) has a Book Value per Share of 円1,139.09 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Central Automotive Products and its competitors.
Is Central Automotive Products' Book Value per Share too high?
Central Automotive Products' current Book Value per Share is 円1,139.09. Overall, Central Automotive Products has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Automotive Products' Book Value per Share compare to ORLY and AZO?
Central Automotive Products' Book Value per Share of 円1,139.09 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Central Automotive Products and its competitors. Central Automotive Products's current Book Value per Share is 円1,139.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Automotive Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,998.39, compared to a current price of 円2,166.00 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is 円1,139.09. Central Automotive Products' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 5 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117), the current Book Value per Share is 円1,139.09 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,166.00 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,998.39.
GuruFocus considers Central Automotive Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8117:
Book Value per Share: 円1,139.09
GF Value™: 円1,998.39 vs. price of 円2,166.00 (8.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Automotive Products Ltd is engaged in the business of developing automobile parts. The product line includes - Timing parts, piston rings, cylinder liners, engine bearing, transmission parts, suspension parts, steering parts, shock absorber, brake parts, clutch, cooling parts, air conditioning parts, filter, cable, and engine oil.
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