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Microwave Chemical Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=41.63) is close to 3-year high of 41.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Microwave Chemical Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JY5'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.12 Med: 14.55 Max: 65.11
Current: 41.63
During the past 7 years, Microwave Chemical Co's highest PB Ratio was 65.11. The lowest was 6.12. And the median was 14.55.
FRA:JY5's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 99.43% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs FRA:JY5: 41.63
During the past 12 months, Microwave Chemical Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -28.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.00% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Microwave Chemical Co was 17.60% per year. The lowest was -1.70% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Microwave Chemical 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.
Microwave Chemical Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Microwave Chemical Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microwave Chemical Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) has a PB Ratio of 39.50 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Microwave Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 14.55. Over the past decade, Microwave Chemical Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 6.12 to 65.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Microwave Chemical Co ranks #1567 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is Microwave Chemical Co's PB Ratio too high?
Microwave Chemical Co's current PB Ratio of 39.50 is 171% above median its 10-year median of 14.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.12 to a high of 65.11. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. Microwave Chemical Co's value of 39.50 is 2323.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microwave Chemical Co ranks #1567 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Microwave Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microwave Chemical Co's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Microwave Chemical Co ranks #1567 out of 1576 companies for PB Ratio. This places Microwave Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. Microwave Chemical Co's value of 39.50 is 2323.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Microwave Chemical Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 6.12 to 65.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.55 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Microwave Chemical Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.63, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Microwave Chemical Co's current PB Ratio of 39.50 is 2323.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Microwave Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microwave Chemical Co's current PB Ratio is 39.50, which is 171% above median its own 10-year median of 14.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microwave Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) has a current PB Ratio of 39.50. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.47, compared to a current price of €3.99 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 39.50, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 14.55 and 2323.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. Microwave Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5), the current PB Ratio is 39.50 as of Jul. 21, 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 Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.99 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.47.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JY5:
PB Ratio: 39.50 (171% above median its 10-year median of 14.55)
GF Value™: €4.47 vs. price of €3.99 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2323.3% above the Chemicals median (#1567 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JY5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microwave Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in providing solutions from research and development to engineering, utilizing a microwave chemistry technology platform.
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