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Marutongyo CoFSE:7894 57 PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates FSE:7894 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,042.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Packaging & Containers companies, Marutongyo Co ranks better than 91.26% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-07-23), Marutongyo Co's share price is 円2200.00. Marutongyo Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6,265.82. Hence, Marutongyo Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.35.
Warning Sign:
Maruto Sangyo Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.35) is close to 2-year high of 0.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marutongyo Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:7894'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.44 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, Marutongyo Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.44.
FSE:7894's PB Ratio is ranked better than 91.26% of 389
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.18
vs FSE:7894: 0.35
During the past 12 months, Marutongyo Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Marutongyo Co was 14.00% per year. The lowest was 5.20% per year. And the median was 7.80% per year.
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.
Marutongyo Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Marutongyo Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marutongyo Co's PB Ratio 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Marutongyo 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.
Marutongyo Co PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marutongyo Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marutongyo 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.
Marutongyo Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) has a PB Ratio of 0.35 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Marutongyo Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Marutongyo Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Marutongyo Co ranks #34 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Marutongyo Co's PB Ratio too high?
Marutongyo Co's current PB Ratio of 0.35 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.22. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. Marutongyo Co's value of 0.35 is 70.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marutongyo Co ranks #34 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marutongyo Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marutongyo Co's PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Marutongyo Co ranks #34 out of 389 companies for PB Ratio. This places Marutongyo Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. Marutongyo Co's value of 0.35 is 70.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Marutongyo Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Marutongyo Co has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.18, based on 389 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. Marutongyo Co's current PB Ratio of 0.35 is 70.3% below 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 Marutongyo Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marutongyo Co's current PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marutongyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,042.17, compared to a current price of 円2,200.00 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 70.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.18. Marutongyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894), the current PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Jul. 23, 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 Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marutongyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,200.00 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,042.17.
GuruFocus considers Marutongyo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:7894:
PB Ratio: 0.35 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: 円2,042.17 vs. price of 円2,200.00 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#34 of 389)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:7894 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruto Sangyo Co Ltd produces and sells laminated films and paper products for the packaging companies in Japan. It is also engaged in photogravure printing and bag-making, photogravure cylinder making, sales of paper packaging, packing paper, and label stickers, plastic molding products, and packing materials. It also sells packaging machinery and industrial machinery, agricultural-related materials, and horticultural equipment.
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