Japan EngineKDCLF 60 PB Ratio is 3.65 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 529% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates KDCLF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,986 Industrial Products companies, Japan Engine ranks worse than 68.89% 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 (2026-06-24), Japan Engine's share price is $50.45. Japan Engine's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.82. Hence, Japan Engine's PB Ratio of today is 3.65.
Good Sign:
Japan Engine Corp stock PB Ratio (=3.84) is close to 1-year low of 3.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Engine's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KDCLF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.58 Max: 7.38
Current: 3.84
During the past 13 years, Japan Engine's highest PB Ratio was 7.38. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.58.
KDCLF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 68.89% of 2986
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs KDCLF: 3.84
During the past 12 months, Japan Engine's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 32.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 35.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Engine was 35.80% per year. The lowest was -17.90% per year. And the median was 4.90% 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.
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Japan Engine PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Engine'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Japan Engine'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.
Japan Engine PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Engine's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Engine'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.
Japan Engine'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.
Japan Engine (KDCLF) has a PB Ratio of 3.65 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Japan Engine and its competitors. This is 529% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Japan Engine's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 7.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #2057 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Japan Engine's PB Ratio too high?
Japan Engine's current PB Ratio of 3.65 is 529% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 7.38. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Japan Engine's value of 3.65 is 57.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #2057 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Engine has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Engine's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #2057 out of 2986 companies for PB Ratio. This places Japan Engine in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Japan Engine's value of 3.65 is 57.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Engine's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 7.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Japan Engine 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.32, based on 2,986 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. Japan Engine's current PB Ratio of 3.65 is 57.3% 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 Japan Engine and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Engine's current PB Ratio is 3.65, which is 529% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Engine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine (KDCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.01, compared to a current price of $50.45 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.65, which is 529% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 57.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.32. Japan Engine's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF), the current PB Ratio is 3.65 as of Jun. 24, 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.45 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.01.
GuruFocus considers Japan Engine to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KDCLF:
PB Ratio: 3.65 (529% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: $34.01 vs. price of $50.45 (48.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.3% above the Industrial Products median (#2057 of 2986)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KDCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Engine Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the production and sale of various types of UE diesel engines. It also manufactures machinery and equipment related to marine, factory automation and energy saving. The organization has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
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