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Nittetsu Mining CoTSE:1515 +1.37%64 PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 185% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:1515 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,438.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,354 Metals & Mining companies, Nittetsu Mining Co ranks better than 68.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nittetsu Mining Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1515'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.48 Max: 2.23
Current: 1.37
During the past 13 years, Nittetsu Mining Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.23. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.48.
TSE:1515's PB Ratio is ranked better than 68.31% of 2354
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.11
vs TSE:1515: 1.37
During the past 12 months, Nittetsu Mining Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nittetsu Mining Co was 12.20% per year. The lowest was -8.50% per year. And the median was 5.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Nittetsu Mining Co (TSE:1515) 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.
Nittetsu Mining Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Nittetsu Mining Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nittetsu Mining 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 Copper subindustry, Nittetsu Mining 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.
Nittetsu Mining Co PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Nittetsu Mining Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nittetsu Mining 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.
Nittetsu Mining Co (TSE:1515) has a PB Ratio of 1.37 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nittetsu Mining Co and its competitors. This is 185% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Nittetsu Mining Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Nittetsu Mining Co ranks #746 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Nittetsu Mining Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nittetsu Mining Co's current PB Ratio of 1.37 is 185% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.23. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.11. Nittetsu Mining Co's value of 1.37 is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nittetsu Mining Co ranks #746 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nittetsu Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nittetsu Mining Co's PB Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Nittetsu Mining Co ranks #746 out of 2354 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Nittetsu Mining Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.11. Nittetsu Mining Co's value of 1.37 is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nittetsu Mining Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Nittetsu Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.11, based on 2,354 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. Nittetsu Mining Co's current PB Ratio of 1.37 is 35.1% 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 Nittetsu Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nittetsu Mining Co's current PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 185% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nittetsu Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nittetsu Mining Co (TSE:1515) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,438.32, compared to a current price of 円2,737.00 — trading 90.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 185% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 35.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.11. Nittetsu Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Nittetsu Mining Co (TSE:1515), the current PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 30, 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 Nittetsu Mining Co (TSE:1515) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nittetsu Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,737.00 is trading 90.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,438.32.
GuruFocus considers Nittetsu Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1515:
PB Ratio: 1.37 (185% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: 円1,438.32 vs. price of 円2,737.00 (90.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#746 of 2354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1515 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nittetsu Mining Co Ltd is a Japanese mining company that deals in both metal and non-metal mineral resources. The company comprises the following main business segments - Non-Metallic Minerals, Metallic Minerals, Machinery and Environmental Engineering, Real Estate, and Renewable Energy. The company also involved in the purchasing and distribution of coal and petroleum products, machinery and environment-related products.
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