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The historical rank and industry rank for Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4187'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 1.25 Max: 2.74
Current: 2.01
During the past 13 years, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's highest PB Ratio was 2.74. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.25.
TSE:4187's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.9% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs TSE:4187: 2.01
During the past 12 months, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% 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 Osaka Organic Chemical Industry was 9.20% per year. The lowest was -0.10% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry (TSE:4187) 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.
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry PB Ratio Related Terms
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry PB Ratio 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry'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.
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's PB Ratio falls into.
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry (TSE:4187) has a PB Ratio of 2.01 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Osaka Organic Chemical Industry and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry ranks #912 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's PB Ratio too high?
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's current PB Ratio of 2.01 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 2.74. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's value of 2.01 is 21.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry ranks #912 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry ranks #912 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Osaka Organic Chemical Industry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's value of 2.01 is 21.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry 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 1.66, based on 1,575 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. Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's current PB Ratio of 2.01 is 21.1% 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 Osaka Organic Chemical Industry and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's current PB Ratio is 2.01, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Osaka Organic Chemical Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry (TSE:4187) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,870.10, compared to a current price of 円5,380.00 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.01, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 21.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Osaka Organic Chemical Industry's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Osaka Organic Chemical Industry (TSE:4187), the current PB Ratio is 2.01 as of Jul. 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 Osaka Organic Chemical Industry (TSE:4187) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,380.00 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,870.10.
GuruFocus considers Osaka Organic Chemical Industry to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4187:
PB Ratio: 2.01 (61% above median its 10-year median of 1.25)
GF Value™: 円3,870.10 vs. price of 円5,380.00 (39% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.1% above the Chemicals median (#912 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4187 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Business Description
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd is engaged in the production and marketing of organic chemistry industry products, organic reagents, petrochemical products, and special polymers, refining and processing of solvents. It operates in three segments: Chemical segment manufactures and sells speciality acrylic acid ester and acrylic acid for paints, adhesives and inks. The Electronic Materials segment manufactures and sells electronic materials, such as liquid crystal materials and semiconductors. The Specialty Chemicals segment manufactures and sells cosmetics raw materials and functional materials.
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