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The historical rank and industry rank for Environmental Control Center Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4657'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1.15 Max: 2.87
Current: 0.89
During the past 13 years, Environmental Control Center Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.87. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.15.
TSE:4657's PB Ratio is ranked better than 74.78% of 226
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.575
vs TSE:4657: 0.89
During the past 12 months, Environmental Control Center Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Environmental Control Center Co was 10.30% per year. The lowest was -4.70% per year. And the median was 1.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) 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.
Environmental Control Center Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Environmental Control Center Co 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 Waste Management subindustry, Environmental Control Center 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.
Environmental Control Center Co PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Environmental Control Center Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Environmental Control Center Co's PB Ratio falls into.
Environmental Control Center Co 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.
Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) has a PB Ratio of 0.89 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Environmental Control Center Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Environmental Control Center Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #57 out of 226 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Environmental Control Center Co's PB Ratio too high?
Environmental Control Center Co's current PB Ratio of 0.89 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 2.87. The Waste Management industry median PB Ratio is 1.58. Environmental Control Center Co's value of 0.89 is 43.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #57 out of 226 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Environmental Control Center Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Environmental Control Center Co's PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Environmental Control Center Co ranks #57 out of 226 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Environmental Control Center Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.58. Environmental Control Center Co's value of 0.89 is 43.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Environmental Control Center Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Environmental Control Center 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 Waste Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.58, based on 226 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. Environmental Control Center Co's current PB Ratio of 0.89 is 43.5% 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 Environmental Control Center Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Environmental Control Center Co's current PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Environmental Control Center Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円403.13, compared to a current price of 円466.00 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 43.5% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.58. Environmental Control Center Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 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 Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657), the current PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jul. 17, 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 Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Environmental Control Center Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円466.00 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円403.13.
GuruFocus considers Environmental Control Center Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4657:
PB Ratio: 0.89 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: 円403.13 vs. price of 円466.00 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% below the Waste Management median (#57 of 226)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4657 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Environmental Control Center Co Business Description
Environmental Control Center Co Ltd is a Japan based environmental consulting company with a focus on chemical analysis. It provides solutions for environmental problems by monitoring and consulting services for air, water, and soil in the general environment. In addition, it also offers environmental survey, analysis, consulting and designing services for environmental or waste management, environmental conservation and remediation of municipal, prefectural and national governments.
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