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Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.6) is close to 2-year high of 0.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Pallet Pool Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4690'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.49 Max: 1.06
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.06. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.49.
TSE:4690's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 1.18
vs TSE:4690: 0.60
During the past 12 months, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co was 10.70% per year. The lowest was 0.50% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) 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.
* 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, Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a PB Ratio of 0.60 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.06.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current PB Ratio of 0.60 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.06. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 0.60 is 49.2% below this industry median. Overall, Nippon Pallet Pool Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Pallet Pool Co's PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's PB Ratio of 0.60 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 0.60 is 49.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Nippon Pallet Pool 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. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current PB Ratio of 0.60 is 49.2% 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 Nippon Pallet Pool 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. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a current PB Ratio of 0.60. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,001.43, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 49.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.18. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690), the current PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 19, 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,001.43.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4690:
PB Ratio: 0.60 (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: 円2,001.43 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.2% below the Packaging & Containers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of providing a pallet pool system that enables corporate activities and supports physical distribution. The products of the company include palette, Nestainer, Oricon Cart, Boards and Boxes, and others. The company also provides Plastic pallets, Wooden pallets, Fold Deck, Assist Suit, and other products on rental basis.
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