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Nippon Seiro CoTSE:5010 -3.36%41 PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:5010 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of 円119.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 926 Oil & Gas companies, Nippon Seiro Co ranks better than 80.78% 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 (2026-07-19), Nippon Seiro Co's share price is 円230.00. Nippon Seiro Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円338.85. Hence, Nippon Seiro Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Seiro Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5010'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.51 Max: 1.42
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, Nippon Seiro Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.42. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.51.
TSE:5010's PB Ratio is ranked better than 80.78% of 926
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs TSE:5010: 0.68
During the past 12 months, Nippon Seiro Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nippon Seiro Co was 21.00% per year. The lowest was -19.60% per year. And the median was 0.10% 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.
Nippon Seiro Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Seiro Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Seiro 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 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Nippon Seiro 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 Seiro Co PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Nippon Seiro Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Seiro 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.
Nippon Seiro Co'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.
Nippon Seiro Co (TSE:5010) has a PB Ratio of 0.68 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 Seiro Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Nippon Seiro Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Seiro Co ranks #178 out of 926 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Nippon Seiro Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Seiro Co's current PB Ratio of 0.68 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.42. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Nippon Seiro Co's value of 0.68 is 52.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Seiro Co ranks #178 out of 926 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Seiro Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Seiro Co's PB Ratio compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Nippon Seiro Co ranks #178 out of 926 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nippon Seiro Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Nippon Seiro Co's value of 0.68 is 52.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Seiro Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Nippon Seiro 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.42, based on 926 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 Seiro Co's current PB Ratio of 0.68 is 52.1% 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 Nippon Seiro Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Seiro Co's current PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Seiro Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Seiro Co (TSE:5010) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円119.72, compared to a current price of 円230.00 — trading 92.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 52.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.42. Nippon Seiro Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Seiro Co (TSE:5010), the current PB Ratio is 0.68 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 Seiro Co (TSE:5010) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Seiro Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円230.00 is trading 92.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円119.72.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Seiro Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5010:
PB Ratio: 0.68 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: 円119.72 vs. price of 円230.00 (92.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#178 of 926)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Seiro Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of petroleum waxes, physically and chemically converted wax products and fuel oil in Japan. The company offers paraffin and microcrystalline wax products, as well as special wax products. These products are used in various applications, such as hotmelt adhesives, paper cups, plastic lubricants, paper converting, rubber antiozonants, and electric insulation.
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