YAMAX (TSE:5285) PB Ratio: 1.28 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 110% Above Median

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TSE:5285 YAMAX Corp TSE:5285
67 GF Score
Price 円1,342.00
GF Value 円1,738.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is YAMAX PB Ratio?

YAMAX TSE:5285 -2.47% 67 PB Ratio is 1.28 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:5285 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,738.74 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 398 Building Materials companies, YAMAX ranks worse than 55.53% 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 (2026-07-20), YAMAX's share price is 円1342.00. YAMAX's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,048.47. Hence, YAMAX's PB Ratio of today is 1.28.

Good Sign:

YAMAX Corp stock PB Ratio (=1.28) is close to 2-year low of 1.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for YAMAX's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:5285' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.61   Max: 3.08
Current: 1.28

During the past 13 years, YAMAX's highest PB Ratio was 3.08. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.61.

TSE:5285's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.53% of 398 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.15 vs TSE:5285: 1.28

During the past 12 months, YAMAX's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of YAMAX was 20.50% per year. The lowest was -6.50% per year. And the median was 7.25% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


YAMAX  (TSE:5285) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


YAMAX PB Ratio Related Terms


YAMAX PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YAMAX'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.

YAMAX PB Ratio Chart

YAMAX Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.77 2.54 1.57 1.47

YAMAX Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.54 1.58 1.57 2.20 1.47

TSE:5285 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, YAMAX'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.


YAMAX PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, YAMAX's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YAMAX's PB Ratio falls into.


TSE:5285
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YAMAX 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.

YAMAX's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=1342.00/1048.465
=1.28

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.28 mean?
YAMAX (TSE:5285) has a PB Ratio of 1.28 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on YAMAX and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, YAMAX's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, YAMAX ranks #221 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is YAMAX's PB Ratio too high?
YAMAX's current PB Ratio of 1.28 is 110% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 3.08. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. YAMAX's value of 1.28 is 11.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YAMAX ranks #221 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YAMAX has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YAMAX's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, YAMAX ranks #221 out of 398 companies for PB Ratio. This places YAMAX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. YAMAX's value of 1.28 is 11.3% above this benchmark. Historically, YAMAX's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 3.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 1.15, YAMAX 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 Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.15, based on 398 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. YAMAX's current PB Ratio of 1.28 is 11.3% 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 YAMAX and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YAMAX's current PB Ratio is 1.28, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YAMAX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YAMAX (TSE:5285) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,738.74, compared to a current price of 円1,342.00 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.28, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 11.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.15. YAMAX's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 YAMAX (TSE:5285), the current PB Ratio is 1.28 as of Jul. 20, 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 YAMAX (TSE:5285) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YAMAX stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,342.00 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,738.74. GuruFocus considers YAMAX to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5285:

  • PB Ratio: 1.28 (110% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: 円1,738.74 vs. price of 円1,342.00 (22.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100
  • Industry Position: 11.3% above the Building Materials median (#221 of 398)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YAMAX Business Description

Address 3-9-5 Suizenji, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto, JPN
YAMAX Corp is engaged in the civil engineering cement and architectural concrete products. The company involves in the manufacture and sale of secondary concrete products for civil engineering, and sale and construction of associated products and materials. The company is also engaged in real estate-related businesses such as construction and sales of wooden houses, sales of real estate and development of housing sites.
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円1,342.00
Price
円1,738.74
GF Value