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NIC AutotecTSE:5742 +0.14%49 PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:5742 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円804.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,354 Metals & Mining companies, NIC Autotec ranks better than 71.71% 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 (2026-07-30), NIC Autotec's share price is 円723.00. NIC Autotec's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円600.09. Hence, NIC Autotec's PB Ratio of today is 1.20.
Warning Sign:
NIC Autotec Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.2) is close to 5-year high of 1.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for NIC Autotec's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5742'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 1.11 Max: 3.72
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, NIC Autotec's highest PB Ratio was 3.72. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 1.11.
TSE:5742's PB Ratio is ranked better than 71.71% of 2354
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.11
vs TSE:5742: 1.20
During the past 12 months, NIC Autotec's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of NIC Autotec was 9.90% per year. The lowest was -9.60% per year. And the median was 1.35% 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.
NIC Autotec PB Ratio Related Terms
NIC Autotec PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIC Autotec'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 Aluminum subindustry, NIC Autotec'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.
NIC Autotec PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, NIC Autotec's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIC Autotec'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.
NIC Autotec'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.
NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) has a PB Ratio of 1.20 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on NIC Autotec and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, NIC Autotec's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 3.72. According to the industry distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #666 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is NIC Autotec's PB Ratio too high?
NIC Autotec's current PB Ratio of 1.20 is near median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 3.72. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.11. NIC Autotec's value of 1.20 is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #666 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NIC Autotec has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIC Autotec's PB Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #666 out of 2354 companies for PB Ratio. This puts NIC Autotec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.11. NIC Autotec's value of 1.20 is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, NIC Autotec's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 3.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 2.11, NIC Autotec 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.11, based on 2,354 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. NIC Autotec's current PB Ratio of 1.20 is 43.1% 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 NIC Autotec and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIC Autotec's current PB Ratio is 1.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIC Autotec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円804.56, compared to a current price of 円723.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 43.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.11. NIC Autotec's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 NIC Autotec (TSE:5742), the current PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 30, 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 NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Autotec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円723.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円804.56.
GuruFocus considers NIC Autotec to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5742:
PB Ratio: 1.20 (near median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: 円804.56 vs. price of 円723.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#666 of 2354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIC Autotec Inc is engaged in equipment business which include factory automation and clean booth and clean room, alpha frame business which include industrial aluminium frame and system, and commercial business.
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