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Iwaki CoTSE:6237 -4.86%88 PB Ratio is 2.36 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:6237 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,706.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,981 Industrial Products companies, Iwaki Co ranks worse than 55.28% 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), Iwaki Co's share price is 円4405.00. Iwaki Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,864.11. Hence, Iwaki Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.36.
Warning Sign:
Iwaki Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.36) is close to 10-year high of 2.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iwaki Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6237'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.22 Max: 2.42
Current: 2.36
During the past 11 years, Iwaki Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.42. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.22.
TSE:6237's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 55.28% of 2981
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs TSE:6237: 2.36
During the past 12 months, Iwaki Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Iwaki Co was 14.20% per year. The lowest was 7.40% per year. And the median was 10.50% 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.
Iwaki Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Iwaki Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iwaki 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Iwaki 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.
Iwaki Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Iwaki Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iwaki 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.
Iwaki 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.
Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) has a PB Ratio of 2.36 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 Iwaki Co and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Iwaki Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Iwaki Co ranks #1648 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Iwaki Co's PB Ratio too high?
Iwaki Co's current PB Ratio of 2.36 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 2.42. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.10. Iwaki Co's value of 2.36 is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iwaki Co ranks #1648 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iwaki Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iwaki Co's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Iwaki Co ranks #1648 out of 2981 companies for PB Ratio. This places Iwaki Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.10. Iwaki Co's value of 2.36 is 12.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Iwaki Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 2.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Iwaki Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.10, based on 2,981 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. Iwaki Co's current PB Ratio of 2.36 is 12.4% 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 Iwaki Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iwaki Co's current PB Ratio is 2.36, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iwaki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,706.22, compared to a current price of 円4,405.00 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.36, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 12.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.10. Iwaki Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Iwaki Co (TSE:6237), the current PB Ratio is 2.36 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 Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwaki Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,405.00 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,706.22.
GuruFocus considers Iwaki Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6237:
PB Ratio: 2.36 (93% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: 円2,706.22 vs. price of 円4,405.00 (62.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1648 of 2981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iwaki Co Ltd engages in the development, production, and sale of various types of fluid control products and pumps, including the chemical pump. The company offers magnetic drive pumps and related accessories; metering pumps, including motor-driven and electromagnetic metering pumps; and pneumatic drive pumps, such as pneumatic drive bellows, drive dispensers, and chemical replenishing pumps, as well as related accessories. It also provides rotary displacement pumps comprising hi-cera, magnetic drive gear, chemical gear, and screw pumps; air pumps consisting of gas-liquid transfer pumps, and diaphragm and bellows type air pumps; and turbine pumps that include non-metal magnetic and magnetic drive turbine pumps. In addition, the company offers water quality control devices.
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