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Shibaura Electronics Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.95) is close to 10-year high of 2.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shibaura Electronics Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6957'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 1.39 Max: 2.95
Current: 2.95
During the past 13 years, Shibaura Electronics Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.95. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.39.
TSE:6957's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.22
vs TSE:6957: 2.95
During the past 12 months, Shibaura Electronics Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shibaura Electronics Co was 11.80% per year. The lowest was 4.10% per year. And the median was 7.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) 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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Shibaura Electronics 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.
Shibaura Electronics Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shibaura Electronics Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shibaura Electronics 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.
Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) has a PB Ratio of 2.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shibaura Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Shibaura Electronics Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.95.
Is Shibaura Electronics Co's PB Ratio too high?
Shibaura Electronics Co's current PB Ratio of 2.95 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 2.95. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.22. Shibaura Electronics Co's value of 2.95 is 32.9% above this industry median. Overall, Shibaura Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shibaura Electronics Co's PB Ratio compare to GRMN and KEYS?
Shibaura Electronics Co's PB Ratio of 2.95 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.22. Shibaura Electronics Co's value of 2.95 is 32.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shibaura Electronics Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Shibaura Electronics 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 a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.22, based on 2,419 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. Shibaura Electronics Co's current PB Ratio of 2.95 is 32.9% 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 Shibaura Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shibaura Electronics Co's current PB Ratio is 2.95, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shibaura Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) has a current PB Ratio of 2.95. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,486.83, compared to a current price of 円7,090.00 — trading 103.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.95, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 32.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.22. Shibaura Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957), the current PB Ratio is 2.95 as of Jul. 23, 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 Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円7,090.00 is trading 103.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,486.83.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6957:
PB Ratio: 2.95 (112% above median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: 円3,486.83 vs. price of 円7,090.00 (103.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.9% above the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6957 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shibaura Electronics Co Ltd deals in semiconductor components with thermistor technology at their core, as well as various products that apply these technologies. It manufactures and sells temperature sensors, humidity sensors, hygrometers, temperature controllers, temperature recorders, anemometers, and humidity measuring devices. The group's reportable segments are Japan, which derives maximum revenue, Asia, Europe, and America.
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