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Kimoto CoTSE:7908 -2.50%68 PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:7908 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円250.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, Kimoto Co ranks better than 91.28% 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), Kimoto Co's share price is 円234.00. Kimoto Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円434.69. Hence, Kimoto Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.54.
Good Sign:
Kimoto Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.54) is close to 2-year low of 0.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimoto Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7908'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.57 Max: 1.19
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, Kimoto Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.19. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.57.
TSE:7908's PB Ratio is ranked better than 91.28% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs TSE:7908: 0.54
During the past 12 months, Kimoto Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kimoto Co was 6.40% per year. The lowest was -2.50% per year. And the median was 1.05% 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.
Kimoto Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kimoto Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimoto 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Kimoto 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.
Kimoto Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kimoto Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimoto 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.
Kimoto 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.
Kimoto Co (TSE:7908) has a PB Ratio of 0.54 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 Kimoto Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Kimoto Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimoto Co ranks #211 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Kimoto Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kimoto Co's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is near median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.19. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Kimoto Co's value of 0.54 is 75.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimoto Co ranks #211 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kimoto Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimoto Co's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kimoto Co ranks #211 out of 2419 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kimoto Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Kimoto Co's value of 0.54 is 75.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kimoto Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Kimoto 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 a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.18, 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. Kimoto Co's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 75.2% 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 Kimoto Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimoto Co's current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimoto Co (TSE:7908) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円250.53, compared to a current price of 円234.00 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 75.2% below the Hardware industry median of 2.18. Kimoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kimoto Co (TSE:7908), the current PB Ratio is 0.54 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 Kimoto Co (TSE:7908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimoto Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円234.00 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円250.53.
GuruFocus considers Kimoto Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7908:
PB Ratio: 0.54 (near median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: 円250.53 vs. price of 円234.00 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.2% below the Hardware median (#211 of 2419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kimoto Co Ltd is a Japanese company involved in the manufacture and sale of various films for computer output, electrical equipment, printed circuits, optical equipment, and environmental measurements, among others.
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