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NippoTSE:9913 +10.03%61 PB Ratio is 1.71 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:9913 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,329.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,416 Hardware companies, Nippo ranks better than 61.71% 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 (2026-08-06), Nippo's share price is 円3400.00. Nippo's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,984.01. Hence, Nippo's PB Ratio of today is 1.71.
Good Sign:
Nippo Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.54) is close to 1-year low of 1.4.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippo's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9913'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.59 Max: 2.21
Current: 1.71
During the past 13 years, Nippo's highest PB Ratio was 2.21. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.59.
TSE:9913's PB Ratio is ranked better than 61.71% of 2416
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.3
vs TSE:9913: 1.71
During the past 12 months, Nippo's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nippo was 18.60% per year. The lowest was -6.90% per year. And the median was 2.80% 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.
Nippo PB Ratio Related Terms
Nippo PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippo'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, Nippo'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.
Nippo PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippo's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippo'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.
Nippo'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.
Nippo (TSE:9913) has a PB Ratio of 1.71 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nippo and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Nippo's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippo ranks #925 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Nippo's PB Ratio too high?
Nippo's current PB Ratio of 1.71 is 190% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 2.21. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.30. Nippo's value of 1.71 is 25.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippo ranks #925 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippo has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippo's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippo ranks #925 out of 2416 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Nippo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.30. Nippo's value of 1.71 is 25.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippo's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 2.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Nippo 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 2.30, based on 2,416 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. Nippo's current PB Ratio of 1.71 is 25.7% 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 Nippo and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippo's current PB Ratio is 1.71, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippo (TSE:9913) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,329.24, compared to a current price of 円3,400.00 — trading 46% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.71, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 25.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.30. Nippo's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Nippo (TSE:9913), the current PB Ratio is 1.71 as of Aug. 06, 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 Nippo (TSE:9913) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,400.00 is trading 46% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,329.24.
GuruFocus considers Nippo to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9913:
PB Ratio: 1.71 (190% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: 円2,329.24 vs. price of 円3,400.00 (46% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.7% below the Hardware median (#925 of 2416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9913 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippo Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of industrial materials and plastic molded articles. It is also involved in electronic material and components business, RFID, mobility parts, precision equipment, housing equipment business. The Group has three reportable segments: Electronics; Mobility; and Medical and Precision Equipment.
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