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YASKAWA ElectricYASKF -2.52%77 PB Ratio is 3.35 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 3.92. GuruFocus rates YASKF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,983 Industrial Products companies, YASKAWA Electric ranks worse than 65.34% 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 (2026-07-14), YASKAWA Electric's share price is $40.28. YASKAWA Electric's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $12.02. Hence, YASKAWA Electric's PB Ratio of today is 3.35.
Warning Sign:
YASKAWA Electric Corp stock PB Ratio (=3.74) is close to 2-year high of 4.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for YASKAWA Electric's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
YASKF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61 Med: 3.92 Max: 7.04
Current: 3.74
During the past 13 years, YASKAWA Electric's highest PB Ratio was 7.04. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 3.92.
YASKF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 65.34% of 2983
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs YASKF: 3.74
During the past 12 months, YASKAWA Electric's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of YASKAWA Electric was 43.90% per year. The lowest was -2.60% per year. And the median was 11.95% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
YASKAWA Electric (OTCPK:YASKF) 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.
YASKAWA Electric PB Ratio Related Terms
YASKAWA Electric PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YASKAWA Electric'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, YASKAWA Electric'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.
YASKAWA Electric PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, YASKAWA Electric's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YASKAWA Electric'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.
YASKAWA Electric (YASKF) has a PB Ratio of 3.35 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on YASKAWA Electric and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 3.92. Over the past decade, YASKAWA Electric's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 7.04. According to the industry distribution chart, YASKAWA Electric ranks #1949 out of 2983 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is YASKAWA Electric's PB Ratio too high?
YASKAWA Electric's current PB Ratio of 3.35 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 3.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 7.04. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. YASKAWA Electric's value of 3.35 is 53.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YASKAWA Electric ranks #1949 out of 2983 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YASKAWA Electric has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YASKAWA Electric's PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, YASKAWA Electric ranks #1949 out of 2983 companies for PB Ratio. This places YASKAWA Electric in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. YASKAWA Electric's value of 3.35 is 53.7% above this benchmark. Historically, YASKAWA Electric's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 7.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.92 vs. the industry median of 2.18, YASKAWA Electric 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 2.18, based on 2,983 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. YASKAWA Electric's current PB Ratio of 3.35 is 53.7% 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 YASKAWA Electric and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. YASKAWA Electric's current PB Ratio is 3.35, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 3.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YASKAWA Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YASKAWA Electric (YASKF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.11, compared to a current price of $40.28 — trading 29.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.35, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 3.92 and 53.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.18. YASKAWA Electric's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 YASKAWA Electric (YASKF), the current PB Ratio is 3.35 as of Jul. 14, 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 YASKAWA Electric (YASKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YASKAWA Electric stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.28 is trading 29.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.11.
GuruFocus considers YASKAWA Electric to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YASKF:
PB Ratio: 3.35 (15% below median its 10-year median of 3.92)
GF Value™: $31.11 vs. price of $40.28 (29.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1949 of 2983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YASKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yaskawa Electric manufactures and sells servo motors, AC drives (inverters), industrial robots, and other motor-based products. It operates mainly in Asia, the Americas, and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. According to the company, it has the leading global share with AC servo motors/controllers, its cumulative AC servo motor shipments reached 20 million units in 2020, and it is also considered as one of the big four industrial robotics companies. Founded in 1915, and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, Yaskawa continues to evolve its offering toward higher-value, software-integrated automation systems to support long-term growth.
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