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Akita BankAKBKF 49 PB Ratio is 0.04 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates AKBKF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.99. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,520 Banks companies, Akita Bank ranks better than 79.87% 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), Akita Bank's share price is $2.50. Akita Bank's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.22. Hence, Akita Bank's PB Ratio of today is 0.04.
Warning Sign:
Akita Bank Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.71) is close to 10-year high of 0.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Akita Bank's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AKBKF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.71
Current: 0.71
During the past 13 years, Akita Bank's highest PB Ratio was 0.71. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.23.
AKBKF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 79.87% of 1520
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs AKBKF: 0.71
During the past 12 months, Akita Bank's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Akita Bank was 9.80% per year. The lowest was -6.30% per year. And the median was 0.70% 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.
Akita Bank PB Ratio Related Terms
Akita Bank PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Akita Bank'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Akita Bank'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.
Akita Bank PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Akita Bank's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Akita Bank'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.
Akita Bank'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.
Akita Bank (AKBKF) has a PB Ratio of 0.04 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 Akita Bank and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Akita Bank's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Akita Bank ranks #306 out of 1520 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Akita Bank's PB Ratio too high?
Akita Bank's current PB Ratio of 0.04 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.71. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Akita Bank's value of 0.04 is 96.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akita Bank ranks #306 out of 1520 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Akita Bank has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akita Bank's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Akita Bank ranks #306 out of 1520 companies for PB Ratio. This places Akita Bank in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Akita Bank's value of 0.04 is 96.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Akita Bank's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Akita Bank 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 Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.11, based on 1,520 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. Akita Bank's current PB Ratio of 0.04 is 96.4% 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 Akita Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akita Bank's current PB Ratio is 0.04, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akita Bank stock overvalued right now?
Akita Bank (AKBKF) has a current PB Ratio of 0.04. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.99, compared to a current price of $2.50 — trading 152.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.04, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 96.4% below the Banks industry median of 1.11. Akita Bank's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 Akita Bank (AKBKF), the current PB Ratio is 0.04 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 Akita Bank (AKBKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akita Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.50 is trading 152.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.99.
Key valuation signals for AKBKF:
PB Ratio: 0.04 (83% below median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $0.99 vs. price of $2.50 (152.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.4% below the Banks median (#306 of 1520)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKBKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Akita Bank Ltd is the banking subsidiary of the Akita Bank Group, which is composed of a Japanese regional bank and five consolidated subsidiaries operating primarily in the Akita Prefecture. The bank's strategy emphasizes regional market penetration to drive profitability. The group offers various financial services, principally banking. In addition, it offers leasing, consulting, guarantee services, and credit card services. Just over half of its earning assets are in loans and bills discounted, followed in size by securities. Most of the group's income is generated through net interest income, followed by fees and commissions.
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