Eisai CoESALF 74 PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 2.92. GuruFocus rates ESALF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 922 Drug Manufacturers companies, Eisai Co ranks better than 67.68% 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 (2026-06-25), Eisai Co's share price is $25.00. Eisai Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.10. Hence, Eisai Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.24.
Good Sign:
Eisai Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.22) is close to 10-year low of 1.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eisai Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ESALF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 2.92 Max: 5.36
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, Eisai Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.36. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 2.92.
ESALF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 67.68% of 922
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.88
vs ESALF: 1.22
During the past 12 months, Eisai Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Eisai Co was 14.20% per year. The lowest was -7.80% per year. And the median was 5.30% 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.
Eisai Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Eisai Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eisai 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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Eisai 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.
Eisai Co PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Eisai Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eisai 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.
Eisai 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.
Eisai Co (ESALF) has a PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Eisai Co and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 2.92. Over the past decade, Eisai Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 5.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Eisai Co ranks #298 out of 922 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Eisai Co's PB Ratio too high?
Eisai Co's current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 2.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 5.36. The Drug Manufacturers industry median PB Ratio is 1.88. Eisai Co's value of 1.24 is 34% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eisai Co ranks #298 out of 922 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eisai Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eisai Co's PB Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Eisai Co ranks #298 out of 922 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Eisai Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.88. Eisai Co's value of 1.24 is 34% below this benchmark. Historically, Eisai Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 5.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.92 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Eisai 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.88, based on 922 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. Eisai Co's current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 34% 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 Eisai Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eisai Co's current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eisai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eisai Co (ESALF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.60, compared to a current price of $25.00 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 2.92 and 34% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.88. Eisai Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Eisai Co (ESALF), the current PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Jun. 25, 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 Eisai Co (ESALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eisai Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.00 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.60.
GuruFocus considers Eisai Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ESALF:
PB Ratio: 1.24 (58% below median its 10-year median of 2.92)
GF Value™: $36.60 vs. price of $25.00 (31.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#298 of 922)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eisai Co Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. The company's business consists of research and development, manufacturing, sales, import, and export of pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceutical business is categorized by region, including East Asia & Global South; Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Oceania (EMEA); Americas; China; and Japan. The company also reports a consumer healthcare business for Japan. The vast majority of the company's revenue is derived from its American pharmaceutical business, followed by its Japanese pharmaceuticals segment. The company utilizes licensing strategies in order to expand its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities.
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