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Shima Seiki MfgFRA:2ME -3.80%67 PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:2ME with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.45. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,983 Industrial Products companies, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks better than 95.68% 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 (2026-07-17), Shima Seiki Mfg's share price is €4.752. Shima Seiki Mfg's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.23. Hence, Shima Seiki Mfg's PB Ratio of today is 0.36.
Good Sign:
Shima Seiki Mfg Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.37) is close to 1-year low of 0.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shima Seiki Mfg's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2ME'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.74 Max: 2.27
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, Shima Seiki Mfg's highest PB Ratio was 2.27. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.74.
FRA:2ME's PB Ratio is ranked better than 95.68% of 2983
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.19
vs FRA:2ME: 0.36
During the past 12 months, Shima Seiki Mfg's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shima Seiki Mfg was 5.90% per year. The lowest was -9.00% per year. And the median was 0.40% 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.
Shima Seiki Mfg PB Ratio Related Terms
Shima Seiki Mfg PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shima Seiki Mfg'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shima Seiki Mfg'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.
Shima Seiki Mfg PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shima Seiki Mfg's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shima Seiki Mfg'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.
Shima Seiki Mfg'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.
Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) has a PB Ratio of 0.36 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shima Seiki Mfg and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Shima Seiki Mfg's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks #129 out of 2983 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Shima Seiki Mfg's PB Ratio too high?
Shima Seiki Mfg's current PB Ratio of 0.36 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 2.27. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.19. Shima Seiki Mfg's value of 0.36 is 83.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks #129 out of 2983 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shima Seiki Mfg has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shima Seiki Mfg's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks #129 out of 2983 companies for PB Ratio. This places Shima Seiki Mfg in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.19. Shima Seiki Mfg's value of 0.36 is 83.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Shima Seiki Mfg's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 2.19, Shima Seiki Mfg 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.19, 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. Shima Seiki Mfg's current PB Ratio of 0.36 is 83.6% 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 Shima Seiki Mfg and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shima Seiki Mfg's current PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shima Seiki Mfg stock overvalued right now?
Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) has a current PB Ratio of 0.36. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.45, compared to a current price of €4.75 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 83.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.19. Shima Seiki Mfg's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME), the current PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 17, 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 Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shima Seiki Mfg stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.75 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.45.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2ME:
PB Ratio: 0.36 (51% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: €6.45 vs. price of €4.75 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.6% below the Industrial Products median (#129 of 2983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2ME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shima Seiki Mfg Ltd is a Japan-based company that is engaged in developing, manufacturing, selling, and servicing computerized flat knitting machines, design systems, automatic fabric-cutting machines, and glove- and sock-knitting machines. The company's products are applied in apparel, knitting, weaving, printing, circular knitting, interior furnishings, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial materials. Flat knitting machines account for the majority of the company's sales. Shima Seiki generates most of its sales from Asia and Europe.
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