Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co (FRA:72S) PB Ratio: 1.23 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 21% Above Median


FRA:72S Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co Ltd FRA:72S
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Price €3.18
GF Value €2.03
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What is Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co PB Ratio?

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co FRA:72S 13 PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:72S with a GF Score™ of 13/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.03. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

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 (2026-07-05), Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's share price is €3.18. Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €2.58. Hence, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.23.

Warning Sign:

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.33) is close to 5-year high of 1.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:72S' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 1.02   Max: 2.24
Current: 1.33

During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.24. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.02.

FRA:72S's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 1.07 vs FRA:72S: 1.33

During the past 12 months, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co was 30.80% per year. The lowest was -38.80% per year. And the median was -8.60% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co  (FRA:72S) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Mitsui Construction 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.

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co PB Ratio Chart

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 0.68 0.91 0.93 0.91

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.11 1.01 0.91 1.34 1.30

FRA:72S vs HON, MMM: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction 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.


Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Sep. 2025)
=3.18/2.579
=1.23

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.23 mean?
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co (FRA:72S) has a PB Ratio of 1.23 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 2.24.
Is Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's PB Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's current PB Ratio of 1.23 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 2.24. The Conglomerates industry median PB Ratio is 1.07. Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's value of 1.23 is 15% above this industry median. Overall, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's PB Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's PB Ratio of 1.23 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.07. Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's value of 1.23 is 15% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.07, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.07, based on 544 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. Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's current PB Ratio of 1.23 is 15% 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 Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's current PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co (FRA:72S) has a current PB Ratio of 1.23. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.03, compared to a current price of €3.18 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 15% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.07. Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 10 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 Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co (FRA:72S), the current PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 05, 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 Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co (FRA:72S) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.18 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.03.

Key valuation signals for FRA:72S:

  • PB Ratio: 1.23 (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: €2.03 vs. price of €3.18 (56.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 13/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15% above the Conglomerates median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:72S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co Business Description

Address 2-1-6, Tsukuda, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0051
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co Ltd is a construction company based in Japan. The company is primarily engaged in designing, engineering and executing civil projects which mainly include skyscrapers and high-rise buildings. It uses various technologies, such as controllable wide wall column, inverted construction method, lead rubber isolator, flat lead plug rubber, and dustless shotcrete method to construct high rise buildings and tunnel branching. It also engages in real estate trading, leasing, and management services.
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