Tokai Carbon CoFRA:7TC 73 PB Ratio is 1.15 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:7TC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Tokai Carbon Co ranks better than 66.96% 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 (2026-06-26), Tokai Carbon Co's share price is €9.30. Tokai Carbon Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €8.09. Hence, Tokai Carbon Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.15.
Warning Sign:
Tokai Carbon Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.18) is close to 3-year high of 1.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tokai Carbon Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7TC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.97 Max: 3.75
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, Tokai Carbon Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.75. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.97.
FRA:7TC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 66.96% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs FRA:7TC: 1.17
During the past 12 months, Tokai Carbon Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% 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 9.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Tokai Carbon Co was 24.00% per year. The lowest was -2.80% per year. And the median was 6.35% 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.
Tokai Carbon Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Tokai Carbon Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tokai Carbon 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tokai Carbon 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.
Tokai Carbon Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tokai Carbon Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tokai Carbon 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.
Tokai Carbon 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.
Tokai Carbon Co (FRA:7TC) has a PB Ratio of 1.15 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Tokai Carbon Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Tokai Carbon Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #523 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Tokai Carbon Co's PB Ratio too high?
Tokai Carbon Co's current PB Ratio of 1.15 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 3.75. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. Tokai Carbon Co's value of 1.15 is 35% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #523 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tokai Carbon Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokai Carbon Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #523 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Tokai Carbon Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. Tokai Carbon Co's value of 1.15 is 35% below this benchmark. Historically, Tokai Carbon Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Tokai Carbon 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.77, based on 1,583 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. Tokai Carbon Co's current PB Ratio of 1.15 is 35% 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 Tokai Carbon Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tokai Carbon Co's current PB Ratio is 1.15, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokai Carbon Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokai Carbon Co (FRA:7TC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.37, compared to a current price of €9.30 — trading 73.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.15, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 35% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.77. Tokai Carbon Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Tokai Carbon Co (FRA:7TC), the current PB Ratio is 1.15 as of Jun. 26, 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 Tokai Carbon Co (FRA:7TC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokai Carbon Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.30 is trading 73.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.37.
GuruFocus considers Tokai Carbon Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7TC:
PB Ratio: 1.15 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: €5.37 vs. price of €9.30 (73.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% below the Chemicals median (#523 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7TC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tokai Carbon Co Ltd is a Japan-based manufacturer of carbon products which include, Carbon black, graphite electrodes, fine carbon friction material and manufactures industrial furnaces, and related products. It operates through three reportable segments, Carbon Black business, Carbon and Ceramics business, and Industrial Furnaces and Related Products business. Carbon black is mainly used as a reinforcing agent of industrial rubber products, typically auto tires. Carbon and Ceramics business segment produces artificial graphite electrodes for electric arc furnaces, fine carbon, carbon brush, impervious graphite, pencil lead-cores. Industrial Furnaces and Related Products segment include Industrial electric furnaces, gas furnaces, silicon carbide heating elements refractory, amongst others.
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