Daio PaperFRA:DPR +1.28%68 PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:DPR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Forest Products companies, Daio Paper ranks better than 61.45% 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), Daio Paper's share price is €4.74. Daio Paper's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €8.02. Hence, Daio Paper's PB Ratio of today is 0.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daio Paper's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DPR'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 1.07 Max: 1.55
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, Daio Paper's highest PB Ratio was 1.55. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.07.
FRA:DPR's PB Ratio is ranked better than 61.45% of 275
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.81
vs FRA:DPR: 0.64
During the past 12 months, Daio Paper's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Daio Paper was 15.90% per year. The lowest was -8.40% per year. And the median was 2.90% 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.
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Daio Paper PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daio Paper'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Daio Paper's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) has a PB Ratio of 0.59 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 Daio Paper and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Daio Paper's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #106 out of 275 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Daio Paper's PB Ratio too high?
Daio Paper's current PB Ratio of 0.59 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 1.55. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. Daio Paper's value of 0.59 is 27.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #106 out of 275 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daio Paper has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daio Paper's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #106 out of 275 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Daio Paper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. Daio Paper's value of 0.59 is 27.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Daio Paper's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Daio Paper 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 Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.81, based on 275 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. Daio Paper's current PB Ratio of 0.59 is 27.2% 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 Daio Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daio Paper's current PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daio Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.97, compared to a current price of €4.74 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 27.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.81. Daio Paper's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Daio Paper (FRA:DPR), the current PB Ratio is 0.59 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 Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daio Paper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.74 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.97.
GuruFocus considers Daio Paper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DPR:
PB Ratio: 0.59 (45% below median its 10-year median of 1.07)
GF Value™: €4.97 vs. price of €4.74 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.2% below the Forest Products median (#106 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daio Paper Corp is a Japan-based paper, pulp and paperboard manufacturer. It produces general printing paper for magazines and catalogs, newsprint, office paper, corrugated materials, kraft liner, facial and toilet tissue, paper towels etc. The company's main products Newsprint, coated paper, wood free paper, publication paper, PPC paper, carbonless paper, adhesive printing paper, functional materials, wrapping paper, household paper products like facial tissue, toilet tissue, paper towels, sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, among others, kraft linerboard (containerboard), and various types of pulp.
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