Nippon Kayaku CoFRA:NP7 -0.90%84 PB Ratio is 1.07 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:NP7 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks better than 69.17% 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), Nippon Kayaku Co's share price is €11.00. Nippon Kayaku Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €10.24. Hence, Nippon Kayaku Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.07.
Warning Sign:
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.12) is close to 5-year high of 1.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Kayaku Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NP7'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 0.86 Max: 1.55
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, Nippon Kayaku Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.55. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.86.
FRA:NP7's PB Ratio is ranked better than 69.17% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs FRA:NP7: 1.11
During the past 12 months, Nippon Kayaku Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nippon Kayaku Co was 13.50% per year. The lowest was -0.20% per year. And the median was 5.35% 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.
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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.
Nippon Kayaku Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Kayaku Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Kayaku 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 Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku 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.
* 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) has a PB Ratio of 1.07 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 Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Nippon Kayaku Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #488 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current PB Ratio of 1.07 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.55. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.82. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 1.07 is 41.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #488 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #488 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Nippon Kayaku Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.82. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 1.07 is 41.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Kayaku Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Nippon Kayaku 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 1.82, 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. Nippon Kayaku Co's current PB Ratio of 1.07 is 41.2% 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 Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Kayaku Co's current PB Ratio is 1.07, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.08, compared to a current price of €11.00 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.07, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 41.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.82. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7), the current PB Ratio is 1.07 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.00 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.08.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Kayaku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NP7:
PB Ratio: 1.07 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: €9.08 vs. price of €11.00 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.2% below the Chemicals median (#488 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NP7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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