Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp stock PB Ratio (=0.9) is close to 3-year high of 0.9.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsubishi Chemical Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:M3C'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 0.79 Max: 1.49
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's highest PB Ratio was 1.49. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.79.
HAM:M3C's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.68% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs HAM:M3C: 0.90
During the past 12 months, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Mitsubishi Chemical Group was 13.50% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 5.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Mitsubishi Chemical Group PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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, Mitsubishi Chemical Group'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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Chemical Group'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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) has a PB Ratio of 0.89 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Mitsubishi Chemical Group and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #383 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group's PB Ratio too high?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current PB Ratio of 0.89 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 1.49. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.71. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's value of 0.89 is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #383 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Chemical Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Chemical Group's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #383 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Mitsubishi Chemical Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.71. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's value of 0.89 is 48% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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 1.71, based on 1,575 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. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current PB Ratio of 0.89 is 48% 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock overvalued right now?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) has a current PB Ratio of 0.89. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.29, compared to a current price of €6.27 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 48% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.71. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C), the current PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jul. 12, 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.27 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.29.
Key valuation signals for HAM:M3C:
PB Ratio: 0.89 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: €4.29 vs. price of €6.27 (46.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48% below the Chemicals median (#383 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:M3C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp is a holding company which manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. It organizes itself into five segments. The Basic Materials & Polymers segment covers petrochemical substrates, polyolefins, basic chemicals, sustainable polymers, engineering plastics, and carbon. The Industrial Gas segment focuses on industrial gases. The MMA & Derivatives segment includes MMA, PMMA, coatings, additives, and fine chemicals. The Pharmacy segment is engaged in medicines, and the Specialty Materials segment handles advanced films and polymers, advanced solutions, and advanced composites. The Others segment includes businesses such as engineering, transportation, and warehousing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial gas segment.
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