Hirose Electric CoHRSEF 88 PB Ratio is 1.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates HRSEF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.74. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,412 Hardware companies, Hirose Electric Co ranks worse than 51.24% on this metric.
Hirose Electric Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.5) is close to 10-year high of 2.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hirose Electric Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HRSEF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11 Med: 1.69 Max: 2.56
Current: 2.5
During the past 13 years, Hirose Electric Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.56. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 1.69.
HRSEF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.24% of 2412
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs HRSEF: 2.50
During the past 12 months, Hirose Electric Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hirose Electric Co was 11.10% per year. The lowest was -0.30% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Hirose Electric Co (OTCPK:HRSEF) 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.
Hirose Electric Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Hirose Electric Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hirose Electric 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Hirose Electric 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.
Hirose Electric Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hirose Electric Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hirose Electric 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.
Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF) has a PB Ratio of 1.81 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 Hirose Electric Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Hirose Electric Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 2.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #1236 out of 2412 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Hirose Electric Co's PB Ratio too high?
Hirose Electric Co's current PB Ratio of 1.81 is near median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 2.56. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Hirose Electric Co's value of 1.81 is 25.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #1236 out of 2412 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hirose Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hirose Electric Co's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #1236 out of 2412 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hirose Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Hirose Electric Co's value of 1.81 is 25.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hirose Electric Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 2.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Hirose Electric 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.42, based on 2,412 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. Hirose Electric Co's current PB Ratio of 1.81 is 25.2% 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 Hirose Electric Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hirose Electric Co's current PB Ratio is 1.81, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hirose Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF) has a current PB Ratio of 1.81. The stock's GF Value™ is $100.74, compared to a current price of $131.95 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.81, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 25.2% below the Hardware industry median of 2.42. Hirose Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF), the current PB Ratio is 1.81 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 Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $131.95 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of $100.74.
Key valuation signals for HRSEF:
PB Ratio: 1.81 (near median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: $100.74 vs. price of $131.95 (31% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.2% below the Hardware median (#1236 of 2412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HRSEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hirose Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of connectors and related products. The company's operations are organized into two reportable segments: Multipole connectors and Coaxial connectors. Multipole connectors include circular, rectangular, ribbon cable, printed circuit board, and flexible printed circuit connectors, while Coaxial connectors are high-performance connectors for high-frequency and optical signal transmission. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Multipole connector segment.
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