Kuraray CoKURRF 81 PB Ratio is 0.71 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates KURRF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.10. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Kuraray Co ranks better than 83.53% 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 (2026-06-28), Kuraray Co's share price is $11.00. Kuraray Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $15.49. Hence, Kuraray Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.71.
Good Sign:
Kuraray Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.69) is close to 3-year low of 0.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuraray Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KURRF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.78 Max: 1.54
Current: 0.69
During the past 13 years, Kuraray Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.54. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.78.
KURRF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 83.53% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.76
vs KURRF: 0.69
During the past 12 months, Kuraray Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% 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 Kuraray Co was 13.70% per year. The lowest was -3.00% per year. And the median was 4.10% 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.
Kuraray Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kuraray Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuraray 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, Kuraray 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.
Kuraray Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kuraray Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuraray 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.
Kuraray 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.
Kuraray Co (KURRF) has a PB Ratio of 0.71 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kuraray Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Kuraray Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuraray Co ranks #260 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Kuraray Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kuraray Co's current PB Ratio of 0.71 is near median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.54. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.76. Kuraray Co's value of 0.71 is 59.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuraray Co ranks #260 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuraray Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuraray Co's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kuraray Co ranks #260 out of 1579 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kuraray Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.76. Kuraray Co's value of 0.71 is 59.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuraray Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.76, Kuraray 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 1.76, based on 1,579 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. Kuraray Co's current PB Ratio of 0.71 is 59.7% 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 Kuraray Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuraray Co's current PB Ratio is 0.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuraray Co stock overvalued right now?
Kuraray Co (KURRF) has a current PB Ratio of 0.71. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.10, compared to a current price of $11.00 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 59.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.76. Kuraray Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kuraray Co (KURRF), the current PB Ratio is 0.71 as of Jun. 28, 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 Kuraray Co (KURRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuraray Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.00 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.10.
Key valuation signals for KURRF:
PB Ratio: 0.71 (near median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: $12.10 vs. price of $11.00 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% below the Chemicals median (#260 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KURRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuraray Co Ltd manufactures and sells specialty chemicals, fibers, and resins. The firm organizes itself into six segments based on product type. The Vinyl Acetate segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic films and resins for use in the food packaging and electronics industries. The Isoprene segment sells isoprene chemicals, thermoplastic elastomers, and liquid rubber. The Functional Materials segment sells dental materials, while the Textile segment sells fibers for cement and concrete, as well as industrial products for automobiles and hook-and-loop fasteners for clothing. The other two segments are Trading and Other.
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