Mitsubishi MaterialsMIMTF 51 PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates MIMTF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,358 Metals & Mining companies, Mitsubishi Materials ranks better than 83.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsubishi Materials's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIMTF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.58 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, Mitsubishi Materials's highest PB Ratio was 1.09. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.58.
MIMTF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 83.88% of 2358
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs MIMTF: 0.85
During the past 12 months, Mitsubishi Materials's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Mitsubishi Materials was 27.80% per year. The lowest was -10.20% per year. And the median was 4.75% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Mitsubishi Materials (OTCPK:MIMTF) 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 Materials PB Ratio Related Terms
Mitsubishi Materials PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Materials'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.
Mitsubishi Materials PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Mitsubishi Materials'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 Materials PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Materials's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Materials'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 Materials (MIMTF) has a PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Mitsubishi Materials and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Materials' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Materials ranks #380 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Mitsubishi Materials' PB Ratio too high?
Mitsubishi Materials' current PB Ratio of 0.85 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.09. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. Mitsubishi Materials' value of 0.85 is 62.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Materials ranks #380 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Materials has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Materials' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Materials ranks #380 out of 2358 companies for PB Ratio. This places Mitsubishi Materials in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. Mitsubishi Materials' value of 0.85 is 62.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Materials' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Mitsubishi Materials 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.25, based on 2,358 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 Materials's current PB Ratio of 0.85 is 62.2% 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 Mitsubishi Materials and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Materials's current PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Materials (MIMTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.57, compared to a current price of $30.30 — trading 72.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 62.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.25. Mitsubishi Materials' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Mitsubishi Materials (MIMTF), the current PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jun. 26, 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 Materials (MIMTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.30 is trading 72.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.57.
GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIMTF:
PB Ratio: 0.85 (47% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: $17.57 vs. price of $30.30 (72.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#380 of 2358)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIMTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Materials Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the production of processed copper products, electronic materials, and cemented carbide products, as well as the smelting and sale of metals such as copper, gold, silver, and palladium. The company operates through four segments. The Highly Functional Products segment includes processed copper products and electronic materials. The Metal segment is engaged in the smelting and refining of non-ferrous metals, including copper, gold, silver, lead, tin, and palladium, as well as the recycling of home appliances. The Processing segment covers carbide products, while the Renewable Energy segment focuses on renewable energy operations. The Other segment includes cement-related and engineering-related businesses.
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