Mitsubishi Pencil CoMSBPF 66 PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates MSBPF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,986 Industrial Products companies, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks better than 78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsubishi Pencil Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MSBPF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 1 Max: 2.5
Current: 1.07
During the past 13 years, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.50. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.00.
MSBPF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 78% of 2986
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs MSBPF: 1.07
During the past 12 months, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Mitsubishi Pencil Co was 14.10% per year. The lowest was 1.10% per year. And the median was 7.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Mitsubishi Pencil Co (OTCPK:MSBPF) 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.
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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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Mitsubishi Pencil Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Pencil 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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Mitsubishi Pencil 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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Pencil 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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co (MSBPF) has a PB Ratio of 1.05 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Mitsubishi Pencil Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks #657 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Mitsubishi Pencil Co's PB Ratio too high?
Mitsubishi Pencil Co's current PB Ratio of 1.05 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 2.50. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's value of 1.05 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks #657 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Pencil Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Pencil Co's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks #657 out of 2986 companies for PB Ratio. This places Mitsubishi Pencil Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's value of 1.05 is 53.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Mitsubishi Pencil 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.27, based on 2,986 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 Pencil Co's current PB Ratio of 1.05 is 53.7% 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 Mitsubishi Pencil Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's current PB Ratio is 1.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Pencil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Pencil Co (MSBPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.97, compared to a current price of $17.25 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 53.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.27. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Mitsubishi Pencil Co (MSBPF), the current PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Jun. 27, 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 Pencil Co (MSBPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Pencil Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.25 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.97.
GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Pencil Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSBPF:
PB Ratio: 1.05 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: $13.97 vs. price of $17.25 (23.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% below the Industrial Products median (#657 of 2986)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSBPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co Ltd manufactures and distributes writing instruments, office supplies, and other products. The company operates in two business segments. The writing material and writing-material-related product segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pencils, ballpoint pens, rubbers, office automation equipment, correction tapes, sharpeners, cosmetics, and other products. The other segment provides adhesive tapes and handicraft products. The Japan-based company has operations across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.
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