Taiyo Kagaku CoNGO:2902 +0.58%76 PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates NGO:2902 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,866.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,573 Chemicals companies, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks better than 78.26% 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 (2026-07-05), Taiyo Kagaku Co's share price is 円2796.00. Taiyo Kagaku Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,300.82. Hence, Taiyo Kagaku Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiyo Kagaku Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:2902'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.06
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, Taiyo Kagaku Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.06. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.73.
NGO:2902's PB Ratio is ranked better than 78.26% of 1573
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs NGO:2902: 0.85
During the past 12 months, Taiyo Kagaku Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Taiyo Kagaku Co was 7.60% per year. The lowest was 3.70% per year. And the median was 6.10% 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Taiyo Kagaku Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiyo Kagaku 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiyo Kagaku 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiyo Kagaku Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiyo Kagaku 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.
Taiyo Kagaku 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) has a PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Taiyo Kagaku Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Taiyo Kagaku Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #342 out of 1573 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Taiyo Kagaku Co's PB Ratio too high?
Taiyo Kagaku Co's current PB Ratio of 0.85 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 1.06. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Taiyo Kagaku Co's value of 0.85 is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #342 out of 1573 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiyo Kagaku Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Kagaku Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #342 out of 1573 companies for PB Ratio. This places Taiyo Kagaku Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Taiyo Kagaku Co's value of 0.85 is 52.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiyo Kagaku Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Taiyo Kagaku 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 1.79, based on 1,573 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. Taiyo Kagaku Co's current PB Ratio of 0.85 is 52.5% 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiyo Kagaku Co's current PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Kagaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,866.26, compared to a current price of 円2,796.00 — trading 49.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 52.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. Taiyo Kagaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902), the current PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jul. 05, 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Kagaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,796.00 is trading 49.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,866.26.
GuruFocus considers Taiyo Kagaku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:2902:
PB Ratio: 0.85 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: 円1,866.26 vs. price of 円2,796.00 (49.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% below the Chemicals median (#342 of 1573)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2902 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiyo Kagaku Co Ltd is based in Japan. The company has three reportable segments: the Nutrition Business, the Interface Solutions Business, and the Natural Ingredients Business. The Nutrition Business manufactures and sells functional food ingredients such as catechin (green tea extract), theanine (a functional amino acid), and water-soluble dietary fiber, as well as mineral and vitamin preparations. The Interface Solutions Business manufactures and sells quality improvers such as emulsifiers. The Natural Ingredients Business manufactures and sells food ingredients such as egg products, protein ingredients, ingredients for instant foods, and processed agricultural products, as well as quality improvers and stabilizers.
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