Nippon Paper Industries CoNIJPF 54 PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates NIJPF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.17. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Forest Products companies, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks better than 87.13% on this metric.
Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.3) is close to 2-year high of 0.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Paper Industries Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NIJPF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, Nippon Paper Industries Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.69. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.37.
NIJPF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.13% of 272
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.795
vs NIJPF: 0.30
During the past 12 months, Nippon Paper Industries 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 8.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nippon Paper Industries Co was 22.60% per year. The lowest was -14.20% per year. And the median was 1.05% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Nippon Paper Industries Co (OTCPK:NIJPF) 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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Paper Industries Co PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Nippon Paper Industries 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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Paper Industries Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Paper Industries 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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF) has a PB Ratio of 0.26 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nippon Paper Industries Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Nippon Paper Industries Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #35 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Paper Industries Co's current PB Ratio of 0.26 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.69. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.80. Nippon Paper Industries Co's value of 0.26 is 67.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #35 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Paper Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Paper Industries Co's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #35 out of 272 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nippon Paper Industries Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.80. Nippon Paper Industries Co's value of 0.26 is 67.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Paper Industries Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Nippon Paper Industries 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 Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.80, based on 272 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. Nippon Paper Industries Co's current PB Ratio of 0.26 is 67.3% 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Paper Industries Co's current PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF) has a current PB Ratio of 0.26. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.17, compared to a current price of $7.10 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 67.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.80. Nippon Paper Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF), the current PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 11, 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paper Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.10 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.17.
Key valuation signals for NIJPF:
PB Ratio: 0.26 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: $6.17 vs. price of $7.10 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.3% below the Forest Products median (#35 of 272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NIJPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd produces and sells a variety of paper products. The company's paper products include newsprint, printing, sanitary, and packaging paper, as well as container board and boxes. The firm also sells construction materials, and generates electric power. Nippon Paper organizes itself into four segments based on product type: pulp and paper; paper related; wood products and construction related; and other. The pulp and paper segment generates the majority of revenue. The majority of sales are made in Japan.
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