Nippon Electric Glass CoNPEGF 69 PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates NPEGF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,417 Hardware companies, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks better than 79.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Electric Glass Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NPEGF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.55 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.97
During the past 13 years, Nippon Electric Glass Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.55.
NPEGF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 79.89% of 2417
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.34
vs NPEGF: 0.97
During the past 12 months, Nippon Electric Glass Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nippon Electric Glass Co was 16.30% per year. The lowest was -3.40% per year. And the median was 3.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Nippon Electric Glass Co (OTCPK:NPEGF) 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.
* 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Electric Glass 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 Electric Glass Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Electric Glass Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Electric Glass 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 Electric Glass Co (NPEGF) has a PB Ratio of 0.94 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nippon Electric Glass Co and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Nippon Electric Glass Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #486 out of 2417 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Electric Glass Co's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.22. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.34. Nippon Electric Glass Co's value of 0.94 is 59.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #486 out of 2417 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Electric Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Electric Glass Co's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #486 out of 2417 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nippon Electric Glass Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.34. Nippon Electric Glass Co's value of 0.94 is 59.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Electric Glass Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Nippon Electric Glass 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.34, based on 2,417 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 Electric Glass Co's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is 59.8% 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 Electric Glass Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Electric Glass Co's current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPEGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.10, compared to a current price of $39.50 — trading 57.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 59.8% below the Hardware industry median of 2.34. Nippon Electric Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Electric Glass Co (NPEGF), the current PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jun. 29, 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 Electric Glass Co (NPEGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.50 is trading 57.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.10.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Electric Glass Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPEGF:
PB Ratio: 0.94 (71% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: $25.10 vs. price of $39.50 (57.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.8% below the Hardware median (#486 of 2417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPEGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd is in the business of the production and sale of glass products and glassmaking machinery. Its business is divided into two categories: Electronics and Information Technology, and Performance Materials and Others. The company produces glass for flat panel displays, optical devices, chemical strengthening, electronic devices, solar cells, fiber, and building materials. The company generates the majority of its sales from the electronics and information technology category.
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