Seiko EpsonSEKEY -0.87%78 PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates SEKEY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,413 Hardware companies, Seiko Epson ranks better than 79.49% 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 (2026-06-25), Seiko Epson's share price is $8.099. Seiko Epson's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.39. Hence, Seiko Epson's PB Ratio of today is 0.96.
Warning Sign:
Seiko Epson Corp stock PB Ratio (=1) is close to 1-year high of 1.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seiko Epson's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SEKEY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 1.06 Max: 2.05
Current: 0.99
During the past 13 years, Seiko Epson's highest PB Ratio was 2.05. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.06.
SEKEY's PB Ratio is ranked better than 79.49% of 2413
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs SEKEY: 0.99
During the past 12 months, Seiko Epson's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Seiko Epson was 30.90% per year. The lowest was -16.00% per year. And the median was 5.50% 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.
Seiko Epson PB Ratio Related Terms
Seiko Epson PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seiko Epson'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 Computer Hardware subindustry, Seiko Epson'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.
Seiko Epson PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Seiko Epson's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seiko Epson'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.
Seiko Epson'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.
Seiko Epson (SEKEY) has a PB Ratio of 0.96 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Seiko Epson and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Seiko Epson's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #495 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Seiko Epson's PB Ratio too high?
Seiko Epson's current PB Ratio of 0.96 is near median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 2.05. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Seiko Epson's value of 0.96 is 60.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #495 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seiko Epson has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiko Epson's PB Ratio compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #495 out of 2413 companies for PB Ratio. This places Seiko Epson in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Seiko Epson's value of 0.96 is 60.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Seiko Epson's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 2.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Seiko Epson 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 2.42, based on 2,413 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. Seiko Epson's current PB Ratio of 0.96 is 60.3% 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 Seiko Epson and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seiko Epson's current PB Ratio is 0.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seiko Epson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson (SEKEY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.83, compared to a current price of $8.10 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 60.3% below the Hardware industry median of 2.42. Seiko Epson's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY), the current PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Jun. 25, 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.10 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.83.
GuruFocus considers Seiko Epson to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SEKEY:
PB Ratio: 0.96 (near median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: $7.83 vs. price of $8.10 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.3% below the Hardware median (#495 of 2413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEKEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seiko Epson Corp is a Japan-based electronics manufacturer of printers and imaging equipment. The company operates through three segments. The Manufacturing-related and Wearables segment includes industrial robots, small injection molding machines, watches, watch movements, crystal devices, semiconductors, metal powders, surface treatment, and PCs. The Printing Solutions segment covers office and home inkjet printers, serial impact dot matrix printers, page printers, color image scanners, dry office paper machines, commercial and industrial inkjet printers, POS system products, rubber printers, and related consumables. The Visual Communication segment focuses on LCD projectors, smart glasses, and related products. It generates the majority of revenue from the Printing Solutions segment.
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