Sumitomo Forestry CoSMFRF 87 PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates SMFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks better than 65.96% on this metric.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.81) is close to 3-year low of 0.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Forestry Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SMFRF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 1 Max: 1.64
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Forestry Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.64. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.00.
SMFRF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 65.96% of 94
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.035
vs SMFRF: 0.81
During the past 12 months, Sumitomo Forestry Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sumitomo Forestry Co was 27.50% per year. The lowest was -4.70% per year. And the median was 8.05% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Sumitomo Forestry Co (OTCPK:SMFRF) 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Sumitomo Forestry Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Forestry 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 Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co PB Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Forestry 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) has a PB Ratio of 0.80 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Forestry Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #32 out of 94 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's PB Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current PB Ratio of 0.80 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 1.64. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.04. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 0.80 is 22.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #32 out of 94 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's PB Ratio compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #32 out of 94 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Sumitomo Forestry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.04. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 0.80 is 22.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Forestry Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Sumitomo Forestry 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 1.04, based on 94 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. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current PB Ratio of 0.80 is 22.7% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 20% below 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.02, compared to a current price of $8.55 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 22.7% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 1.04. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF), the current PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 30, 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.55 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.02.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SMFRF:
PB Ratio: 0.80 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: $12.02 vs. price of $8.55 (28.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.7% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#32 of 94)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
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