Sanyo Chemical IndustriesSYCHF 73 PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates SYCHF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.95. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks better than 84.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Chemical Industries's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SYCHF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 0.81 Max: 1.17
Current: 0.69
During the past 13 years, Sanyo Chemical Industries's highest PB Ratio was 1.17. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.81.
SYCHF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 84.22% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs SYCHF: 0.69
During the past 12 months, Sanyo Chemical Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sanyo Chemical Industries was 8.60% per year. The lowest was -4.30% per year. And the median was 3.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Sanyo Chemical Industries (OTCPK:SYCHF) 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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries PB Ratio Related Terms
Sanyo Chemical Industries 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sanyo Chemical Industries'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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanyo Chemical Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Chemical Industries'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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sanyo Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Sanyo Chemical Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #249 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries' PB Ratio too high?
Sanyo Chemical Industries' current PB Ratio of 0.72 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.17. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Sanyo Chemical Industries' value of 0.72 is 59.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #249 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanyo Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Chemical Industries' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #249 out of 1578 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sanyo Chemical Industries in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Sanyo Chemical Industries' value of 0.72 is 59.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Chemical Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Sanyo Chemical Industries 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 1,578 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. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current PB Ratio of 0.72 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries 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. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a current PB Ratio of 0.72. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.95, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 59.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. Sanyo Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF), the current PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 03, 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.55 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.95.
Key valuation signals for SYCHF:
PB Ratio: 0.72 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: $21.95 vs. price of $32.55 (48.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.8% below the Chemicals median (#249 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYCHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes its operations into four primary segments based on product type. The toiletries and health care segment, which generates the most revenue of any segment, sells disposable baby diapers, surfactants used to produce hair care products and detergents, and base materials for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The petroleum and automotives segment sells polyurethane used to produce automobile seats and interior components as well as fuel additives. The plastics and textiles and information and electronics segment sells a variety of plastic products for consumers as well as the transportation and electronics industries. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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