Chugai Mining CoTSE:1491 +0.41%70 PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:1491 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,823.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,357 Metals & Mining companies, Chugai Mining Co ranks better than 75.65% 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 (2026-07-12), Chugai Mining Co's share price is 円726.00. Chugai Mining Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円651.84. Hence, Chugai Mining Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chugai Mining Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1491'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 1.21 Max: 2.8
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, Chugai Mining Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.80. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.21.
TSE:1491's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.65% of 2357
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.22
vs TSE:1491: 1.11
During the past 12 months, Chugai Mining Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Chugai Mining Co was 9.40% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was -0.45% 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.
Chugai Mining Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Chugai Mining Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chugai Mining 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 Gold subindustry, Chugai Mining 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.
Chugai Mining Co PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Chugai Mining Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugai Mining 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.
Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) has a PB Ratio of 1.11 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Chugai Mining Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Chugai Mining Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #574 out of 2357 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Chugai Mining Co's PB Ratio too high?
Chugai Mining Co's current PB Ratio of 1.11 is near median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 2.80. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.22. Chugai Mining Co's value of 1.11 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #574 out of 2357 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chugai Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugai Mining Co's PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #574 out of 2357 companies for PB Ratio. This places Chugai Mining Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.22. Chugai Mining Co's value of 1.11 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Chugai Mining Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Chugai Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.22, based on 2,357 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. Chugai Mining Co's current PB Ratio of 1.11 is 50% 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 Chugai Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chugai Mining Co's current PB Ratio is 1.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugai Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,823.25, compared to a current price of 円726.00 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 50% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.22. Chugai Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491), the current PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jul. 12, 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 Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円726.00 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,823.25.
GuruFocus considers Chugai Mining Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1491:
PB Ratio: 1.11 (near median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: 円1,823.25 vs. price of 円726.00 (60.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Metals & Mining median (#574 of 2357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugai Mining Co Ltd is a Japanese company which is engaged in the collecting, refining, retailing, and processing precious metals. It is also engaged in trading, brokering, and leasing of real estate. In addition, the company is involved in the designing, manufacturing, the wholesale and retail sale of licensed merchandise.
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