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Kaneshita Construction Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.33) is close to 10-year low of 0.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaneshita Construction Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1897'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.43 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, Kaneshita Construction Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.74. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.43.
TSE:1897's PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.68% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs TSE:1897: 0.33
During the past 12 months, Kaneshita Construction Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kaneshita Construction Co was 5.60% per year. The lowest was -0.10% per year. And the median was 2.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kaneshita Construction Co (TSE:1897) 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.
Kaneshita Construction Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kaneshita Construction Co 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kaneshita Construction 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.
Kaneshita Construction Co PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kaneshita Construction Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaneshita Construction 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.
Kaneshita Construction Co (TSE:1897) has a PB Ratio of 0.34 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kaneshita Construction Co and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Kaneshita Construction Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneshita Construction Co ranks #126 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Kaneshita Construction Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kaneshita Construction Co's current PB Ratio of 0.34 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.74. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Kaneshita Construction Co's value of 0.34 is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneshita Construction Co ranks #126 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaneshita Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneshita Construction Co's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kaneshita Construction Co ranks #126 out of 1722 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kaneshita Construction Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Kaneshita Construction Co's value of 0.34 is 74.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaneshita Construction Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Kaneshita Construction 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.33, based on 1,722 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. Kaneshita Construction Co's current PB Ratio of 0.34 is 74.4% 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 Kaneshita Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaneshita Construction Co's current PB Ratio is 0.34, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneshita Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneshita Construction Co (TSE:1897) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,502.03, compared to a current price of 円3,105.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.34, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 74.4% below the Construction industry median of 1.33. Kaneshita Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Kaneshita Construction Co (TSE:1897), the current PB Ratio is 0.34 as of Jul. 15, 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 Kaneshita Construction Co (TSE:1897) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneshita Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,105.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,502.03.
GuruFocus considers Kaneshita Construction Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1897:
PB Ratio: 0.34 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: 円2,502.03 vs. price of 円3,105.00 (24.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.4% below the Construction median (#126 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1897 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaneshita Construction Co Ltd is a construction company. It provides survey, research, design, and construction of civil engineering projects, construction supervision and intermediate treatment of industrial wastes.
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