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Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.52) is close to 2-year low of 0.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Foundation Engineering Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1914'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.86
Current: 0.53
During the past 13 years, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.86. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.49.
TSE:1914's PB Ratio is ranked better than 83.45% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs TSE:1914: 0.53
During the past 12 months, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% 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 7.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Foundation Engineering Co was 9.40% per year. The lowest was -1.90% per year. And the median was 3.15% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) 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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Japan Foundation Engineering 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, Japan Foundation Engineering 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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Foundation Engineering Co's PB Ratio falls into.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) has a PB Ratio of 0.52 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #285 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co's PB Ratio too high?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current PB Ratio of 0.52 is near median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.86. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's value of 0.52 is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #285 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Foundation Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Foundation Engineering Co's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #285 out of 1722 companies for PB Ratio. This places Japan Foundation Engineering Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's value of 0.52 is 60.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Japan Foundation Engineering 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. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current PB Ratio of 0.52 is 60.9% 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 Japan Foundation Engineering 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. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current PB Ratio is 0.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円664.19, compared to a current price of 円698.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 60.9% below the Construction industry median of 1.33. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914), the current PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 17, 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円698.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円664.19.
GuruFocus considers Japan Foundation Engineering Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1914:
PB Ratio: 0.52 (near median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: 円664.19 vs. price of 円698.00 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.9% below the Construction median (#285 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Business Description
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provisions of construction services. The company offers surface and physical exploration, hydrologic and geological and soil features surveys, in-site tests, grouting tests, hydrostatic pressure permeability tests, automatic surveillance, and analysis system for slopes and landslides and design and construction management services. Additionally, it also provides ground-reinforcing and environmental preservation works.
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