Seihyo CoTSE:2872 -0.64%52 PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:2872 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,372.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,894 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seihyo Co ranks worse than 64.31% 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 (2026-07-09), Seihyo Co's share price is 円2006.00. Seihyo Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,069.59. Hence, Seihyo Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.88.
Good Sign:
Seihyo Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.87) is close to 3-year low of 1.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seihyo Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2872'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 1.33 Max: 4.78
Current: 1.87
During the past 13 years, Seihyo Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.78. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.33.
TSE:2872's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 64.31% of 1894
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.345
vs TSE:2872: 1.87
During the past 12 months, Seihyo Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Seihyo Co was 5.50% per year. The lowest was -7.30% per year. And the median was -0.50% 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.
Seihyo Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Seihyo Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seihyo 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Seihyo 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.
Seihyo Co PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seihyo Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seihyo 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.
Seihyo Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) has a PB Ratio of 1.88 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Seihyo Co and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Seihyo Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1218 out of 1894 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Seihyo Co's PB Ratio too high?
Seihyo Co's current PB Ratio of 1.88 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 4.78. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Seihyo Co's value of 1.88 is 39.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1218 out of 1894 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seihyo Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seihyo Co's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1218 out of 1894 companies for PB Ratio. This places Seihyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Seihyo Co's value of 1.88 is 39.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Seihyo Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Seihyo Co has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.35, based on 1,894 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. Seihyo Co's current PB Ratio of 1.88 is 39.8% above 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 Seihyo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seihyo Co's current PB Ratio is 1.88, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seihyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,372.58, compared to a current price of 円2,006.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.88, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 39.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.35. Seihyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 9 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872), the current PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Jul. 09, 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,006.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,372.58.
GuruFocus considers Seihyo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2872:
PB Ratio: 1.88 (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: 円2,372.58 vs. price of 円2,006.00 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1218 of 1894)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seihyo Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and wholesale of ice creams; and Japanese sweets, such as bamboo dumplings as well as the purchase and sale of frozen foods, rice cereals and general foods in Japan.
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