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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper CoTSE:3877 -0.05%65 PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:3877 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,662.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Forest Products companies, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks better than 74.26% on this metric.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.44) is close to 2-year high of 0.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3877'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.38 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.62. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.38.
TSE:3877's PB Ratio is ranked better than 74.26% of 272
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.785
vs TSE:3877: 0.44
During the past 12 months, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co was 7.60% per year. The lowest was -5.60% per year. And the median was -0.25% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) 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.
* 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) has a PB Ratio of 0.44 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #70 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's PB Ratio too high?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current PB Ratio of 0.44 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.62. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.79. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 0.44 is 43.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #70 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #70 out of 272 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.79. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 0.44 is 43.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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 Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.79, based on 272 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. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current PB Ratio of 0.44 is 43.9% 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,662.47, compared to a current price of 円2,083.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 43.9% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.79. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877), the current PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 14, 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,083.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,662.47.
GuruFocus considers Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3877:
PB Ratio: 0.44 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: 円1,662.47 vs. price of 円2,083.00 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% below the Forest Products median (#70 of 272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and trading of pulp, paper, and by-products; forestry, lumber, and wood processing, trading, and construction of greening projects; manufacturing, processing, and trading of chemicals; real estate sales, rental, management, and brokerage, and management of sports facilities; mining, electricity supply, transportation, warehousing.
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