The historical rank and industry rank for Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4082'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.77 Max: 2.03
Current: 1.26
During the past 13 years, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.03. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.77.
TSE:4082's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.21% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs TSE:4082: 1.26
During the past 12 months, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co was 33.30% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co (TSE:4082) 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.
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo 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.
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's PB Ratio falls into.
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo 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.
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co (TSE:4082) has a PB Ratio of 1.26 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 Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co ranks #579 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's PB Ratio too high?
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's current PB Ratio of 1.26 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 2.03. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's value of 1.26 is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co ranks #579 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co ranks #579 out of 1574 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's value of 1.26 is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,574 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. Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's current PB Ratio of 1.26 is 25.9% 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 Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co's current PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co (TSE:4082) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円919.80, compared to a current price of 円2,005.00 — trading 118% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 25.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo 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 Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co (TSE:4082), the current PB Ratio is 1.26 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 Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co (TSE:4082) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,005.00 is trading 118% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円919.80.
GuruFocus considers Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4082:
PB Ratio: 1.26 (64% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: 円919.80 vs. price of 円2,005.00 (118% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Chemicals median (#579 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4082 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co Business Description
Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the research, production, and sale of chemicals and materials for fuel cells and catalysts. Products offered by the company include zirconium oxide, stabilized zirconium oxide, composite oxide, zirconium compounds, zirconia sol, rare-earth compounds, cesium compounds, cesium flux, and wire ring.
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