Nihon Kagakungyo CoTSE:4094 -0.57%63 PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:4094 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,857.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Nihon Kagakungyo Co ranks better than 79.22% on this metric.
Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.8) is close to 1-year low of 0.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Kagakungyo Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4094'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.64 Max: 1.51
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, Nihon Kagakungyo Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.51. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.64.
TSE:4094's PB Ratio is ranked better than 79.22% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs TSE:4094: 0.80
During the past 12 months, Nihon Kagakungyo Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nihon Kagakungyo Co was 6.60% per year. The lowest was 3.40% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Nihon Kagakungyo Co (TSE:4094) 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.
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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.
Nihon Kagakungyo Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Nihon Kagakungyo Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Kagakungyo 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nihon Kagakungyo 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.
Nihon Kagakungyo Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nihon Kagakungyo Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Kagakungyo 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.
Nihon Kagakungyo Co (TSE:4094) has a PB Ratio of 0.80 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nihon Kagakungyo Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Nihon Kagakungyo Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Kagakungyo Co ranks #327 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Nihon Kagakungyo Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nihon Kagakungyo Co's current PB Ratio of 0.80 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.51. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Nihon Kagakungyo Co's value of 0.80 is 53.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Kagakungyo Co ranks #327 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nihon Kagakungyo Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Kagakungyo Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nihon Kagakungyo Co ranks #327 out of 1574 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nihon Kagakungyo Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Nihon Kagakungyo Co's value of 0.80 is 53.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Kagakungyo Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Nihon Kagakungyo 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 1.72, 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. Nihon Kagakungyo Co's current PB Ratio of 0.80 is 53.5% 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 Nihon Kagakungyo Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Kagakungyo Co's current PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Kagakungyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Kagakungyo Co (TSE:4094) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,857.32, compared to a current price of 円2,089.00 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 53.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Nihon Kagakungyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Nihon Kagakungyo Co (TSE:4094), the current PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jul. 08, 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 Nihon Kagakungyo Co (TSE:4094) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Kagakungyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,089.00 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,857.32.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Kagakungyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4094:
PB Ratio: 0.80 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: 円1,857.32 vs. price of 円2,089.00 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.5% below the Chemicals median (#327 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4094 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. Its business activities are divided into two divisions including Chemical business which is engaged in production and sales of organic and inorganic industrial chemicals. And Building Materials business which offers metal products. Its chemical product offerings include copper compounds, tin compounds, nickel compounds, cobalt compounds, metallic soaps, among others. The building materials division offers products including plancier air vent, nent roof, finish hardware, mail post, approach stainless steel, handrails, heat exchanger, metal eaves fascia and cold rolling forming hardware.
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