Shikoku Kasei HoldingsTSE:4099 -2.00%78 PB Ratio is 2.55 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:4099 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,209.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks worse than 67.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shikoku Kasei Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4099'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 1.02 Max: 3.3
Current: 2.55
During the past 13 years, Shikoku Kasei Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 3.30. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.02.
TSE:4099's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 67.53% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs TSE:4099: 2.55
During the past 12 months, Shikoku Kasei Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shikoku Kasei Holdings was 13.40% per year. The lowest was 2.80% per year. And the median was 7.75% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shikoku Kasei Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) has a PB Ratio of 2.55 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Shikoku Kasei Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #1063 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Shikoku Kasei Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Shikoku Kasei Holdings' current PB Ratio of 2.55 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 3.30. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' value of 2.55 is 48.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #1063 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shikoku Kasei Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shikoku Kasei Holdings' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #1063 out of 1574 companies for PB Ratio. This places Shikoku Kasei Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' value of 2.55 is 48.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Shikoku Kasei Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 3.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Shikoku Kasei Holdings 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 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. Shikoku Kasei Holdings's current PB Ratio of 2.55 is 48.3% 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings 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. Shikoku Kasei Holdings's current PB Ratio is 2.55, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shikoku Kasei Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,209.40, compared to a current price of 円2,849.00 — trading 135.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.55, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 48.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099), the current PB Ratio is 2.55 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikoku Kasei Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,849.00 is trading 135.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,209.40.
GuruFocus considers Shikoku Kasei Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4099:
PB Ratio: 2.55 (150% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: 円1,209.40 vs. price of 円2,849.00 (135.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% above the Chemicals median (#1063 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4099 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Corp is engaged in the chemicals and building material business. The chemicals are used in various things and places such as automobiles, smartphones, and pools. The building material products add color to living spaces, such as painted walls, garage front doors, and archways for public facilities.
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