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Tigers PolymerTSE:4231 -1.14%74 PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:4231 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円889.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Tigers Polymer ranks better than 92.95% 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 (2026-07-14), Tigers Polymer's share price is 円1040.00. Tigers Polymer's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,405.48. Hence, Tigers Polymer's PB Ratio of today is 0.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tigers Polymer's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4231'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, Tigers Polymer's highest PB Ratio was 0.69. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.39.
TSE:4231's PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.95% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs TSE:4231: 0.43
During the past 12 months, Tigers Polymer's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Tigers Polymer was 11.60% per year. The lowest was -3.00% per year. And the median was 5.50% 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.
Tigers Polymer PB Ratio Related Terms
Tigers Polymer PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tigers Polymer'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, Tigers Polymer'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.
Tigers Polymer PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tigers Polymer's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tigers Polymer'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.
Tigers Polymer'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.
Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) has a PB Ratio of 0.43 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 Tigers Polymer and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Tigers Polymer's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #111 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Tigers Polymer's PB Ratio too high?
Tigers Polymer's current PB Ratio of 0.43 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.69. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Tigers Polymer's value of 0.43 is 74.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #111 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tigers Polymer has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tigers Polymer's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #111 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Tigers Polymer in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Tigers Polymer's value of 0.43 is 74.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Tigers Polymer's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Tigers Polymer 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 1.69, based on 1,575 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. Tigers Polymer's current PB Ratio of 0.43 is 74.6% 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 Tigers Polymer and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tigers Polymer's current PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tigers Polymer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円889.65, compared to a current price of 円1,040.00 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 74.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. Tigers Polymer's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231), the current PB Ratio is 0.43 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 Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigers Polymer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,040.00 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円889.65.
GuruFocus considers Tigers Polymer to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4231:
PB Ratio: 0.43 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: 円889.65 vs. price of 円1,040.00 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.6% below the Chemicals median (#111 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tigers Polymer Corp is engaged in the manufacture of various parts and parts materials of the same type and series. Its segments include Hose manufacturers and sellers of hoses for home appliances (hoses for vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and air conditioners) and industrial hoses; rubber sheets are used for packing materials, cushioning materials, and mats, mainly for entrances.
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