Takagi Seiko (TSE:4242) PB Ratio: 0.40 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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TSE:4242 Takagi Seiko Corp TSE:4242
63 GF Score
Price 円1,828.00
GF Value 円1,503.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Takagi Seiko PB Ratio?

Takagi Seiko TSE:4242 +2.64% 63 PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:4242 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,503.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Takagi Seiko ranks better than 94.16% 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 (2026-07-16), Takagi Seiko's share price is 円1828.00. Takagi Seiko's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,513.76. Hence, Takagi Seiko's PB Ratio of today is 0.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Takagi Seiko's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4242' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.59   Max: 2.27
Current: 0.4

During the past 13 years, Takagi Seiko's highest PB Ratio was 2.27. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.59.

TSE:4242's PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.16% of 1576 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs TSE:4242: 0.40

During the past 12 months, Takagi Seiko's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Takagi Seiko was 21.20% per year. The lowest was -19.80% per year. And the median was 3.55% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Takagi Seiko  (TSE:4242) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Takagi Seiko PB Ratio Related Terms


Takagi Seiko PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Takagi Seiko'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.

Takagi Seiko PB Ratio Chart

Takagi Seiko Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.36 0.47 0.34 0.40

Takagi Seiko Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 0.34 0.34 0.36 0.40

TSE:4242 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Takagi Seiko'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.


Takagi Seiko PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Takagi Seiko's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Takagi Seiko's PB Ratio falls into.


TSE:4242
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Takagi Seiko 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.

Takagi Seiko's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=1828.00/4513.755
=0.40

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.40 mean?
Takagi Seiko (TSE:4242) has a PB Ratio of 0.40 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Takagi Seiko and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Takagi Seiko's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Takagi Seiko ranks #92 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Takagi Seiko's PB Ratio too high?
Takagi Seiko's current PB Ratio of 0.40 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.27. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Takagi Seiko's value of 0.40 is 76.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takagi Seiko ranks #92 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Takagi Seiko has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takagi Seiko's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Takagi Seiko ranks #92 out of 1576 companies for PB Ratio. This places Takagi Seiko in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Takagi Seiko's value of 0.40 is 76.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Takagi Seiko's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Takagi Seiko 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 1,576 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. Takagi Seiko's current PB Ratio of 0.40 is 76.5% 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 Takagi Seiko 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. Takagi Seiko's current PB Ratio is 0.40, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takagi Seiko stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takagi Seiko (TSE:4242) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,503.28, compared to a current price of 円1,828.00 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.40, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 76.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Takagi Seiko's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Takagi Seiko (TSE:4242), the current PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Jul. 16, 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 Takagi Seiko (TSE:4242) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takagi Seiko stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,828.00 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,503.28. GuruFocus considers Takagi Seiko to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4242:

  • PB Ratio: 0.40 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: 円1,503.28 vs. price of 円1,828.00 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.5% below the Chemicals median (#92 of 1576)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Takagi Seiko Business Description

Address 322-3, Nitsuka, Toyama Prefecture, Takaoka, JPN, 933-8628
Takagi Seiko Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of plastic products, plastic molding, metal press products, and engineering work like product design and technical support. The business of the company includes the vehicle business, the OA business, and the communication equipment business.
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円1,828.00
Price
円1,503.28
GF Value