Natoco CoTSE:4627 -0.06%76 PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:4627 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,640.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Natoco Co ranks better than 90.22% 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 (2026-07-13), Natoco Co's share price is 円1754.00. Natoco Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円3,340.72. Hence, Natoco Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.53.
Warning Sign:
Natoco Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.53) is close to 3-year high of 0.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natoco Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4627'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.71
Current: 0.53
During the past 13 years, Natoco Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.71. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.51.
TSE:4627's PB Ratio is ranked better than 90.22% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs TSE:4627: 0.53
During the past 12 months, Natoco Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Natoco Co was 7.80% per year. The lowest was 1.50% per year. And the median was 4.60% 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.
Natoco Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Natoco Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Natoco 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, Natoco 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.
Natoco Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Natoco Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natoco 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.
Natoco Co'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.
Natoco Co (TSE:4627) has a PB Ratio of 0.53 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Natoco Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Natoco Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #154 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Natoco Co's PB Ratio too high?
Natoco Co's current PB Ratio of 0.53 is near median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.71. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Natoco Co's value of 0.53 is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #154 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natoco Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natoco Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #154 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Natoco Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Natoco Co's value of 0.53 is 68.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Natoco Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Natoco 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 1.68, 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. Natoco Co's current PB Ratio of 0.53 is 68.5% 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 Natoco Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natoco Co's current PB Ratio is 0.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natoco Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natoco Co (TSE:4627) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,640.84, compared to a current price of 円1,754.00 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 68.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.68. Natoco Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Natoco Co (TSE:4627), the current PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Jul. 13, 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 Natoco Co (TSE:4627) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natoco Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,754.00 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,640.84.
GuruFocus considers Natoco Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4627:
PB Ratio: 0.53 (near median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: 円1,640.84 vs. price of 円1,754.00 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% below the Chemicals median (#154 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4627 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natoco Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sales of paints, ink, plastics, and fine chemical products and sales of related products. It also engaged in the collection, transportation, and disposal of industrial waste products. Its other products include such as toning system, general purpose thinner, environment compatible equipment.
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