Muromachi ChemicalsTSE:4885 +0.75%76 PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates TSE:4885 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円932.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Muromachi Chemicals ranks better than 59.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Muromachi Chemicals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4885'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.52 Max: 3.89
Current: 1.36
During the past 7 years, Muromachi Chemicals's highest PB Ratio was 3.89. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.52.
TSE:4885's PB Ratio is ranked better than 59.78% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.695
vs TSE:4885: 1.36
During the past 12 months, Muromachi Chemicals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 42.00% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Muromachi Chemicals was 107.00% per year. The lowest was 10.80% per year. And the median was 53.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) 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.
Muromachi Chemicals PB Ratio Related Terms
Muromachi Chemicals PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Muromachi Chemicals'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 Chemicals subindustry, Muromachi Chemicals'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.
Muromachi Chemicals PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Muromachi Chemicals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Muromachi Chemicals'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.
Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) has a PB Ratio of 1.37 as of Jul. 10, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Muromachi Chemicals and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Muromachi Chemicals' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #633 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Muromachi Chemicals' PB Ratio too high?
Muromachi Chemicals' current PB Ratio of 1.37 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 3.89. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Muromachi Chemicals' value of 1.37 is 19.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #633 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Muromachi Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muromachi Chemicals' PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #633 out of 1574 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Muromachi Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Muromachi Chemicals' value of 1.37 is 19.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Muromachi Chemicals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 3.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Muromachi Chemicals 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 1,574 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. Muromachi Chemicals's current PB Ratio of 1.37 is 19.2% 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 Muromachi Chemicals 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. Muromachi Chemicals's current PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muromachi Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円932.00, compared to a current price of 円946.00 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 19.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Muromachi Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885), the current PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 10, 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 Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円946.00 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円932.00.
GuruFocus considers Muromachi Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4885:
PB Ratio: 1.37 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: 円932.00 vs. price of 円946.00 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% below the Chemicals median (#633 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4885 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Muromachi Chemicals Inc is engaged in the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals, planning, production, and distribution of health foods, and distribution and processing of ion-exchange resin products. The Company has three reportable segments based on business type: Pharmaceuticals Business, Health Food Business, and Chemicals Business.
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