Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970) PB Ratio: 3.49 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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TSE:4970 Toyo Gosei Co Ltd TSE:4970
77 GF Score
Price 円12,080.00
GF Value 円9,415.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Toyo Gosei Co PB Ratio?

Toyo Gosei Co TSE:4970 -3.67% 77 PB Ratio is 3.49 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 2.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:4970 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円9,415.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Toyo Gosei Co ranks worse than 81.14% 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 (2026-07-29), Toyo Gosei Co's share price is 円12080.00. Toyo Gosei Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,458.36. Hence, Toyo Gosei Co's PB Ratio of today is 3.49.

The historical rank and industry rank for Toyo Gosei Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4970' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 2.73   Max: 10.33
Current: 3.5

During the past 13 years, Toyo Gosei Co's highest PB Ratio was 10.33. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 2.73.

TSE:4970's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.14% of 1575 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs TSE:4970: 3.50

During the past 12 months, Toyo Gosei Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Toyo Gosei Co was 22.90% per year. The lowest was -8.70% per year. And the median was 7.60% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Toyo Gosei Co  (TSE:4970) 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.


Toyo Gosei Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Toyo Gosei Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Toyo Gosei 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.

Toyo Gosei Co PB Ratio Chart

Toyo Gosei Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PB Ratio
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Toyo Gosei Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4970 vs DOW: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Toyo Gosei 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.


Toyo Gosei Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Toyo Gosei Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Toyo Gosei Co 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.

Toyo Gosei Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=12080.00/3458.36
=3.49

* 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 3.49 mean?
Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970) has a PB Ratio of 3.49 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Toyo Gosei Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 2.73. Over the past decade, Toyo Gosei Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 10.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Toyo Gosei Co ranks #1278 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Toyo Gosei Co's PB Ratio too high?
Toyo Gosei Co's current PB Ratio of 3.49 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 10.33. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Toyo Gosei Co's value of 3.49 is 112.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toyo Gosei Co ranks #1278 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Toyo Gosei Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toyo Gosei Co's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Toyo Gosei Co ranks #1278 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Toyo Gosei Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Toyo Gosei Co's value of 3.49 is 112.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Toyo Gosei Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 10.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Toyo Gosei Co 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 1.64, 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. Toyo Gosei Co's current PB Ratio of 3.49 is 112.8% 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 Toyo Gosei Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toyo Gosei Co's current PB Ratio is 3.49, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toyo Gosei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円9,415.81, compared to a current price of 円12,080.00 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.49, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 112.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.64. Toyo Gosei Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970), the current PB Ratio is 3.49 as of Jul. 29, 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 Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyo Gosei Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円12,080.00 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円9,415.81. GuruFocus considers Toyo Gosei Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4970:

  • PB Ratio: 3.49 (28% above median its 10-year median of 2.73)
  • GF Value™: 円9,415.81 vs. price of 円12,080.00 (28.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 112.8% above the Chemicals median (#1278 of 1575)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Toyo Gosei Co Business Description

Address 1-22-16, Asakusabashi Taito-ku, Hulic Asakusabashi Building, 8th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 111-0053
Toyo Gosei Co Ltd is divided into Photosensitive materials, Green chemical, Energy, Aroma Chemical, and Logistics. Photosensitive materials include manufacturing of photoresist-type materials vital to semiconductors, LCD displays, and plasma displays. Green chemical involves recycling, purification and separation of waste solvents, Energy includes manufacturing of ionic liquids and electrolytes for lithium ion secondary batteries and double layer capacitors. Aroma chemical comprises of manufacturing and sale of materials for the fragrance and flavoring industries and Logistics involves support from storage to transport of dangerous substance.
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円12,080.00
Price
円9,415.81
GF Value