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The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Pure Chemical Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4973'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 1.31 Max: 2.26
Current: 1.57
During the past 13 years, Japan Pure Chemical Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.26. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.31.
TSE:4973's PB Ratio is ranked better than 52.44% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs TSE:4973: 1.57
During the past 12 months, Japan Pure Chemical Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 32.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Pure Chemical Co was 11.50% per year. The lowest was -1.10% per year. And the median was 5.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) 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.
* 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, Japan Pure Chemical 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pure Chemical Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pure Chemical 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.
* 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a PB Ratio of 1.58 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, Japan Pure Chemical Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #749 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's PB Ratio too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current PB Ratio of 1.58 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 2.26. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 1.58 is 6.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #749 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #749 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Japan Pure Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 1.58 is 6.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Pure Chemical Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 2.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Japan Pure Chemical 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 1.69, 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. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current PB Ratio of 1.58 is 6.5% 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co 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. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current PB Ratio is 1.58, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,583.49, compared to a current price of 円4,910.00 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.58, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 6.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current PB Ratio is 1.58 as of Jul. 15, 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,910.00 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,583.49.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:
PB Ratio: 1.58 (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.31)
GF Value™: 円4,583.49 vs. price of 円4,910.00 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% below the Chemicals median (#749 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
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