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Showa Holdings CoTSE:5103 +12.00%48 PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:5103 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of 円45.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Showa Holdings Co ranks better than 53.71% on this metric.
Showa Holdings Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.75) is close to 3-year low of 1.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Showa Holdings Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5103'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 1.17 Max: 2.81
Current: 1.75
During the past 13 years, Showa Holdings Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.81. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.17.
TSE:5103's PB Ratio is ranked better than 53.71% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs TSE:5103: 1.75
During the past 12 months, Showa Holdings Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -30.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -19.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Showa Holdings Co was 21.50% per year. The lowest was -33.90% per year. And the median was -14.55% 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.
Showa Holdings Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Showa Holdings Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Showa Holdings 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, Showa Holdings 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.
Showa Holdings Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Showa Holdings Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Showa Holdings 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.
Showa Holdings Co (TSE:5103) has a PB Ratio of 1.75 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Showa Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Showa Holdings Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 2.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Showa Holdings Co ranks #729 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Showa Holdings Co's PB Ratio too high?
Showa Holdings Co's current PB Ratio of 1.75 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 2.81. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Showa Holdings Co's value of 1.75 is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Showa Holdings Co ranks #729 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Showa Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showa Holdings Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Showa Holdings Co ranks #729 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Showa Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Showa Holdings Co's value of 1.75 is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Showa Holdings Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 2.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Showa Holdings 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 1.69, 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. Showa Holdings Co's current PB Ratio of 1.75 is 3.6% 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 Showa Holdings 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. Showa Holdings Co's current PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Showa Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Holdings Co (TSE:5103) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円45.49, compared to a current price of 円28.00 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 3.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. Showa Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Showa Holdings Co (TSE:5103), the current PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 14, 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 Showa Holdings Co (TSE:5103) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円28.00 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円45.49.
GuruFocus considers Showa Holdings Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5103:
PB Ratio: 1.75 (50% above median its 10-year median of 1.17)
GF Value™: 円45.49 vs. price of 円28.00 (38.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% above the Chemicals median (#729 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5103 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Showa Holdings Co Ltd formerly Showa Rubber Co Ltd manufactures a wide variety of rubber products. The company's products include industrial rubber products such as linings and rolls, and tennis balls and baseballs.
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