Nippon Crucible CoTSE:5355 +0.15%72 PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:5355 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円645.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Conglomerates companies, Nippon Crucible Co ranks better than 66.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Crucible Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5355'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 0.74 Max: 1.21
Current: 0.73
During the past 13 years, Nippon Crucible Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.21. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.74.
TSE:5355's PB Ratio is ranked better than 66.3% of 546
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs TSE:5355: 0.73
During the past 12 months, Nippon Crucible Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nippon Crucible Co was 8.20% per year. The lowest was 0.30% per year. And the median was 5.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) 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.
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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.
Nippon Crucible Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Crucible Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Crucible 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Nippon Crucible 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.
Nippon Crucible Co PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Crucible Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Crucible 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.
Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) has a PB Ratio of 0.73 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nippon Crucible Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Nippon Crucible Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #184 out of 546 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Nippon Crucible Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Crucible Co's current PB Ratio of 0.73 is near median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.21. The Conglomerates industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Nippon Crucible Co's value of 0.73 is 31.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #184 out of 546 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Crucible Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Crucible Co's PB Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #184 out of 546 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Nippon Crucible Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Nippon Crucible Co's value of 0.73 is 31.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Crucible Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Nippon Crucible 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 Conglomerates company?
The median PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.06, based on 546 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. Nippon Crucible Co's current PB Ratio of 0.73 is 31.1% 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 Nippon Crucible Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Crucible Co's current PB Ratio is 0.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Crucible Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円645.92, compared to a current price of 円684.00 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 31.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 1.06. Nippon Crucible Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355), the current PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Jul. 08, 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 Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Crucible Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円684.00 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円645.92.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Crucible Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5355:
PB Ratio: 0.73 (near median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: 円645.92 vs. price of 円684.00 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.1% below the Conglomerates median (#184 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5355 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Crucible Co Ltd manufactures graphite crucibles and refractories for steelmakers. The company is organized into four business segments - Refractories business, Engineering business, Overseas business, and Real Estate business. The Refractory segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of graphite crucibles, shaped refractory and unshaped refractory. The Engineering segment is engaged in the design and construction of various industrial furnaces and incinerators. Overseas business is engaged in the import/export of refractory products and melting furnace equipment. The Real Estate segment is involved in the leasing of buildings and parking lots, and the operation of solar power generation business.
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