Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) PB Ratio: 0.70 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:5388 Kunimine Industries Co Ltd TSE:5388
70 GF Score
Price 円1,277.00
GF Value 円1,194.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kunimine Industries Co PB Ratio?

Kunimine Industries Co TSE:5388 70 PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:5388 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,194.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Kunimine Industries Co ranks better than 72.54% 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 (2026-07-14), Kunimine Industries Co's share price is 円1277.00. Kunimine Industries Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,828.74. Hence, Kunimine Industries Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.70.

Warning Sign:

Kunimine Industries Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.7) is close to 3-year high of 0.76.

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

TSE:5388' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 0.67   Max: 1.11
Current: 0.7

During the past 13 years, Kunimine Industries Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.11. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.67.

TSE:5388's PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.54% of 397 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs TSE:5388: 0.70

During the past 12 months, Kunimine Industries Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kunimine Industries Co was 8.80% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Kunimine Industries Co  (TSE:5388) 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.


Kunimine Industries Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Kunimine Industries Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kunimine Industries 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.

Kunimine Industries Co PB Ratio Chart

Kunimine Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.63 0.56 0.62 0.58 0.71

Kunimine Industries Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.62 0.62 0.58 0.68 0.71

TSE:5388 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kunimine Industries 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.


Kunimine Industries Co PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kunimine Industries Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kunimine Industries Co's PB Ratio falls into.


TSE:5388
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Kunimine Industries 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.

Kunimine Industries Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=1277.00/1828.739
=0.70

* 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 0.70 mean?
Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) has a PB Ratio of 0.70 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 Kunimine Industries Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Kunimine Industries Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Kunimine Industries Co ranks #109 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Kunimine Industries Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kunimine Industries Co's current PB Ratio of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.11. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.16. Kunimine Industries Co's value of 0.70 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kunimine Industries Co ranks #109 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kunimine Industries 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 Kunimine Industries Co's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kunimine Industries Co ranks #109 out of 397 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Kunimine Industries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.16. Kunimine Industries Co's value of 0.70 is 39.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kunimine Industries Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Kunimine Industries 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 Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.16, based on 397 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. Kunimine Industries Co's current PB Ratio of 0.70 is 39.7% 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 Kunimine Industries Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kunimine Industries Co's current PB Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kunimine Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,194.86, compared to a current price of 円1,277.00 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 39.7% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.16. Kunimine Industries 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 Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388), the current PB Ratio is 0.70 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 Kunimine Industries Co (TSE:5388) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kunimine Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,277.00 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,194.86. GuruFocus considers Kunimine Industries Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5388:

  • PB Ratio: 0.70 (near median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: 円1,194.86 vs. price of 円1,277.00 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.7% below the Building Materials median (#109 of 397)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5388 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kunimine Industries Co Business Description

Address 1-10-5 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101 0032
Kunimine Industries Co Ltd manufactures bentonite for casting, civil engineering & as toilet sands for pets. It also manufactures agricultural & water treating chemicals, medicines, cosmetics, animal drugs, & feed additives, among others. Its products are used as raw materials for various products, including materials for civil engineering and construction works, industrial products, and familiar products such as cosmetics and medical products.
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円1,277.00
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円1,194.86
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