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Shinhokoku MaterialTSE:5542 73 PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:5542 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円555.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Steel companies, Shinhokoku Material ranks better than 53.69% on this metric.
Shinhokoku Material Corp stock PB Ratio (=0.92) is close to 3-year high of 0.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shinhokoku Material's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5542'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 0.9 Max: 2.98
Current: 0.91
During the past 13 years, Shinhokoku Material's highest PB Ratio was 2.98. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.90.
TSE:5542's PB Ratio is ranked better than 53.69% of 609
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs TSE:5542: 0.91
During the past 12 months, Shinhokoku Material's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shinhokoku Material was 30.90% per year. The lowest was -23.80% per year. And the median was 17.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) 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.
Shinhokoku Material PB Ratio Related Terms
Shinhokoku Material PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shinhokoku Material'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 Steel subindustry, Shinhokoku Material'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.
Shinhokoku Material PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shinhokoku Material's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shinhokoku Material'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.
Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) has a PB Ratio of 0.91 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 Shinhokoku Material and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Shinhokoku Material's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #282 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Shinhokoku Material's PB Ratio too high?
Shinhokoku Material's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 2.98. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Shinhokoku Material's value of 0.91 is 6.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #282 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shinhokoku Material has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinhokoku Material's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #282 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Shinhokoku Material in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Shinhokoku Material's value of 0.91 is 6.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Shinhokoku Material's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Shinhokoku Material 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.97, based on 609 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. Shinhokoku Material's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 6.2% 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 Shinhokoku Material and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shinhokoku Material's current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinhokoku Material stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円555.76, compared to a current price of 円801.00 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 6.2% below the Steel industry median of 0.97. Shinhokoku Material's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542), the current PB Ratio is 0.91 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 Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhokoku Material stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円801.00 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円555.76.
GuruFocus considers Shinhokoku Material to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5542:
PB Ratio: 0.91 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: 円555.76 vs. price of 円801.00 (44.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% below the Steel median (#282 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5542 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shinhokoku Material Corp is a Japan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of special alloy industrial castings and precision processed products. The company has two business segments, which include the Special alloy business and the Real estate rental business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the special alloy business segment, which produces parts for semiconductor and FPD manufacturing equipment, tools for manufacturing seamless steel pipes, electrical resistance materials, and special welding rods.
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