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Nippon Chuzo K.K.TSE:5609 -1.35%62 PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:5609 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円722.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Steel companies, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks better than 82.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5609'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.4 Max: 1.01
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s highest PB Ratio was 1.01. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.40.
TSE:5609's PB Ratio is ranked better than 82.27% of 609
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs TSE:5609: 0.39
During the past 12 months, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nippon Chuzo K.K. was 5.50% per year. The lowest was -2.50% per year. And the median was 1.65% per year.
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Nippon Chuzo K.K. PB Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Chuzo K.K. PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K. PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) has a PB Ratio of 0.39 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nippon Chuzo K.K. and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #108 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current PB Ratio of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 1.01. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 0.39 is 59.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #108 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Chuzo K.K. has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #108 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nippon Chuzo K.K. in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 0.39 is 59.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Nippon Chuzo K.K. 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. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current PB Ratio of 0.39 is 59.8% 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 Chuzo K.K. 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. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current PB Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円722.51, compared to a current price of 円950.00 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 59.8% below the Steel industry median of 0.97. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609), the current PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 13, 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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円950.00 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円722.51.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Chuzo K.K. to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5609:
PB Ratio: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: 円722.51 vs. price of 円950.00 (31.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.8% below the Steel median (#108 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Chuzo K.K. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of forged products. It operates in three business divisions, including the Material product division that is engaged in the manufacturing of castings and fabricated materials, particularly for casting machinery. The Engineering division designs and manufactures bridge support and expansion device. And the Construction materials division manages fixed column foot construction.
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