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Kobelco Wire CoTSE:5660 +4.55%65 PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:5660 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,264.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Steel companies, Kobelco Wire Co ranks better than 81.94% 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), Kobelco Wire Co's share price is 円1791.00. Kobelco Wire Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,295.09. Hence, Kobelco Wire Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.42.
Warning Sign:
Kobelco Wire Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.4) is close to 5-year high of 0.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobelco Wire Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5660'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, Kobelco Wire Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.80. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.32.
TSE:5660's PB Ratio is ranked better than 81.94% of 609
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs TSE:5660: 0.42
During the past 12 months, Kobelco Wire Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kobelco Wire Co was 5.40% per year. The lowest was -0.50% per year. And the median was 2.55% 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.
Kobelco Wire Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kobelco Wire Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobelco Wire 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 Steel subindustry, Kobelco Wire 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.
Kobelco Wire Co PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobelco Wire Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobelco Wire 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.
Kobelco Wire Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) has a PB Ratio of 0.42 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 Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Kobelco Wire Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #110 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Kobelco Wire Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kobelco Wire Co's current PB Ratio of 0.42 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.80. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 0.42 is 56.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #110 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobelco Wire Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobelco Wire Co's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #110 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kobelco Wire Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 0.42 is 56.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kobelco Wire Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Kobelco Wire 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.96, 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current PB Ratio of 0.42 is 56.3% 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 Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobelco Wire Co's current PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobelco Wire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.92, compared to a current price of 円1,791.00 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 56.3% below the Steel industry median of 0.96. Kobelco Wire Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660), the current PB Ratio is 0.42 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,791.00 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.92.
GuruFocus considers Kobelco Wire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5660:
PB Ratio: 0.42 (31% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: 円1,264.92 vs. price of 円1,791.00 (41.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% below the Steel median (#110 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobelco Wire Co Ltd formerly Shinko Wire Co Ltd is a comprehensive manufacturer of steel wire products. The company is organized in three business segments - Steel Wire, Wire Rope, and Engineering business. Its Steel Wire business is engaged in the production and sale of PC steel wire, unbonded and afterbond PC steel wire, stainless steel wire, oil tempered wire, and nickel plated steel wire. The Wire rope business manufactures general rope, special rope, stainless steel rope, and wire rope processed item. The Engineering business is involved in the manufacturing and selling of steel wire processing products, plant engineering, and falling bridge prevention cable.
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