Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) PB Ratio: 0.97 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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TSE:5729 Nihon Seiko Co Ltd TSE:5729
77 GF Score
Price 円1,528.00
GF Value 円2,178.81
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nihon Seiko Co PB Ratio?

Nihon Seiko Co TSE:5729 -2.24% 77 PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates TSE:5729 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,178.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Nihon Seiko Co ranks better than 72.65% 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 (2026-07-16), Nihon Seiko Co's share price is 円1528.00. Nihon Seiko Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,575.74. Hence, Nihon Seiko Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.97.

Good Sign:

Nihon Seiko Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.97) is close to 1-year low of 0.9.

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

TSE:5729' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 0.88   Max: 3
Current: 0.96

During the past 13 years, Nihon Seiko Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.00. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.88.

TSE:5729's PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.65% of 1576 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs TSE:5729: 0.96

During the past 12 months, Nihon Seiko Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 29.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nihon Seiko Co was 17.80% per year. The lowest was 0.20% per year. And the median was 8.75% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Nihon Seiko Co  (TSE:5729) 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.


Nihon Seiko Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Nihon Seiko Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nihon Seiko 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.

Nihon Seiko Co PB Ratio Chart

Nihon Seiko 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 0.99 0.80 0.62 1.01 1.50

Nihon Seiko 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 0.71 1.01 2.17 1.50

TSE:5729 vs DOW: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nihon Seiko 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.


Nihon Seiko Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nihon Seiko Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Seiko Co's PB Ratio falls into.


TSE:5729
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Nihon Seiko 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.

Nihon Seiko Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=1528.00/1575.741
=0.97

* 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 0.97 mean?
Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) has a PB Ratio of 0.97 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nihon Seiko Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Nihon Seiko Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Seiko Co ranks #431 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Nihon Seiko Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nihon Seiko Co's current PB Ratio of 0.97 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 3.00. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Nihon Seiko Co's value of 0.97 is 42.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Seiko Co ranks #431 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Seiko Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Seiko Co's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nihon Seiko Co ranks #431 out of 1576 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Nihon Seiko Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Nihon Seiko Co's value of 0.97 is 42.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Seiko Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Nihon Seiko 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,576 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. Nihon Seiko Co's current PB Ratio of 0.97 is 42.9% 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 Nihon Seiko Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Seiko Co's current PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Seiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,178.81, compared to a current price of 円1,528.00 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 42.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Nihon Seiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729), the current PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 16, 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 Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seiko Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,528.00 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,178.81. GuruFocus considers Nihon Seiko Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5729:

  • PB Ratio: 0.97 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
  • GF Value™: 円2,178.81 vs. price of 円1,528.00 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.9% below the Chemicals median (#431 of 1576)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5729 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nihon Seiko Co Business Description

Address 3-2 Shimomiyabi-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 162-0822
Nihon Seiko Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of antimony products and metallic powder products in Japan. Its products include antimony trioxide, special treatment antimony trioxide, antimony metal sodium antimonite and antimony trisulfide.
77GF Score

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円1,528.00
Price
円2,178.81
GF Value