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JMACS Japan CoTSE:5817 +17.54%61 PB Ratio is 1.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:5817 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円518.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, JMACS Japan Co ranks better than 82.51% 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 (2026-07-15), JMACS Japan Co's share price is 円1005.00. JMACS Japan Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,004.87. Hence, JMACS Japan Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for JMACS Japan Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5817'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.51 Max: 1.88
Current: 1
During the past 13 years, JMACS Japan Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.88. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.51.
TSE:5817's PB Ratio is ranked better than 82.51% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs TSE:5817: 1.00
During the past 12 months, JMACS Japan Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of JMACS Japan Co was 4.50% per year. The lowest was -5.70% per year. And the median was -0.50% 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.
JMACS Japan Co PB Ratio Related Terms
JMACS Japan Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JMACS Japan 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, JMACS Japan 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.
JMACS Japan Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, JMACS Japan Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JMACS Japan 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.
JMACS Japan 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.
JMACS Japan Co (TSE:5817) has a PB Ratio of 1.00 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 JMACS Japan Co and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, JMACS Japan Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, JMACS Japan Co ranks #423 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is JMACS Japan Co's PB Ratio too high?
JMACS Japan Co's current PB Ratio of 1.00 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.88. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. JMACS Japan Co's value of 1.00 is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JMACS Japan Co ranks #423 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JMACS Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JMACS Japan Co's PB Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, JMACS Japan Co ranks #423 out of 2419 companies for PB Ratio. This places JMACS Japan Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. JMACS Japan Co's value of 1.00 is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, JMACS Japan Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 2.27, JMACS Japan 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,419 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. JMACS Japan Co's current PB Ratio of 1.00 is 55.9% 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 JMACS Japan Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JMACS Japan Co's current PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JMACS Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JMACS Japan Co (TSE:5817) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円518.08, compared to a current price of 円1,005.00 — trading 94% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 55.9% below the Hardware industry median of 2.27. JMACS Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 JMACS Japan Co (TSE:5817), the current PB Ratio is 1.00 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 JMACS Japan Co (TSE:5817) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JMACS Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,005.00 is trading 94% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円518.08.
GuruFocus considers JMACS Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5817:
PB Ratio: 1.00 (96% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: 円518.08 vs. price of 円1,005.00 (94% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% below the Hardware median (#423 of 2419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5817 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JMACS Japan Co is engaged in the manufacture and sales of industrial products, entrusted development of automation and labor-saving systems, instrumentation cable, control cable, communication cable, optical fiber cable, and other low-current electric wires.
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