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Nippon Filcon CoTSE:5942 +0.15%65 PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates TSE:5942 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円549.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,980 Industrial Products companies, Nippon Filcon Co ranks better than 91.85% 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 (2026-08-16), Nippon Filcon Co's share price is 円651.00. Nippon Filcon Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円1,197.20. Hence, Nippon Filcon Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.54.
Warning Sign:
Nippon Filcon Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.54) is close to 5-year high of 0.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Filcon Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5942'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.52 Max: 0.98
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, Nippon Filcon Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.98. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.52.
TSE:5942's PB Ratio is ranked better than 91.85% of 2980
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.215
vs TSE:5942: 0.54
During the past 12 months, Nippon Filcon Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nippon Filcon Co was 15.90% per year. The lowest was -12.40% per year. And the median was 4.90% 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.
Nippon Filcon Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Filcon Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Filcon 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Nippon Filcon 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.
Nippon Filcon Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Filcon Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Filcon 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.
* 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 Filcon Co (TSE:5942) has a PB Ratio of 0.54 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nippon Filcon Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Nippon Filcon Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Filcon Co ranks #243 out of 2980 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Nippon Filcon Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Filcon Co's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is near median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.98. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.22. Nippon Filcon Co's value of 0.54 is 75.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Filcon Co ranks #243 out of 2980 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Filcon Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Filcon Co's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Filcon Co ranks #243 out of 2980 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nippon Filcon Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.22. Nippon Filcon Co's value of 0.54 is 75.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Filcon Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Nippon Filcon 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.22, based on 2,980 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 Filcon Co's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 75.6% 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 Filcon Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Filcon Co's current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Filcon Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Filcon Co (TSE:5942) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円549.32, compared to a current price of 円651.00 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 75.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.22. Nippon Filcon Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Nippon Filcon Co (TSE:5942), the current PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 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 Nippon Filcon Co (TSE:5942) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Filcon Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円651.00 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円549.32.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Filcon Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5942:
PB Ratio: 0.54 (near median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: 円549.32 vs. price of 円651.00 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% below the Industrial Products median (#243 of 2980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5942 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Filcon Co Ltd is a Japan-based company. Its business activities are divided into four divisions including industrial functional filter business, electronic components business, environment and water treatment-related business and real estate leasing business. The company manufactures and sales precision processed products by photo fabrication and various other manufacturing methods. Its environment and water treatment-related business designs and sales water treatment equipment, environmental preservation equipment and various related equipment. Real estate leasing business leases and manages lodging, sports and entertainment facilities.
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