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Union Tool CoTSE:6278 -8.63%79 PB Ratio is 3.64 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 231% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:6278 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円7,760.89 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,979 Industrial Products companies, Union Tool Co ranks worse than 71.87% 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 (2026-07-21), Union Tool Co's share price is 円17250.00. Union Tool Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円4,733.82. Hence, Union Tool Co's PB Ratio of today is 3.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Union Tool Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6278'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 1.1 Max: 5.46
Current: 3.64
During the past 13 years, Union Tool Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.46. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.10.
TSE:6278's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 71.87% of 2979
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs TSE:6278: 3.64
During the past 12 months, Union Tool Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Union Tool Co was 9.60% per year. The lowest was -1.10% per year. And the median was 4.40% 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.
Union Tool Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Union Tool Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Union Tool 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 Tools & Accessories subindustry, Union Tool 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.
Union Tool Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Union Tool Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Tool 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.
Union Tool 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.
Union Tool Co (TSE:6278) has a PB Ratio of 3.64 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Union Tool Co and its competitors. This is 231% above median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, Union Tool Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 5.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Tool Co ranks #2141 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Union Tool Co's PB Ratio too high?
Union Tool Co's current PB Ratio of 3.64 is 231% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 5.46. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.10. Union Tool Co's value of 3.64 is 73.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Tool Co ranks #2141 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Union Tool Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Tool Co's PB Ratio compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Union Tool Co ranks #2141 out of 2979 companies for PB Ratio. This places Union Tool Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.10. Union Tool Co's value of 3.64 is 73.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Union Tool Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 5.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Union Tool Co has consistently been above 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 2.10, based on 2,979 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. Union Tool Co's current PB Ratio of 3.64 is 73.3% above 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 Union Tool Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Tool Co's current PB Ratio is 3.64, which is 231% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Tool Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Tool Co (TSE:6278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円7,760.89, compared to a current price of 円17,250.00 — trading 122.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.64, which is 231% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 73.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.10. Union Tool Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 Union Tool Co (TSE:6278), the current PB Ratio is 3.64 as of Jul. 21, 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 Union Tool Co (TSE:6278) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Tool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円17,250.00 is trading 122.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円7,760.89.
GuruFocus considers Union Tool Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6278:
PB Ratio: 3.64 (231% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: 円7,760.89 vs. price of 円17,250.00 (122.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% above the Industrial Products median (#2141 of 2979)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Tool Co is a designer and manufacturer of industrial cutting tools to a broad sector of the global industry. The company's key product includes carbide drill used in the manufacture of Printed Circuit Boards, found in all modern electronics. It also manufactures precision machinery including linear motion guides, diesinking end-mills, and digital measuring equipment for industrial use. The company has operations in Japan, Asia, North America and Europe.
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