Nippon Signal CoTSE:6741 -0.38%90 PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:6741 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,288.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,979 Industrial Products companies, Nippon Signal Co ranks better than 82.38% 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 (2026-07-09), Nippon Signal Co's share price is 円1579.00. Nippon Signal Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,833.13. Hence, Nippon Signal Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Signal Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6741'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, Nippon Signal Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.76.
TSE:6741's PB Ratio is ranked better than 82.38% of 2979
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.23
vs TSE:6741: 0.86
During the past 12 months, Nippon Signal Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nippon Signal Co was 9.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 4.60% 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.
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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 Signal Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Signal Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Signal 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Nippon Signal 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 Signal Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Signal Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Signal 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 Signal Co (TSE:6741) has a PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nippon Signal Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Nippon Signal Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #525 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Nippon Signal Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Signal Co's current PB Ratio of 0.86 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.16. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.23. Nippon Signal Co's value of 0.86 is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #525 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Signal Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Signal Co's PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #525 out of 2979 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nippon Signal Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.23. Nippon Signal Co's value of 0.86 is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Signal Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 2.23, Nippon Signal 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 2.23, 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. Nippon Signal Co's current PB Ratio of 0.86 is 61.4% 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 Signal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Signal Co's current PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Signal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Signal Co (TSE:6741) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,288.11, compared to a current price of 円1,579.00 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 61.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.23. Nippon Signal Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Signal Co (TSE:6741), the current PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 09, 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 Signal Co (TSE:6741) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Signal Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,579.00 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,288.11.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Signal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6741:
PB Ratio: 0.86 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: 円1,288.11 vs. price of 円1,579.00 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.4% below the Industrial Products median (#525 of 2979)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6741 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Signal Co Ltd is a Japanese technology company. Its products and services fall into the following categories: railway signal systems, traffic information systems, automatic fare collection, or AFR, systems, and parking information systems. The railway signal systems division provides automatic train supervision systems, relay interlocking equipment, level-crossing systems, and LED information boards. The traffic information systems division offers universal traffic management systems, local controllers, and LED traffic signal lights. The AFR system division offers comprehensive network systems to automate station operations. The parking information systems division offers car parking systems and bicycle lock systems.
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