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The historical rank and industry rank for Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6853'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.7 Max: 1.33
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.33. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.70.
TSE:6853's PB Ratio is ranked better than 77.86% of 2421
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs TSE:6853: 1.06
During the past 12 months, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co was 10.20% per year. The lowest was 1.10% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co (TSE:6853) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kyowa Electronic Instruments 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.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's PB Ratio falls into.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments 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.
* 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.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co (TSE:6853) has a PB Ratio of 1.06 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co ranks #536 out of 2421 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's current PB Ratio of 1.06 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.33. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.29. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's value of 1.06 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co ranks #536 out of 2421 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co ranks #536 out of 2421 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.29. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's value of 1.06 is 53.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Kyowa Electronic Instruments 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 2.29, based on 2,421 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. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's current PB Ratio of 1.06 is 53.7% 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 Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's current PB Ratio is 1.06, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co (TSE:6853) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円497.00, compared to a current price of 円773.00 — trading 55.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.06, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 53.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.29. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co (TSE:6853), the current PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co (TSE:6853) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円773.00 is trading 55.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円497.00.
GuruFocus considers Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6853:
PB Ratio: 1.06 (51% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: 円497.00 vs. price of 円773.00 (55.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% below the Hardware median (#536 of 2421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6853 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co Business Description
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of stress measurement devices in experimental research fields of government offices, corporations, and universities. It is also involved in the manufacturing and distribution of various measurement devices for civil engineering and construction. In addition to product and system development, design and fabrication, the company also offers a comprehensive services from proposals for measurement technology tailored to specific issues to technical support and maintenance. It mainly serves the government and municipal offices, national, public, and private universities, construction industry, textile/ chemical industry, petroleum industry, and rubber industry.
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