Hatsuho Shouji CoTSE:7425 +1.14%79 PB Ratio is 0.81 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates TSE:7425 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円872.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Steel companies, Hatsuho Shouji Co ranks better than 56.98% 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 (2026-07-12), Hatsuho Shouji Co's share price is 円1242.00. Hatsuho Shouji Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,529.78. Hence, Hatsuho Shouji Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.81.
Warning Sign:
Hatsuho Shouji Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.81) is close to 10-year high of 0.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hatsuho Shouji Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7425'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, Hatsuho Shouji Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.88. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.49.
TSE:7425's PB Ratio is ranked better than 56.98% of 609
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs TSE:7425: 0.81
During the past 12 months, Hatsuho Shouji Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hatsuho Shouji Co was 10.20% per year. The lowest was -0.90% 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.
Hatsuho Shouji Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Hatsuho Shouji Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hatsuho Shouji 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 Steel subindustry, Hatsuho Shouji 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.
Hatsuho Shouji Co PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hatsuho Shouji Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hatsuho Shouji 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.
Hatsuho Shouji Co (TSE:7425) has a PB Ratio of 0.81 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hatsuho Shouji Co and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Hatsuho Shouji Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Hatsuho Shouji Co ranks #262 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Hatsuho Shouji Co's PB Ratio too high?
Hatsuho Shouji Co's current PB Ratio of 0.81 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.88. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Hatsuho Shouji Co's value of 0.81 is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hatsuho Shouji Co ranks #262 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hatsuho Shouji 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 Hatsuho Shouji Co's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hatsuho Shouji Co ranks #262 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Hatsuho Shouji Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Hatsuho Shouji Co's value of 0.81 is 15.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hatsuho Shouji Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Hatsuho Shouji 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.96, based on 609 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. Hatsuho Shouji Co's current PB Ratio of 0.81 is 15.6% 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 Hatsuho Shouji Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hatsuho Shouji Co's current PB Ratio is 0.81, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hatsuho Shouji Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatsuho Shouji Co (TSE:7425) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円872.77, compared to a current price of 円1,242.00 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.81, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 15.6% below the Steel industry median of 0.96. Hatsuho Shouji Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Hatsuho Shouji Co (TSE:7425), the current PB Ratio is 0.81 as of Jul. 12, 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 Hatsuho Shouji Co (TSE:7425) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatsuho Shouji Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,242.00 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円872.77.
GuruFocus considers Hatsuho Shouji Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7425:
PB Ratio: 0.81 (65% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: 円872.77 vs. price of 円1,242.00 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% below the Steel median (#262 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hatsuho Shouji Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the sale of secondary steel products and non-ferrous metals. Its products include light-weight steel frames, wire mesh for concrete, sheet rock, car ports, and other construction materials.
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