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Harima-Kyowa CoTSE:7444 +0.80%71 PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:7444 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,884.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,076 Retail - Cyclical companies, Harima-Kyowa Co ranks better than 89.78% 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 (2026-07-14), Harima-Kyowa Co's share price is 円2011.00. Harima-Kyowa Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,871.92. Hence, Harima-Kyowa Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.41.
Good Sign:
Harima-Kyowa Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.41) is close to 10-year low of 0.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harima-Kyowa Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7444'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.47 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, Harima-Kyowa Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.09. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.47.
TSE:7444's PB Ratio is ranked better than 89.78% of 1076
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.465
vs TSE:7444: 0.41
During the past 12 months, Harima-Kyowa Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Harima-Kyowa Co was 9.30% per year. The lowest was 5.60% per year. And the median was 6.95% 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.
Harima-Kyowa Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Harima-Kyowa Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Harima-Kyowa 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 Department Stores subindustry, Harima-Kyowa 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.
Harima-Kyowa Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Harima-Kyowa Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harima-Kyowa 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.
Harima-Kyowa 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.
Harima-Kyowa Co (TSE:7444) has a PB Ratio of 0.41 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 Harima-Kyowa Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Harima-Kyowa Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Harima-Kyowa Co ranks #110 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Harima-Kyowa Co's PB Ratio too high?
Harima-Kyowa Co's current PB Ratio of 0.41 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.09. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Harima-Kyowa Co's value of 0.41 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harima-Kyowa Co ranks #110 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Harima-Kyowa Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harima-Kyowa Co's PB Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Harima-Kyowa Co ranks #110 out of 1076 companies for PB Ratio. This places Harima-Kyowa Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Harima-Kyowa Co's value of 0.41 is 72% below this benchmark. Historically, Harima-Kyowa Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Harima-Kyowa 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.47, based on 1,076 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. Harima-Kyowa Co's current PB Ratio of 0.41 is 72% 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 Harima-Kyowa Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harima-Kyowa Co's current PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harima-Kyowa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harima-Kyowa Co (TSE:7444) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,884.37, compared to a current price of 円2,011.00 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 72% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.47. Harima-Kyowa Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Harima-Kyowa Co (TSE:7444), the current PB Ratio is 0.41 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 Harima-Kyowa Co (TSE:7444) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harima-Kyowa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,011.00 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,884.37.
GuruFocus considers Harima-Kyowa Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7444:
PB Ratio: 0.41 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: 円1,884.37 vs. price of 円2,011.00 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#110 of 1076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7444 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harima-Kyowa Co Ltd is an early stage firm, that provides an information system specialized in wholesale and store management. It offers wholesale detergent-related products, cosmetics, toiletries, household products, and sanitary goods. The Company operates a leasing business as well.
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