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Sonocom CoTSE:7902 -2.63%79 PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:7902 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,032.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,421 Hardware companies, Sonocom Co ranks better than 94.09% 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 (2026-07-13), Sonocom Co's share price is 円1110.00. Sonocom Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,568.53. Hence, Sonocom Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonocom Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7902'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.72
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, Sonocom Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.72. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.36.
TSE:7902's PB Ratio is ranked better than 94.09% of 2421
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs TSE:7902: 0.43
During the past 12 months, Sonocom Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sonocom Co was 5.40% per year. The lowest was -0.70% per year. And the median was 2.55% 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.
Sonocom Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Sonocom Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonocom 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Sonocom 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.
Sonocom Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sonocom Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonocom 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.
Sonocom 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.
Sonocom Co (TSE:7902) has a PB Ratio of 0.43 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sonocom Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Sonocom Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonocom Co ranks #143 out of 2421 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Sonocom Co's PB Ratio too high?
Sonocom Co's current PB Ratio of 0.43 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.72. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Sonocom Co's value of 0.43 is 81.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonocom Co ranks #143 out of 2421 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sonocom Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonocom Co's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sonocom Co ranks #143 out of 2421 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sonocom Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Sonocom Co's value of 0.43 is 81.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sonocom Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Sonocom 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 2.31, 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. Sonocom Co's current PB Ratio of 0.43 is 81.4% 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 Sonocom Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonocom Co's current PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonocom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonocom Co (TSE:7902) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,032.38, compared to a current price of 円1,110.00 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 81.4% below the Hardware industry median of 2.31. Sonocom Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Sonocom Co (TSE:7902), the current PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 13, 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 Sonocom Co (TSE:7902) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonocom Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,110.00 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,032.38.
GuruFocus considers Sonocom Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7902:
PB Ratio: 0.43 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: 円1,032.38 vs. price of 円1,110.00 (7.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.4% below the Hardware median (#143 of 2421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7902 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonocom Co Ltd manufactures and sells materials and equipment for screen printing for the electronics industry. Its products include screen masks, metal masks, and photomasks, as well as screen printing equipment which include touch panel, solar panel, electronic parts.
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