NIHON ISK CoTSE:7986 -0.27%82 PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:7986 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,682.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 Steel companies, NIHON ISK Co ranks better than 68.09% 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 (2026-07-09), NIHON ISK Co's share price is 円1881.00. NIHON ISK Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円3,091.44. Hence, NIHON ISK Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for NIHON ISK Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7986'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 0.62 Max: 1.99
Current: 0.61
During the past 13 years, NIHON ISK Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.99. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.62.
TSE:7986's PB Ratio is ranked better than 68.09% of 608
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.945
vs TSE:7986: 0.61
During the past 12 months, NIHON ISK Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of NIHON ISK Co was 11.70% per year. The lowest was 5.90% per year. And the median was 8.35% 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.
NIHON ISK Co PB Ratio Related Terms
NIHON ISK Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIHON ISK 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, NIHON ISK 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.
NIHON ISK Co PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NIHON ISK Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIHON ISK 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.
NIHON ISK 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.
NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986) has a PB Ratio of 0.61 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 NIHON ISK Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, NIHON ISK Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, NIHON ISK Co ranks #194 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is NIHON ISK Co's PB Ratio too high?
NIHON ISK Co's current PB Ratio of 0.61 is near median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.99. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. NIHON ISK Co's value of 0.61 is 35.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIHON ISK Co ranks #194 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NIHON ISK Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIHON ISK Co's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NIHON ISK Co ranks #194 out of 608 companies for PB Ratio. This puts NIHON ISK Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. NIHON ISK Co's value of 0.61 is 35.4% below this benchmark. Historically, NIHON ISK Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.95, NIHON ISK 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 0.95, based on 608 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. NIHON ISK Co's current PB Ratio of 0.61 is 35.4% 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 NIHON ISK Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIHON ISK Co's current PB Ratio is 0.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIHON ISK Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,682.94, compared to a current price of 円1,881.00 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 35.4% below the Steel industry median of 0.95. NIHON ISK Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986), the current PB Ratio is 0.61 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 NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIHON ISK Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,881.00 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,682.94.
GuruFocus considers NIHON ISK Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7986:
PB Ratio: 0.61 (near median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: 円1,682.94 vs. price of 円1,881.00 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.4% below the Steel median (#194 of 608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7986 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIHON ISK Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of commercial and household fireproof safe, producing and sale of dental and medical equipment, and steel furniture.
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