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MeiwaTSE:8103 -1.10%76 PB Ratio is 0.87 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates TSE:8103 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円755.49 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Meiwa ranks better than 58.97% 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), Meiwa's share price is 円900.00. Meiwa's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,038.14. Hence, Meiwa's PB Ratio of today is 0.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meiwa's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8103'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.7 Max: 1.45
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, Meiwa's highest PB Ratio was 1.45. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.70.
TSE:8103's PB Ratio is ranked better than 58.97% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.1
vs TSE:8103: 0.87
During the past 12 months, Meiwa's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Meiwa was 16.10% per year. The lowest was 1.40% per year. And the median was 7.75% 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.
Meiwa PB Ratio Related Terms
Meiwa PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiwa'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Meiwa'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.
Meiwa PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Meiwa's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiwa'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.
Meiwa'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.
Meiwa (TSE:8103) has a PB Ratio of 0.87 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 Meiwa and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Meiwa's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #64 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Meiwa's PB Ratio too high?
Meiwa's current PB Ratio of 0.87 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.45. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.10. Meiwa's value of 0.87 is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #64 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiwa has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiwa's PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #64 out of 156 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Meiwa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.10. Meiwa's value of 0.87 is 20.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiwa's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Meiwa 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.10, based on 156 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. Meiwa's current PB Ratio of 0.87 is 20.9% 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 Meiwa and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiwa's current PB Ratio is 0.87, which is 24% 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 Meiwa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa (TSE:8103) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円755.49, compared to a current price of 円900.00 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.87, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 20.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.10. Meiwa's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103), the current PB Ratio is 0.87 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円900.00 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円755.49.
GuruFocus considers Meiwa to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8103:
PB Ratio: 0.87 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: 円755.49 vs. price of 円900.00 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#64 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8103 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiwa Corp is a Japan-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: First Business, Second Business, Third Business, Battery and Automotive Business Division, and Others. Maximum revenue for the group is generated from the Third Business segment, which offers film products, papermaking chemicals, adhesives, synthetic resin raw materials, synthetic resin products, and inorganic chemicals. The First Business is engaged in trading earths and rare metals, flame retardants, heat insulation, waterproofing, and interior materials. Second Business represents its petroleum products business, covering lubricants to base oil, and additives, and the Battery and Automotive division invests in battery materials and offers automotive parts.
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