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The historical rank and industry rank for Central Automotive Products's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8117'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.41 Max: 2.28
Current: 1.85
During the past 13 years, Central Automotive Products's highest PB Ratio was 2.28. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.41.
TSE:8117's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 62.21% of 1294
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.355
vs TSE:8117: 1.85
During the past 12 months, Central Automotive Products's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Central Automotive Products was 14.70% per year. The lowest was 7.90% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Central Automotive Products PB Ratio Related Terms
Central Automotive Products PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Automotive Products's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) has a PB Ratio of 1.85 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Automotive Products and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Central Automotive Products' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #805 out of 1294 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Central Automotive Products' PB Ratio too high?
Central Automotive Products' current PB Ratio of 1.85 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 2.28. The Vehicles & Parts industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Central Automotive Products' value of 1.85 is 36.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #805 out of 1294 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Automotive Products has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Automotive Products' PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #805 out of 1294 companies for PB Ratio. This places Central Automotive Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Central Automotive Products' value of 1.85 is 36.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Automotive Products' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Central Automotive Products has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.36, based on 1,294 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. Central Automotive Products's current PB Ratio of 1.85 is 36.5% above 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 Central Automotive Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Automotive Products's current PB Ratio is 1.85, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Automotive Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,987.83, compared to a current price of 円2,110.00 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.85, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 36.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.36. Central Automotive Products' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117), the current PB Ratio is 1.85 as of Jul. 21, 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,110.00 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,987.83.
GuruFocus considers Central Automotive Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8117:
PB Ratio: 1.85 (31% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: 円1,987.83 vs. price of 円2,110.00 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#805 of 1294)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Automotive Products Ltd is engaged in the business of developing automobile parts. The product line includes - Timing parts, piston rings, cylinder liners, engine bearing, transmission parts, suspension parts, steering parts, shock absorber, brake parts, clutch, cooling parts, air conditioning parts, filter, cable, and engine oil.
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