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Green Earth Institute CoTSE:9212 +2.49%57 PB Ratio is 1.95 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:9212 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円535.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Green Earth Institute Co ranks worse than 55.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Green Earth Institute Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9212'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 2.87 Max: 23.25
Current: 1.95
During the past 7 years, Green Earth Institute Co's highest PB Ratio was 23.25. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 2.87.
TSE:9212's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 55.17% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs TSE:9212: 1.95
During the past 12 months, Green Earth Institute Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 37.10% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Green Earth Institute Co was 79.60% per year. The lowest was -2.30% per year. And the median was 47.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) 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.
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Green Earth Institute 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.
Green Earth Institute Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Earth Institute Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Green Earth Institute 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.
* 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.
Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) has a PB Ratio of 1.95 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 Green Earth Institute Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, Green Earth Institute Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 23.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Earth Institute Co ranks #869 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Green Earth Institute Co's PB Ratio too high?
Green Earth Institute Co's current PB Ratio of 1.95 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 23.25. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Green Earth Institute Co's value of 1.95 is 15.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Earth Institute Co ranks #869 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Green Earth Institute Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Earth Institute Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Earth Institute Co ranks #869 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Green Earth Institute Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Green Earth Institute Co's value of 1.95 is 15.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Green Earth Institute Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 23.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Green Earth Institute Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.69, based on 1,575 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. Green Earth Institute Co's current PB Ratio of 1.95 is 15.4% 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 Green Earth Institute Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Earth Institute Co's current PB Ratio is 1.95, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Earth Institute Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円535.48, compared to a current price of 円329.00 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.95, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 15.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. Green Earth Institute Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212), the current PB Ratio is 1.95 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 Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Earth Institute Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円329.00 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円535.48.
GuruFocus considers Green Earth Institute Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9212:
PB Ratio: 1.95 (32% below median its 10-year median of 2.87)
GF Value™: 円535.48 vs. price of 円329.00 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.4% above the Chemicals median (#869 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9212 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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