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Taewoong CoXKRX:044490 -3.56%66 PB Ratio is 1.15 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates XKRX:044490 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩15,762.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,983 Industrial Products companies, Taewoong Co ranks better than 75.19% 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 (2026-08-17), Taewoong Co's share price is ₩35200.00. Taewoong Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩30,668.81. Hence, Taewoong Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taewoong Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:044490'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.54 Max: 1.88
Current: 1.15
During the past 13 years, Taewoong Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.88. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.54.
XKRX:044490's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.19% of 2983
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.23
vs XKRX:044490: 1.15
During the past 12 months, Taewoong Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Taewoong Co was 37.70% per year. The lowest was -9.40% per year. And the median was 4.70% 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.
Taewoong Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Taewoong Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taewoong 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 Metal Fabrication subindustry, Taewoong 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.
Taewoong Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Taewoong Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taewoong 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.
Taewoong 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.
Taewoong Co (XKRX:044490) has a PB Ratio of 1.15 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Taewoong Co and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Taewoong Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Taewoong Co ranks #740 out of 2983 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Taewoong Co's PB Ratio too high?
Taewoong Co's current PB Ratio of 1.15 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.88. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.23. Taewoong Co's value of 1.15 is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taewoong Co ranks #740 out of 2983 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taewoong Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taewoong Co's PB Ratio compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Taewoong Co ranks #740 out of 2983 companies for PB Ratio. This places Taewoong Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.23. Taewoong Co's value of 1.15 is 48.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Taewoong Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 2.23, Taewoong 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.23, based on 2,983 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. Taewoong Co's current PB Ratio of 1.15 is 48.4% 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 Taewoong Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taewoong Co's current PB Ratio is 1.15, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taewoong Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taewoong Co (XKRX:044490) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩15,762.92, compared to a current price of ₩35,200.00 — trading 123.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.15, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 48.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.23. Taewoong Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Taewoong Co (XKRX:044490), the current PB Ratio is 1.15 as of Aug. 17, 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 Taewoong Co (XKRX:044490) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taewoong Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩35,200.00 is trading 123.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩15,762.92.
GuruFocus considers Taewoong Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:044490:
PB Ratio: 1.15 (113% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: ₩15,762.92 vs. price of ₩35,200.00 (123.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.4% below the Industrial Products median (#740 of 2983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:044490 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taewoong Co Ltd is a steel manufacturer in Korea. It is engaged in the manufacturing of forged metal products. The company specializes in the production of large forged parts and rolled rings for projects in the wind energy, chemical and petrochemical, shipbuilding and marine engine and power plant industries. It focuses on providing high-quality forgings of a variety of weight range in all carbon steel, low alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloy. The company makes all forged products available in the form of forged-only, heat-treated, semi-machined and finish machining.
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