Yokogawa ElectricYOKEY -0.21%88 PB Ratio is 2.72 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates YOKEY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.22 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,981 Industrial Products companies, Yokogawa Electric ranks worse than 57.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yokogawa Electric's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
YOKEY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 1.86 Max: 3.15
Current: 2.73
During the past 13 years, Yokogawa Electric's highest PB Ratio was 3.15. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.86.
YOKEY's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.4% of 2981
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs YOKEY: 2.73
During the past 12 months, Yokogawa Electric's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Yokogawa Electric was 19.40% per year. The lowest was -12.50% per year. And the median was 5.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Yokogawa Electric (OTCPK:YOKEY) 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.
Yokogawa Electric PB Ratio Related Terms
Yokogawa Electric PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yokogawa Electric'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Yokogawa Electric'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.
Yokogawa Electric PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Yokogawa Electric's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yokogawa Electric'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.
Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY) has a PB Ratio of 2.72 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Yokogawa Electric and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Yokogawa Electric's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Yokogawa Electric ranks #1711 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Yokogawa Electric's PB Ratio too high?
Yokogawa Electric's current PB Ratio of 2.72 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 3.15. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.33. Yokogawa Electric's value of 2.72 is 16.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yokogawa Electric ranks #1711 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yokogawa Electric has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yokogawa Electric's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Yokogawa Electric ranks #1711 out of 2981 companies for PB Ratio. This places Yokogawa Electric in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.33. Yokogawa Electric's value of 2.72 is 16.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Yokogawa Electric's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 3.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Yokogawa Electric 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.33, based on 2,981 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. Yokogawa Electric's current PB Ratio of 2.72 is 16.7% 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 Yokogawa Electric and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yokogawa Electric's current PB Ratio is 2.72, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yokogawa Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.22, compared to a current price of $69.90 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.72, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 16.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.33. Yokogawa Electric's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY), the current PB Ratio is 2.72 as of Jul. 03, 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 Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yokogawa Electric stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $69.90 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.22.
GuruFocus considers Yokogawa Electric to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YOKEY:
PB Ratio: 2.72 (46% above median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: $54.22 vs. price of $69.90 (28.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1711 of 2981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YOKEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation is a Japanese electrical engineering and software company. The company operates through three segments: Control, Measuring Instruments, and New Business etc. The Control segment offers sensors, analyzers, production control systems, software, and related services. The Measuring Instruments segment provides waveform, optical communication, signal, and various measuring devices. The New Business, etc. segment focuses on IoT- and AI-based services as well as biomass material operations. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Control segment.
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