ARSWF (Arisawa Mfg Co) GF Value Rank: 5 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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ARSWF Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd ARSWF
82 GF Score
Price $3.15
GF Value $2.22
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Arisawa Mfg Co GF Value Rank?

Arisawa Mfg Co ARSWF 82 GF Value Rank is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates ARSWF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.22. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Arisawa Mfg Co has the GF Value Rank of 5.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Arisawa Mfg Co GF Value Rank Related Terms

ARSWF vs APH, GLW: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Arisawa Mfg Co's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Arisawa Mfg Co GF Value Rank vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arisawa Mfg Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arisawa Mfg Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 5 mean?
Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) has a GF Value Rank of 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Arisawa Mfg Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Arisawa Mfg Co's current GF Value Rank of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Arisawa Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arisawa Mfg Co's GF Value Rank compare to APH and GLW?
Arisawa Mfg Co's GF Value Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Arisawa Mfg Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Hardware company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. Arisawa Mfg Co's current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) has a current GF Value Rank of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.22, compared to a current price of $3.15 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Arisawa Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF), the current GF Value Rank is 5 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arisawa Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.15 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.22.

Key valuation signals for ARSWF:

  • GF Value Rank: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.22 vs. price of $3.15 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ARSWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Arisawa Mfg Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5208:Japan
Address 1-5-5 Minamihon town City, Niigata Prefecture, Joetsu, JPN, 943-8610
Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd is a Japanese based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of electronic materials of electronic materials. The company provides electronic materials used in personal computers and cellular phones; and optoelectronic materials such as Fresnel lenses for projection TV; electrical insulating materials; and structural materials. It also offers display materials comprising anti-reflection films, 3D display filters, special optical films, 3D display equipment, polarizing plates, hard-coating films, and projection screens.
82GF Score

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