Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) Book Value per Share: €212.69 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:DJ1 Daily Journal Corp FRA:DJ1
72 GF Score
Price €454.00
GF Value €416.39
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Daily Journal Book Value per Share?

Daily Journal FRA:DJ1 -0.44% 72 Book Value per Share is €212.69 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DJ1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €416.39. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Daily Journal's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €212.69.

During the past 12 months, Daily Journal's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 29.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Daily Journal was 50.10% per year. The lowest was -36.90% per year. And the median was 18.20% per year.

Daily Journal's current price is €454.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €212.69. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Daily Journal is 2.13.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Daily Journal was 4.11. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 2.04.

Warning Sign:

Daily Journal Corp stock PB Ratio (=2.45) is close to 1-year high of 2.45.


Daily Journal  (FRA:DJ1) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Daily Journal Book Value per Share Related Terms


Daily Journal Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daily Journal's Book Value per Share 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.

Daily Journal Book Value per Share Chart

Daily Journal Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Book Value per Share
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Daily Journal Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 219.67 241.96 237.43 218.77 212.69

FRA:DJ1 vs MITK, RDVT, GTM: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Daily Journal'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.


Daily Journal PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Daily Journal's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daily Journal's PB Ratio falls into.


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Daily Journal Book Value per Share Calculation

Daily Journal's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(333.18-0.00)/1.38
=241.96

Daily Journal's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(293.08-0.00)/1.38
=212.69

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of €212.69 mean?
Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) has a Book Value per Share of €212.69 as of Jun. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Daily Journal and its competitors.
Is Daily Journal's Book Value per Share too high?
Daily Journal's current Book Value per Share is €212.69. Overall, Daily Journal has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daily Journal's Book Value per Share compare to MITK and RDVT?
Daily Journal's Book Value per Share of €212.69 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Software company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Software industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Daily Journal and its competitors. Daily Journal's current Book Value per Share is €212.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daily Journal stock overvalued right now?
Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) has a current Book Value per Share of €212.69. The stock's GF Value™ is €416.39, compared to a current price of €454.00 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €212.69. Daily Journal's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1), the current Book Value per Share is €212.69 as of Jun. 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 Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Journal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €454.00 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €416.39.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DJ1:

  • Book Value per Share: €212.69
  • GF Value™: €416.39 vs. price of €454.00 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daily Journal Business Description

Other Exchanges DJCO:USA
Address 915 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90012
Daily Journal Corp publishes newspapers and websites covering California and Arizona and produces several specialized information services. The company operates in two segments: Traditional business and Journal Technologies which includes Journal Technologies, Inc. and Journal Technologies (Canada) Inc. It also serves as a newspaper representative specializing in public notice advertising. The majority of revenue is generated from the Traditional segment.
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€454.00
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€416.39
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