Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Book Value per Share: 円98.40 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:2181 Persol Holdings Co Ltd TSE:2181
86 GF Score
Price 円259.90
GF Value 円296.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Persol Holdings Co Book Value per Share?

Persol Holdings Co TSE:2181 +0.81% 86 Book Value per Share is 円98.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2181 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円296.44 (Modestly Undervalued).

Persol Holdings Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円98.40.

During the past 12 months, Persol Holdings Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% 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 Persol Holdings Co was 19.60% per year. The lowest was 2.50% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.

Persol Holdings Co's current price is 円259.90. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円98.40. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Persol Holdings Co is 2.64.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Persol Holdings Co was 5.02. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 3.19.


Persol Holdings Co  (TSE:2181) 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.


Persol Holdings Co Book Value per Share Related Terms


Persol Holdings Co Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Persol Holdings Co'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.

Persol Holdings Co Book Value per Share Chart

Persol Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Book Value per Share
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Persol Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:2181 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol Holdings 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.


Persol Holdings Co PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Persol Holdings Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Persol Holdings Co's PB Ratio falls into.


TSE:2181
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Persol Holdings Co Book Value per Share Calculation

Persol Holdings Co's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(219,499-0)/2,231
=98.40

Persol Holdings Co's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(219,499-0)/2,231
=98.40

* 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 円98.40 mean?
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a Book Value per Share of 円98.40 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Persol Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is Persol Holdings Co's Book Value per Share too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current Book Value per Share is 円98.40. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's Book Value per Share compare to KFY and RHI?
Persol Holdings Co's Book Value per Share of 円98.40 can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Business Services 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. Persol Holdings Co's current Book Value per Share is 円98.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円296.44, compared to a current price of 円259.90 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is 円98.40. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current Book Value per Share is 円98.40 as of Mar. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円259.90 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円296.44. GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:

  • Book Value per Share: 円98.40
  • GF Value™: 円296.44 vs. price of 円259.90 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Persol Holdings Co Business Description

Address 2-1-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0053
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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円259.90
Price
円296.44
GF Value