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Watami Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円751.95.
During the past 12 months, Watami Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 46.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% 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 Watami Co was 89.80% per year. The lowest was -42.40% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.
Watami Co's current price is 円930.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円751.95. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Watami Co is 1.24.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Watami Co was 12.61. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 2.61.
Good Sign:
Watami Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.25) is close to 10-year low of 1.2.
Watami Co (TSE:7522) 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.
Watami Co Book Value per Share Related Terms
Watami Co Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watami 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.
TSE:7522 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Watami 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.
Watami Co PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watami Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watami Co's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Watami Co (TSE:7522) has a Book Value per Share of 円751.95 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Watami Co and its competitors.
Is Watami Co's Book Value per Share too high?
Watami Co's current Book Value per Share is 円751.95. Overall, Watami Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watami Co's Book Value per Share compare to MCD and SBUX?
Watami Co's Book Value per Share of 円751.95 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Restaurants 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 Watami Co and its competitors. Watami Co's current Book Value per Share is 円751.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watami Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co (TSE:7522) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,083.21, compared to a current price of 円930.00 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is 円751.95. Watami Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522), the current Book Value per Share is 円751.95 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円930.00 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,083.21.
GuruFocus considers Watami Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7522:
Book Value per Share: 円751.95
GF Value™: 円1,083.21 vs. price of 円930.00 (14.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watami Co Ltd is engaged in the management and operation of restaurants. It is also involved in the production and sale of agricultural products; and home visit nursing, in-home nursing care support, and institutional care businesses. The company conducts organic farming, animal husbandry and dairy farming from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
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