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Japan Communications's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円27.70.
During the past 12 months, Japan Communications's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 45.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 73.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Communications was 111.80% per year. The lowest was -57.30% per year. And the median was 3.10% per year.
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) 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.
Japan Communications Book Value per Share Related Terms
Japan Communications Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Communications'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:9424 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Japan Communications's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) has a Book Value per Share of 円27.70 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Japan Communications and its competitors.
Is Japan Communications' Book Value per Share too high?
Japan Communications' current Book Value per Share is 円27.70. Overall, Japan Communications has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Communications' Book Value per Share compare to VZ and TMUS?
Japan Communications' Book Value per Share of 円27.70 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Telecommunication 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 Japan Communications and its competitors. Japan Communications's current Book Value per Share is 円27.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications (TSE:9424) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円240.08, compared to a current price of 円120.00 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is 円27.70. Japan Communications' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424), the current Book Value per Share is 円27.70 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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円120.00 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円240.08.
GuruFocus considers Japan Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9424:
Book Value per Share: 円27.70
GF Value™: 円240.08 vs. price of 円120.00 (50% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9424 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Communications Inc is a mobile virtual network operator. It creates the next generation internet to assist industrial structure through mobile technology. The company provides mobile platforms to handset manufacturers, IP-PBX makers, system integrators, and others.
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