Espoir Co (NGO:3260) Graham Number: 円17.82 (As of Feb. 2026) — 1647% Above Median

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NGO:3260 Espoir Co Ltd NGO:3260
40 GF Score
Price 円706.00
GF Value 円1,236.92
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Espoir Co Graham Number?

Espoir Co NGO:3260 -1.67% 40 Graham Number is 円17.82 as of Feb. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates NGO:3260 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,236.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,173 Real Estate companies, Espoir Co ranks worse than 99.83% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-08-20), the stock price of Espoir Co is 円706.00. Espoir Co's graham number for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円17.82. Therefore, Espoir Co's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 39.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Espoir Co's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

NGO:3260' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 1.02   Max: 42.09
Current: 39.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Espoir Co was 42.09. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.02.

NGO:3260's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked worse than
99.83% of 1173 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs NGO:3260: 39.62

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


Espoir Co  (NGO:3260) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

Espoir Co's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=706.00/17.82
=39.62

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


Espoir Co Graham Number Related Terms


Espoir Co Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Espoir Co's Graham Number 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.

Espoir Co Graham Number Chart

Espoir Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Graham Number
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Espoir Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Graham Number 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.82

NGO:3260 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Graham Number Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Espoir Co's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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.


Espoir Co Price-to-Graham-Number vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Espoir Co's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Espoir Co's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


NGO:3260
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Espoir Co Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

Espoir Co's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*3.647*3.87)
=17.82

Espoir Co's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*3.647*3.87)
=17.82

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of 円17.82 mean?
Espoir Co (NGO:3260) has a Graham Number of 円17.82 as of Feb. 2026. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Espoir Co and its competitors. This is 1647% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Espoir Co's Graham Number has ranged from 0.43 to 42.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Espoir Co ranks #1171 out of 1173 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Espoir Co's Graham Number too high?
Espoir Co's current Graham Number of 円17.82 is 1647% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 42.09. Based on the distribution chart, Espoir Co ranks #1171 out of 1173 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Espoir Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Espoir Co's Graham Number compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Espoir Co ranks #1171 out of 1173 companies for Graham Number. This places Espoir Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 0.74. Historically, Espoir Co's own Graham Number has ranged from 0.43 to 42.09 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 Graham Number for a Real Estate company?
The median Graham Number among Real Estate companies is 0.74, based on 1,173 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number 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 Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Espoir Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Graham Number is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Espoir Co's current Graham Number is 円17.82, which is 1647% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Espoir Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Espoir Co (NGO:3260) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,236.92, compared to a current price of 円706.00 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is 円17.82, which is 1647% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Espoir Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Espoir Co (NGO:3260), the current Graham Number is 円17.82 as of Feb. 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 Espoir Co (NGO:3260) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Espoir Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円706.00 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,236.92. GuruFocus considers Espoir Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NGO:3260:

  • Graham Number: 円17.82 (1647% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: 円1,236.92 vs. price of 円706.00 (42.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:3260 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Espoir Co Business Description

Address 15-1 Nanpeidaicho, Minami-daidai-cho 15-1 Lions Mansion, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0036
Espoir Co Ltd provides real estate services. It manages plans and develops real estate properties. It sells residential properties, as well as commercial facilities. Its projects include Baytown Honmoku 5th Avenue, Espoir Court Kanamecho, Yaotome Koenzaka, Espoir City Sapporo, and Espoir Court Hirooka.
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円706.00
Price
円1,236.92
GF Value