Daiichi Life GroupDLICY +2.86%72 Median PS Value is $12.14 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 984% above its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates DLICY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Insurance companies, Daiichi Life Group ranks worse than 83.67% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daiichi Life Group's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
DLICY'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 1.12 Max: 1.78
Current: 1.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Daiichi Life Group was 1.78. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.12.
DLICY's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 83.67% of 343
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs DLICY: 1.78
Daiichi Life Group (OTCPK:DLICY) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Daiichi Life Group's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
21.57
/
12.14
=
1.78
* 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.
Daiichi Life Group Median PS Value Related Terms
Daiichi Life Group Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daiichi Life Group's Median PS Value 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.
DLICY vs AFL, MET, PRU: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Daiichi Life Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Daiichi Life Group Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Daiichi Life Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiichi Life Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.32.
Daiichi Life Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $37.938.
* 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.
Daiichi Life Group (DLICY) has a Median PS Value of $12.14 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Daiichi Life Group and its competitors. This is 984% above median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Daiichi Life Group's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.84 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiichi Life Group ranks #287 out of 343 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Daiichi Life Group's Median PS Value too high?
Daiichi Life Group's current Median PS Value of $12.14 is 984% above median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 1.78. The Insurance industry median Median PS Value is 0.99. Daiichi Life Group's value of $12.14 is 1126.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiichi Life Group ranks #287 out of 343 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daiichi Life Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiichi Life Group's Median PS Value compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Daiichi Life Group ranks #287 out of 343 companies for Median PS Value. This places Daiichi Life Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.99. Daiichi Life Group's value of $12.14 is 1126.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Daiichi Life Group's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.84 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Daiichi Life Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for an Insurance company?
The median Median PS Value among Insurance companies is 0.99, based on 343 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daiichi Life Group's current Median PS Value of $12.14 is 1126.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Daiichi Life Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiichi Life Group's current Median PS Value is $12.14, which is 984% above median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiichi Life Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Life Group (DLICY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.36, compared to a current price of $21.57 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $12.14, which is 984% above median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 1126.3% above the Insurance industry median of 0.99. Daiichi Life Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daiichi Life Group (DLICY), the current Median PS Value is $12.14 as of Jun. 27, 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 Daiichi Life Group (DLICY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Life Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.57 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.36.
GuruFocus considers Daiichi Life Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DLICY:
Median PS Value: $12.14 (984% above median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: $14.36 vs. price of $21.57 (50.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1126.3% above the Insurance median (#287 of 343)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLICY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai-ichi Life is Japan's second-largest life insurer (excluding the recently privatized Japan Post Insurance), commanding 11% of annualized net premiums. Unlike its largest domestic rivals—Nippon Life, Meiji Yasuda, and Sumitomo Life—which remain mutually owned by policyholders, Dai-ichi Life demutualized and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2010. The group's profit profile is geographically diversified: The main domestic life business contributes roughly 75% of profits, the overseas life business contributes about 22%, and the noninsurance business contributes about 4% of total profits.
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