The Japan Steel WorksFRA:J9R -2.24%81 Median PS Value is €18.89 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:J9R with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Industrial Products companies, The Japan Steel Works ranks worse than 81.06% 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 The Japan Steel Works's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:J9R'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 1.2 Max: 2.38
Current: 2.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of The Japan Steel Works was 2.38. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.20.
FRA:J9R's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 81.06% of 1642
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.13
vs FRA:J9R: 2.15
The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) 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.
The Japan Steel Works's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
40.54
/
18.89
=
2.15
* 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.
The Japan Steel Works Median PS Value Related Terms
The Japan Steel Works Median PS Value Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for The Japan Steel Works'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.
FRA:J9R vs GEV, ETN, PH: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Japan Steel Works's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Japan Steel Works's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.8923.
The Japan Steel Works'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 €21.171.
* 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.
The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) has a Median PS Value of €18.89 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. This is 1474% above median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, The Japan Steel Works' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.53 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1331 out of 1642 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is The Japan Steel Works' Median PS Value too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current Median PS Value of €18.89 is 1474% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 2.38. Based on the distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1331 out of 1642 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' Median PS Value compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1331 out of 1642 companies for Median PS Value. This places The Japan Steel Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.13. Historically, The Japan Steel Works' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.53 to 2.38 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 Median PS Value for an Industrial Products company?
The median Median PS Value among Industrial Products companies is 1.13, based on 1,642 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. 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 The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Japan Steel Works's current Median PS Value is €18.89, which is 1474% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.49, compared to a current price of €40.54 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is €18.89, which is 1474% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. The Japan Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R), the current Median PS Value is €18.89 as of Jun. 30, 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 The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.54 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.49.
GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:J9R:
Median PS Value: €18.89 (1474% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: €33.49 vs. price of €40.54 (21.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J9R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
81GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:J9R
Median PS Value is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:J9R has been successfully added to your 
