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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.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. BIC Camera's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6008.44. BIC Camera's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.2501. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is 円1,502.46.
As of today (2026-08-24), BIC Camera's share price is 円1797.00. BIC Camera's Median PS Value is 円1,502.46. Therefore, BIC Camera's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for BIC Camera's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3048'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.06 Max: 2.18
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of BIC Camera was 2.18. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.06.
TSE:3048's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 71.76% of 648
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs TSE:3048: 1.20
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.
BIC Camera's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
1797.00
/
1,502.46
=
1.20
* 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.
BIC Camera Median PS Value Related Terms
BIC Camera Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BIC Camera'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.
TSE:3048 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, BIC Camera'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.
BIC Camera Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BIC Camera's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BIC Camera's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.2501.
BIC Camera's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円6008.44.
* 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.
BIC Camera (TSE:3048) has a Median PS Value of 円1,502.46 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on BIC Camera and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #465 out of 648 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is BIC Camera's Median PS Value too high?
BIC Camera's current Median PS Value is 円1,502.46. Based on the distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #465 out of 648 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BIC Camera has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BIC Camera's Median PS Value compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #465 out of 648 companies for Median PS Value. This places BIC Camera in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.90. 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Median PS Value among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.90, based on 648 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 BIC Camera and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BIC Camera's current Median PS Value is 円1,502.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BIC Camera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIC Camera (TSE:3048) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,704.39, compared to a current price of 円1,797.00 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is 円1,502.46. BIC Camera's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 BIC Camera (TSE:3048), the current Median PS Value is 円1,502.46 as of Aug. 24, 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 BIC Camera (TSE:3048) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIC Camera stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,797.00 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,704.39.
GuruFocus considers BIC Camera to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3048:
Median PS Value: 円1,502.46
GF Value™: 円1,704.39 vs. price of 円1,797.00 (5.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3048 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BIC Camera Inc is a consumer electronic retailer in Japan. The selection of merchandise is diverse: audio and video equipment, laptops and computers, cameras, televisions, and mobile phones, among others. The company sells products through both stores and online shopping sites. Additionally, the company also provides satellite and cable TV broadcasting services, installation services, repair services, a radio advertising business, and other services.
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