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.
TSE:4720'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.09 Max: 1.77
Current: 0.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute was 1.77. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.09.
TSE:4720's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 57.28% of 103
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.77
vs TSE:4720: 0.67
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) 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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
236.00
/
349.98
=
0.67
* 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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Median PS Value Related Terms
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Median PS Value Historical Data
* 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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Median PS Value Chart
TSE:4720 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute'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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.5001.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円699.868.
* 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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) has a Median PS Value of 円349.98 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute and its competitors. This is 32008% above median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.65 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #44 out of 103 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's Median PS Value too high?
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current Median PS Value of 円349.98 is 32008% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 1.77. Based on the distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #44 out of 103 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's Median PS Value compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #44 out of 103 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.77. Historically, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.65 to 1.77 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 Education company?
The median Median PS Value among Education companies is 0.77, based on 103 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current Median PS Value is 円349.98, which is 32008% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円282.43, compared to a current price of 円236.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is 円349.98, which is 32008% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720), the current Median PS Value is 円349.98 as of Jul. 07, 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円236.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円282.43.
GuruFocus considers Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4720:
Median PS Value: 円349.98 (32008% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: 円282.43 vs. price of 円236.00 (16.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Business Description
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Inc is a Japan-based company that engages in the education business. It provides learning materials support and electronic learning services for elementary and junior high school students.
44GF Score
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