MAX Co (TSE:6454) Median PS Value: 円659.80 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 53542% Above Median

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TSE:6454 MAX Co Ltd TSE:6454
72 GF Score
Price 円1,712.00
GF Value 円1,102.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MAX Co Median PS Value?

MAX Co TSE:6454 -0.75% 72 Median PS Value is 円659.80 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:6454 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,102.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,639 Industrial Products companies, MAX Co ranks worse than 88.04% 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.

Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. MAX Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円545.716. MAX Co's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 1.2091. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is 円659.80.

As of today (2026-07-20), MAX Co's share price is 円1712.00. MAX Co's Median PS Value is 円659.80. Therefore, MAX Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is 2.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for MAX Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6454' s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05   Med: 1.23   Max: 2.59
Current: 2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of MAX Co was 2.59. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 1.23.

TSE:6454's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than
88.04% of 1639 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs TSE:6454: 2.59

MAX Co  (TSE:6454) 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.

MAX Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as

Price to Median PS Value=Share Price/Median PS Value
=1712.00/659.80
=2.59

* 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.


MAX Co Median PS Value Related Terms


MAX Co Median PS Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX Co'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.

MAX Co Median PS Value Chart

MAX Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Median PS Value
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MAX Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Median PS Value 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 574.14 593.96 616.39 633.41 659.80

TSE:6454 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Median PS Value Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX Co'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.


MAX Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MAX Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.


TSE:6454
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MAX Co Median PS Value Calculation

MAX Co's Median PS Value for today is calculated as

Median PS Value=Revenue per Share (TTM)*10-Year Median PS Ratio
=545.716*1.2091
=659.80

10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.2091.
MAX Co'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 円545.716.

* 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 Median PS Value →
What does a Median PS Value of 円659.80 mean?
MAX Co (TSE:6454) has a Median PS Value of 円659.80 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on MAX Co and its competitors. This is 53542% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, MAX Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 1.05 to 2.59. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #1443 out of 1639 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is MAX Co's Median PS Value too high?
MAX Co's current Median PS Value of 円659.80 is 53542% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 2.59. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #1443 out of 1639 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's Median PS Value compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #1443 out of 1639 companies for Median PS Value. This places MAX Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.08. Historically, MAX Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 1.05 to 2.59 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 1.08, based on 1,639 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 MAX Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Co's current Median PS Value is 円659.80, which is 53542% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co (TSE:6454) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,102.67, compared to a current price of 円1,712.00 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is 円659.80, which is 53542% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 MAX Co (TSE:6454), the current Median PS Value is 円659.80 as of Jul. 20, 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 MAX Co (TSE:6454) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,712.00 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,102.67. GuruFocus considers MAX Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6454:

  • Median PS Value: 円659.80 (53542% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: 円1,102.67 vs. price of 円1,712.00 (55.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6454 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MAX Co Business Description

Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8502
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
72GF Score

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円1,712.00
Price
円1,102.67
GF Value