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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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Communications's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9424'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.86 Max: 1.66
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Japan Communications was 1.66. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.86.
TSE:9424's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 94.96% of 258
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs TSE:9424: 0.24
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) 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.
Japan Communications's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
120.00
/
495.00
=
0.24
* 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.
Japan Communications Median PS Value Related Terms
Japan Communications Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Communications'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:9424 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Japan Communications's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Communications's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 7.0843.
Japan Communications'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69.873.
* 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.
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) has a Median PS Value of 円495.00 as of Sep. 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 Japan Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #13 out of 258 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Japan Communications' Median PS Value too high?
Japan Communications' current Median PS Value is 円495.00. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #13 out of 258 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Communications has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Communications' Median PS Value compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #13 out of 258 companies for Median PS Value. This places Japan Communications in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.96. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Median PS Value among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.96, based on 258 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 Japan Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Communications's current Median PS Value is 円495.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications (TSE:9424) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円240.08, compared to a current price of 円120.00 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is 円495.00. Japan Communications' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424), the current Median PS Value is 円495.00 as of Sep. 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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円120.00 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円240.08.
GuruFocus considers Japan Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9424:
Median PS Value: 円495.00
GF Value™: 円240.08 vs. price of 円120.00 (50% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9424 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Communications Inc is a mobile virtual network operator. It creates the next generation internet to assist industrial structure through mobile technology. The company provides mobile platforms to handset manufacturers, IP-PBX makers, system integrators, and others.
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