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Taiyo Bussan KaishaTSE:9941 -0.52%42 Median PS Value is 円576.92 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:9941 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円856.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Retail - Defensive companies, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks worse than 96.22% 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 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9941'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 1.33 Max: 2.68
Current: 2.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Taiyo Bussan Kaisha was 2.68. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.33.
TSE:9941's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 96.22% of 185
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.04
vs TSE:9941: 2.67
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) 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.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
1541.00
/
576.92
=
2.67
* 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.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Median PS Value Related Terms
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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:9941 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.0603.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9570.131.
* 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.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) has a Median PS Value of 円576.92 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Taiyo Bussan Kaisha and its competitors. This is 43277% above median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.73 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks #178 out of 185 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Median PS Value too high?
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's current Median PS Value of 円576.92 is 43277% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks #178 out of 185 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Median PS Value compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks #178 out of 185 companies for Median PS Value. This places Taiyo Bussan Kaisha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.04. Historically, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.73 to 2.68 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Median PS Value among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.04, based on 185 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 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's current Median PS Value is 円576.92, which is 43277% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Bussan Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円856.86, compared to a current price of 円1,541.00 — trading 79.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is 円576.92, which is 43277% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941), the current Median PS Value is 円576.92 as of Jul. 14, 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 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,541.00 is trading 79.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円856.86.
GuruFocus considers Taiyo Bussan Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9941:
Median PS Value: 円576.92 (43277% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: 円856.86 vs. price of 円1,541.00 (79.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9941 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Ltd is engaged in the import and export of living materials, industrial materials, food products, and agricultural products. Its product includes soybeans meal, peanuts, rice, wheat, corn, sewn products and clothing accessories, vegetables and fruits, processed foods, equipment for water disposal, industrial machine parts.
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