Japan Cash Machine CoFRA:JCM +1.77%78 PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:JCM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.64. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,985 Industrial Products companies, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks better than 83.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Cash Machine Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JCM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.93 Max: 1.6
Current: 0.82
During the past 13 years, Japan Cash Machine Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.60. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.93.
FRA:JCM's PB Ratio is ranked better than 83.35% of 2985
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs FRA:JCM: 0.82
During the past 12 months, Japan Cash Machine Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Cash Machine Co was 15.00% per year. The lowest was -12.40% per year. And the median was 0.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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 Cash Machine Co PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Japan Cash Machine Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 Cash Machine Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Cash Machine Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Cash Machine Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) has a PB Ratio of 0.80 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Japan Cash Machine Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Japan Cash Machine Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #497 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Japan Cash Machine Co's PB Ratio too high?
Japan Cash Machine Co's current PB Ratio of 0.80 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.60. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Japan Cash Machine Co's value of 0.80 is 63.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #497 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Cash Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Cash Machine Co's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #497 out of 2985 companies for PB Ratio. This places Japan Cash Machine Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Japan Cash Machine Co's value of 0.80 is 63.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Cash Machine Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Japan Cash Machine Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.18, based on 2,985 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Japan Cash Machine Co's current PB Ratio of 0.80 is 63.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Japan Cash Machine Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Cash Machine Co's current PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Cash Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) has a current PB Ratio of 0.80. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.64, compared to a current price of €5.75 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 63.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.18. Japan Cash Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM), the current PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jul. 13, 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 Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Cash Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.75 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.64.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JCM:
PB Ratio: 0.80 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: €5.64 vs. price of €5.75 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.3% below the Industrial Products median (#497 of 2985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of money-handling and amusement center machines. The company operates through four segments. Its Global gaming segment includes the trade of bill validators, recyclers, and printers for casinos and original equipment manufacturer customers. The Overseas commercial segment consists of the sale of machines to overseas financial, distribution and transportation markets. Its Domestic commercial segment comprises of marketing of bill recycler units coin dispensers and foreign currency exchange machines for domestic markets. The company's Equipment for amusement industry segment is involved in the provision of ball and medal lending machines for slot machines.
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