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Chiikishinbunsha CoFSE:2164 44 PB Ratio is 3.48 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 4.04. GuruFocus rates FSE:2164 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円82.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Media - Diversified companies, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks worse than 81.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chiikishinbunsha Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:2164'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 4.04 Max: 17.1
Current: 3.5
During the past 13 years, Chiikishinbunsha Co's highest PB Ratio was 17.10. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 4.04.
FSE:2164's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 81.58% of 923
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs FSE:2164: 3.50
During the past 12 months, Chiikishinbunsha Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Chiikishinbunsha Co was 38.50% per year. The lowest was -43.60% per year. And the median was 4.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) 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.
Chiikishinbunsha Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Chiikishinbunsha Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chiikishinbunsha Co's PB Ratio 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Chiikishinbunsha 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.
Chiikishinbunsha Co PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chiikishinbunsha Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chiikishinbunsha 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.
Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) has a PB Ratio of 3.48 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Chiikishinbunsha Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 4.04. Over the past decade, Chiikishinbunsha Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 17.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #753 out of 923 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co's PB Ratio too high?
Chiikishinbunsha Co's current PB Ratio of 3.48 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 4.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 17.10. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Chiikishinbunsha Co's value of 3.48 is 169.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #753 out of 923 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chiikishinbunsha Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiikishinbunsha Co's PB Ratio compare to ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #753 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This places Chiikishinbunsha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Chiikishinbunsha Co's value of 3.48 is 169.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Chiikishinbunsha Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 17.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.04 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Chiikishinbunsha Co has consistently been above 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.29, based on 923 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. Chiikishinbunsha Co's current PB Ratio of 3.48 is 169.8% above 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chiikishinbunsha Co's current PB Ratio is 3.48, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 4.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円82.86, compared to a current price of 円162.00 — trading 95.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.48, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 4.04 and 169.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.29. Chiikishinbunsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164), the current PB Ratio is 3.48 as of Jul. 19, 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円162.00 is trading 95.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円82.86.
GuruFocus considers Chiikishinbunsha Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:2164:
PB Ratio: 3.48 (14% below median its 10-year median of 4.04)
GF Value™: 円82.86 vs. price of 円162.00 (95.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#753 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:2164 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd is engaged in publishing a local newspaper. The company provides design and production of various types of printed matter; distribution business of various promotional products; collection, processing, and sale of various kinds of information; and business related to solicitation of life insurance and non-life insurance.
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