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Marutai CoFSE:2919 63 PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates FSE:2919 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,110.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,903 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Marutai Co ranks better than 72.94% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-07-20), Marutai Co's share price is 円4250.00. Marutai Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,431.38. Hence, Marutai Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marutai Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:2919'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 0.74 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, Marutai Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.93. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 0.74.
FSE:2919's PB Ratio is ranked better than 72.94% of 1903
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs FSE:2919: 0.78
During the past 12 months, Marutai Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Marutai Co was 5.10% per year. The lowest was -3.10% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.
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.
Marutai Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Marutai Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marutai 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Marutai 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.
Marutai Co PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Marutai Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marutai 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.
Marutai Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Marutai Co (FSE:2919) has a PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Marutai Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Marutai Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Marutai Co ranks #515 out of 1903 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Marutai Co's PB Ratio too high?
Marutai Co's current PB Ratio of 0.78 is near median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 0.93. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Marutai Co's value of 0.78 is 42.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marutai Co ranks #515 out of 1903 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marutai Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marutai Co's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Marutai Co ranks #515 out of 1903 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Marutai Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Marutai Co's value of 0.78 is 42.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Marutai Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Marutai 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.36, based on 1,903 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. Marutai Co's current PB Ratio of 0.78 is 42.6% 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 Marutai Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marutai Co's current PB Ratio is 0.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marutai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marutai Co (FSE:2919) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,110.04, compared to a current price of 円4,250.00 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 42.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.36. Marutai Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Marutai Co (FSE:2919), the current PB Ratio is 0.78 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 Marutai Co (FSE:2919) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marutai Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,250.00 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,110.04.
GuruFocus considers Marutai Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:2919:
PB Ratio: 0.78 (near median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: 円4,110.04 vs. price of 円4,250.00 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#515 of 1903)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:2919 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marutai Co Ltd is a Japanese firm engaged in the production of seasonings and confectionery. It manufactures and sells noodles. Its products include ramen bars, non-fried noodles, noodle bars, stick noodles, deep-fried yakisoba, tilde, cupcake, noodle dishes, and cups.
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