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Ik Holdings CoNGO:2722 63 PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates NGO:2722 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円511.24. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Ik Holdings Co ranks better than 69.84% 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 (2026-07-29), Ik Holdings Co's share price is 円445.00. Ik Holdings Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円337.60. Hence, Ik Holdings Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.32.
Good Sign:
Ik Holdings Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.06) is close to 3-year low of 1.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ik Holdings Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:2722'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 1.45 Max: 10.99
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, Ik Holdings Co's highest PB Ratio was 10.99. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.45.
NGO:2722's PB Ratio is ranked better than 69.84% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs NGO:2722: 1.06
During the past 12 months, Ik Holdings Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ik Holdings Co was 21.10% per year. The lowest was -14.70% per year. And the median was 7.00% 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.
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Ik Holdings Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ik Holdings 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 Discount Stores subindustry, Ik Holdings 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.
Ik Holdings Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ik Holdings Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ik Holdings 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.
Ik Holdings 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.
Ik Holdings Co (NGO:2722) has a PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ik Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Ik Holdings Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 10.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Ik Holdings Co ranks #92 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Ik Holdings Co's PB Ratio too high?
Ik Holdings Co's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is near median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 10.99. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Ik Holdings Co's value of 1.32 is 21% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ik Holdings Co ranks #92 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ik Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ik Holdings Co's PB Ratio compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ik Holdings Co ranks #92 out of 305 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Ik Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Ik Holdings Co's value of 1.32 is 21% below this benchmark. Historically, Ik Holdings Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 10.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Ik Holdings 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.67, based on 305 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. Ik Holdings Co's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 21% 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 Ik Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ik Holdings Co's current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ik Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Ik Holdings Co (NGO:2722) has a current PB Ratio of 1.32. The stock's GF Value™ is 円511.24, compared to a current price of 円445.00 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 21% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.67. Ik Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Ik Holdings Co (NGO:2722), the current PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 29, 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 Ik Holdings Co (NGO:2722) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ik Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円445.00 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円511.24.
Key valuation signals for NGO:2722:
PB Ratio: 1.32 (near median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: 円511.24 vs. price of 円445.00 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21% below the Retail - Defensive median (#92 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2722 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ik Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in direct marketing and wholesale of cosmetics, food, and daily goods, along with providing IT solutions for chat systems and contact centers. The company operates through three segments. The Direct Marketing segment is engaged in the retail business of selling SKINFOOD cosmetics through television (TV) shopping, internet shopping, and brick-and-mortar stores. The Sales Marketing segment is engaged in the wholesale business to consumer cooperatives, mail-order companies, retail stores, and overseas partner companies. The IT Solutions segment is engaged in the sale of chat systems and voice call recording systems.
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