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Takashimaya CoSTU:DC9 -0.79%70 PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates STU:DC9 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,076 Retail - Cyclical companies, Takashimaya Co ranks worse than 51.77% 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 (2026-07-16), Takashimaya Co's share price is €12.60. Takashimaya Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €8.40. Hence, Takashimaya Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Takashimaya Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:DC9'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.72 Max: 1.66
Current: 1.53
During the past 13 years, Takashimaya Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.66. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.72.
STU:DC9's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.77% of 1076
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs STU:DC9: 1.53
During the past 12 months, Takashimaya Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Takashimaya Co was 12.80% per year. The lowest was -2.00% per year. And the median was 3.60% 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.
Takashimaya Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Takashimaya Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Takashimaya 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 Department Stores subindustry, Takashimaya 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.
Takashimaya Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Takashimaya Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Takashimaya 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.
Takashimaya 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.
Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) has a PB Ratio of 1.50 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Takashimaya Co and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Takashimaya Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #557 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Takashimaya Co's PB Ratio too high?
Takashimaya Co's current PB Ratio of 1.50 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.66. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Takashimaya Co's value of 1.50 is 2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #557 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Takashimaya Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takashimaya Co's PB Ratio compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #557 out of 1076 companies for PB Ratio. This places Takashimaya Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Takashimaya Co's value of 1.50 is 2% above this benchmark. Historically, Takashimaya Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Takashimaya 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.47, based on 1,076 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. Takashimaya Co's current PB Ratio of 1.50 is 2% 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 Takashimaya Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takashimaya Co's current PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takashimaya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.92, compared to a current price of €12.60 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.47. Takashimaya Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9), the current PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 16, 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 Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takashimaya Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.60 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.92.
GuruFocus considers Takashimaya Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DC9:
PB Ratio: 1.50 (108% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: €7.92 vs. price of €12.60 (59.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#557 of 1076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DC9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Takashimaya Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged mainly in the department store business. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction segment undertakes interior work projects. The Domestic Commercial Development segment manages real estate and facilities in synergy with department stores, while the Domestic Department Store segment sells clothing, personal goods, household goods, food, and more. The Finance segment offers credit cards, investment products, and group financial services. The Overseas Commercial Development and Department Store segments operate similar businesses abroad, and the Others include mail-order, wholesale, advertising, and restaurants. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic Department Store Business segment.
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