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Green MonsterTSE:157A -1.82%20 PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:157A with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Green Monster ranks better than 63.35% 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 (2026-07-30), Green Monster's share price is 円700.00. Green Monster's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円401.65. Hence, Green Monster's PB Ratio of today is 1.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Green Monster's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:157A'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 1.44 Max: 3.44
Current: 1.75
During the past 4 years, Green Monster's highest PB Ratio was 3.44. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.44.
TSE:157A's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.35% of 2633
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.39
vs TSE:157A: 1.75
During the past 12 months, Green Monster'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 41.10% per year.
During the past 4 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Green Monster was 41.10% per year. The lowest was 41.10% per year. And the median was 41.10% 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.
Green Monster PB Ratio Related Terms
Green Monster PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Green Monster'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 Software - Application subindustry, Green Monster'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.
Green Monster PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Green Monster's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Green Monster'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.
Green Monster'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.
Green Monster (TSE:157A) has a PB Ratio of 1.74 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Green Monster and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Green Monster's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Monster ranks #965 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Green Monster's PB Ratio too high?
Green Monster's current PB Ratio of 1.74 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 3.44. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.39. Green Monster's value of 1.74 is 27.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Monster ranks #965 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Green Monster has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Monster's PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Green Monster ranks #965 out of 2633 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Green Monster in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.39. Green Monster's value of 1.74 is 27.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Green Monster's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 2.39, Green Monster 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.39, based on 2,633 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. Green Monster's current PB Ratio of 1.74 is 27.2% 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 Green Monster and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Monster's current PB Ratio is 1.74, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Monster stock overvalued right now?
Green Monster (TSE:157A) has a current PB Ratio of 1.74. The current PB Ratio is 1.74, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 27.2% below the Software industry median of 2.39. Green Monster's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Green Monster (TSE:157A), the current PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Jul. 30, 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.
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