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Persol Holdings CoTSE:2181 +2.33%86 PB Ratio is 2.64 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 3.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:2181 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円295.91 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,048 Business Services companies, Persol Holdings Co ranks worse than 70.13% on this metric.
Persol Holdings Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.59) is close to 5-year low of 2.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persol Holdings Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2181'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44 Med: 3.19 Max: 5.02
Current: 2.63
During the past 13 years, Persol Holdings Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.02. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 3.19.
TSE:2181's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 70.13% of 1048
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs TSE:2181: 2.63
During the past 12 months, Persol Holdings Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Persol Holdings Co was 19.60% per year. The lowest was 2.50% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) 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.
Persol Holdings Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Persol Holdings Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persol 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol 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.
Persol Holdings Co PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Persol Holdings Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persol 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.
* 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.
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a PB Ratio of 2.64 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 3.19. Over the past decade, Persol Holdings Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.44 to 5.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #735 out of 1048 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Persol Holdings Co's PB Ratio too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current PB Ratio of 2.64 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 5.02. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Persol Holdings Co's value of 2.64 is 59% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #735 out of 1048 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #735 out of 1048 companies for PB Ratio. This places Persol Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Persol Holdings Co's value of 2.64 is 59% above this benchmark. Historically, Persol Holdings Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.44 to 5.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.19 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Persol Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.66, based on 1,048 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. Persol Holdings Co's current PB Ratio of 2.64 is 59% 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persol Holdings Co's current PB Ratio is 2.64, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円295.91, compared to a current price of 円259.30 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.64, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.19 and 59% above the Business Services industry median of 1.66. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current PB Ratio is 2.64 as of Jul. 15, 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円259.30 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円295.91.
GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:
PB Ratio: 2.64 (17% below median its 10-year median of 3.19)
GF Value™: 円295.91 vs. price of 円259.30 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59% above the Business Services median (#735 of 1048)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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