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B-R 31 Ice Cream CoTSE:2268 76 PB Ratio is 2.69 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates TSE:2268 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,899.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 307 Retail - Defensive companies, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks worse than 65.8% on this metric.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.69) is close to 10-year low of 2.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2268'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57 Med: 3.88 Max: 4.33
Current: 2.69
During the past 13 years, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.33. The lowest was 2.57. And the median was 3.88.
TSE:2268's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 65.8% of 307
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs TSE:2268: 2.69
During the past 12 months, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of B-R 31 Ice Cream Co was 10.20% per year. The lowest was -5.10% per year. And the median was 2.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) 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.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co PB Ratio Related Terms
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for B-R 31 Ice Cream 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 Food Distribution subindustry, B-R 31 Ice Cream 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.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B-R 31 Ice Cream 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.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) has a PB Ratio of 2.69 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.57 to 4.33. According to the industry distribution chart, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks #202 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's PB Ratio too high?
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's current PB Ratio of 2.69 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.57 to a high of 4.33. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's value of 2.69 is 59.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks #202 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks #202 out of 307 companies for PB Ratio. This places B-R 31 Ice Cream Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's value of 2.69 is 59.2% above this benchmark. Historically, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.57 to 4.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 1.69, B-R 31 Ice Cream 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 - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.69, based on 307 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. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's current PB Ratio of 2.69 is 59.2% 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's current PB Ratio is 2.69, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B-R 31 Ice Cream Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,899.21, compared to a current price of 円4,085.00 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.69, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 59.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.69. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268), the current PB Ratio is 2.69 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,085.00 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,899.21.
GuruFocus considers B-R 31 Ice Cream Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2268:
PB Ratio: 2.69 (31% below median its 10-year median of 3.88)
GF Value™: 円5,899.21 vs. price of 円4,085.00 (30.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#202 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of ice cream store chains, and the manufactures and sells of ice cream products. Its products include various varieties of ice-creams such as ice sand, ice cream cake, Sunday, pink strawberry soda, popping soda, cafe jelly, blast, frozen float, and others.
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