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Hobonichi CoTSE:3560 90 PB Ratio is 1.63 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:3560 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,460.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,080 Retail - Cyclical companies, Hobonichi Co ranks worse than 53.52% 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 (2026-07-22), Hobonichi Co's share price is 円4195.00. Hobonichi Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,574.02. Hence, Hobonichi Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hobonichi Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3560'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 2.29 Max: 6.77
Current: 1.63
During the past 11 years, Hobonichi Co's highest PB Ratio was 6.77. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 2.29.
TSE:3560's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 53.52% of 1080
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs TSE:3560: 1.63
During the past 12 months, Hobonichi Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hobonichi Co was 22.10% per year. The lowest was 2.20% per year. And the median was 6.80% 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.
Hobonichi Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Hobonichi Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hobonichi 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Hobonichi 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.
Hobonichi Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hobonichi Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hobonichi 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.
Hobonichi 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.
Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) has a PB Ratio of 1.63 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hobonichi Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Hobonichi Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 6.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Hobonichi Co ranks #578 out of 1080 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Hobonichi Co's PB Ratio too high?
Hobonichi Co's current PB Ratio of 1.63 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 6.77. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Hobonichi Co's value of 1.63 is 12% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hobonichi Co ranks #578 out of 1080 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hobonichi Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hobonichi Co's PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hobonichi Co ranks #578 out of 1080 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hobonichi Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Hobonichi Co's value of 1.63 is 12% above this benchmark. Historically, Hobonichi Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 6.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Hobonichi 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 1.46, based on 1,080 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. Hobonichi Co's current PB Ratio of 1.63 is 12% 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 Hobonichi Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hobonichi Co's current PB Ratio is 1.63, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hobonichi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,460.52, compared to a current price of 円4,195.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.63, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 12% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. Hobonichi Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560), the current PB Ratio is 1.63 as of Jul. 22, 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 Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hobonichi Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,195.00 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,460.52.
GuruFocus considers Hobonichi Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3560:
PB Ratio: 1.63 (29% below median its 10-year median of 2.29)
GF Value™: 円4,460.52 vs. price of 円4,195.00 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#578 of 1080)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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