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Media KoboTSE:3815 +0.23%45 PB Ratio is 7.63 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 3.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:3815 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円371.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Interactive Media companies, Media Kobo ranks worse than 91.63% 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 (2026-07-29), Media Kobo's share price is 円444.00. Media Kobo's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円58.16. Hence, Media Kobo's PB Ratio of today is 7.63.
Warning Sign:
Media Kobo Inc stock PB Ratio (=7.62) is close to 10-year high of 7.7.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Kobo's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3815'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59 Med: 3.05 Max: 7.7
Current: 7.64
During the past 13 years, Media Kobo's highest PB Ratio was 7.70. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 3.05.
TSE:3815's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 91.63% of 514
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.74
vs TSE:3815: 7.64
During the past 12 months, Media Kobo's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -39.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Media Kobo was 18.00% per year. The lowest was -20.40% per year. And the median was -2.00% 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.
Media Kobo PB Ratio Related Terms
Media Kobo PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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.
TSE:3815 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Media Kobo'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.
Media Kobo PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Media Kobo's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Kobo'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.
Media Kobo'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.
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a PB Ratio of 7.63 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Media Kobo and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 3.05. Over the past decade, Media Kobo's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 7.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #471 out of 514 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Media Kobo's PB Ratio too high?
Media Kobo's current PB Ratio of 7.63 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 3.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 7.70. The Interactive Media industry median PB Ratio is 1.74. Media Kobo's value of 7.63 is 338.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #471 out of 514 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's PB Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #471 out of 514 companies for PB Ratio. This places Media Kobo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.74. Media Kobo's value of 7.63 is 338.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Media Kobo's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 7.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.05 vs. the industry median of 1.74, Media Kobo 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.74, based on 514 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. Media Kobo's current PB Ratio of 7.63 is 338.5% 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 Media Kobo and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Kobo's current PB Ratio is 7.63, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円371.22, compared to a current price of 円444.00 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 7.63, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 3.05 and 338.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.74. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current PB Ratio is 7.63 as of Jul. 29, 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円444.00 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円371.22.
GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:
PB Ratio: 7.63 (150% above median its 10-year median of 3.05)
GF Value™: 円371.22 vs. price of 円444.00 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 338.5% above the Interactive Media median (#471 of 514)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
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