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TSE:4265'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 2.05 Max: 16.1
Current: 2.78
During the past 7 years, Institution for a Global Society's highest PB Ratio was 16.10. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 2.05.
TSE:4265's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.15% of 1045
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs TSE:4265: 2.78
During the past 12 months, Institution for a Global Society's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -33.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -24.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.90% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Institution for a Global Society was 31.30% per year. The lowest was -24.20% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Institution for a Global Society (TSE:4265) 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.
Institution for a Global Society PB Ratio Related Terms
Institution for a Global Society PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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, Institution for a Global Society'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.
Institution for a Global Society PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Institution for a Global Society's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Institution for a Global Society's PB Ratio falls into.
Institution for a Global Society PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Institution for a Global Society (TSE:4265) has a PB Ratio of 2.78 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 Institution for a Global Society and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, Institution for a Global Society's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 16.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Institution for a Global Society ranks #754 out of 1045 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Institution for a Global Society's PB Ratio too high?
Institution for a Global Society's current PB Ratio of 2.78 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 16.10. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Institution for a Global Society's value of 2.78 is 68.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Institution for a Global Society ranks #754 out of 1045 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Institution for a Global Society has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Institution for a Global Society's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Institution for a Global Society ranks #754 out of 1045 companies for PB Ratio. This places Institution for a Global Society in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Institution for a Global Society's value of 2.78 is 68.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Institution for a Global Society's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 16.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Institution for a Global Society 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 1.65, based on 1,045 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. Institution for a Global Society's current PB Ratio of 2.78 is 68.5% 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 Institution for a Global Society and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Institution for a Global Society's current PB Ratio is 2.78, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Institution for a Global Society stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Institution for a Global Society (TSE:4265) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円327.74, compared to a current price of 円279.00 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.78, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 68.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.65. Institution for a Global Society's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Institution for a Global Society (TSE:4265), the current PB Ratio is 2.78 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 Institution for a Global Society (TSE:4265) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Institution for a Global Society stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円279.00 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円327.74.
GuruFocus considers Institution for a Global Society to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4265:
PB Ratio: 2.78 (36% above median its 10-year median of 2.05)
GF Value™: 円327.74 vs. price of 円279.00 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% above the Business Services median (#754 of 1045)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4265 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Institution for a Global Society Business Description
Institution for a Global Society Corp operates in the following reportable segments: Human Resources (HR), Education, and Web3/Platform businesses. Maximum revenue is generated from its HR business, which supports companies in recruiting, training, placement, and organizational development by combining a wide range of services, including human resource evaluation systems, human capital consulting, and digital transformation training. In the education business, it provides technological tools like Ai GROW, AiGROW lite, GROW Academy, e-Spire, which provide evaluation tests and video learning content. In addition, the group offers Ongaeshi, a free integrated reskilling and recruitment service.
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