HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 58% Below Median

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TSE:4433 HITO-Communications Holdings Inc TSE:4433
61 GF Score
Price 円879.00
GF Value 円1,066.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HITO-Communications Holdings PB Ratio?

HITO-Communications Holdings TSE:4433 +0.92% 61 PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:4433 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,066.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks better than 74.69% 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 (2026-07-21), HITO-Communications Holdings's share price is 円879.00. HITO-Communications Holdings's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円963.79. Hence, HITO-Communications Holdings's PB Ratio of today is 0.91.

Good Sign:

HITO-Communications Holdings Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.91) is close to 10-year low of 0.82.

The historical rank and industry rank for HITO-Communications Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4433' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 2.19   Max: 5.94
Current: 0.91

During the past 13 years, HITO-Communications Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 5.94. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 2.19.

TSE:4433's PB Ratio is ranked better than
74.69% of 1047 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs TSE:4433: 0.91

During the past 12 months, HITO-Communications Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HITO-Communications Holdings was 39.30% per year. The lowest was 0.90% per year. And the median was 15.40% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


HITO-Communications Holdings  (TSE:4433) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


HITO-Communications Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms


HITO-Communications Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HITO-Communications Holdings'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.

HITO-Communications Holdings PB Ratio Chart

HITO-Communications Holdings Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
PB Ratio
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HITO-Communications Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.12 0.90 0.97 1.14 1.00

TSE:4433 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, HITO-Communications Holdings'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.


HITO-Communications Holdings PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HITO-Communications Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HITO-Communications Holdings's PB Ratio falls into.


TSE:4433
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HITO-Communications Holdings 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.

HITO-Communications Holdings's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Feb. 2026)
=879.00/963.793
=0.91

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.91 mean?
HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) has a PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on HITO-Communications Holdings and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, HITO-Communications Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 5.94. According to the industry distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #265 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
HITO-Communications Holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 5.94. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. HITO-Communications Holdings' value of 0.91 is 44.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #265 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HITO-Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HITO-Communications Holdings' PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #265 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This puts HITO-Communications Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. HITO-Communications Holdings' value of 0.91 is 44.5% below this benchmark. Historically, HITO-Communications Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 5.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 1.64, HITO-Communications Holdings has consistently been below 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 1.64, based on 1,047 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. HITO-Communications Holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 44.5% below 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 HITO-Communications Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HITO-Communications Holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,066.75, compared to a current price of 円879.00 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 44.5% below the Business Services industry median of 1.64. HITO-Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433), the current PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 21, 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円879.00 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,066.75. GuruFocus considers HITO-Communications Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4433:

  • PB Ratio: 0.91 (58% below median its 10-year median of 2.19)
  • GF Value™: 円1,066.75 vs. price of 円879.00 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.5% below the Business Services median (#265 of 1047)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HITO-Communications Holdings Business Description

Address 1-9-6 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, JPN, 170-0013
HITO-Communications Holdings Inc is engaged in business outsourcing industry placement and pay the general worker dispatching undertaking. Its services include Sales Outsourcing, Sales Promotion, Staffing services, and Tourism Staffing services among others.
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円879.00
Price
円1,066.75
GF Value