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The historical rank and industry rank for Computer Institute of Japan's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4826'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 1.19 Max: 2.59
Current: 1.9
During the past 13 years, Computer Institute of Japan's highest PB Ratio was 2.59. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.19.
TSE:4826's PB Ratio is ranked better than 59.53% of 2634
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.345
vs TSE:4826: 1.90
During the past 12 months, Computer Institute of Japan's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Computer Institute of Japan was 10.40% per year. The lowest was -0.10% per year. And the median was 5.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Computer Institute of Japan (TSE:4826) 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.
Computer Institute of Japan PB Ratio Related Terms
Computer Institute of Japan 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 Software - Application subindustry, Computer Institute of Japan'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.
Computer Institute of Japan PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Computer Institute of Japan's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Computer Institute of Japan'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.
Computer Institute of Japan (TSE:4826) has a PB Ratio of 1.90 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Computer Institute of Japan and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 1.19. Over the past decade, Computer Institute of Japan's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Computer Institute of Japan ranks #1066 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Computer Institute of Japan's PB Ratio too high?
Computer Institute of Japan's current PB Ratio of 1.90 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 2.59. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.35. Computer Institute of Japan's value of 1.90 is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Computer Institute of Japan ranks #1066 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Computer Institute of Japan has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computer Institute of Japan's PB Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Computer Institute of Japan ranks #1066 out of 2634 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Computer Institute of Japan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.35. Computer Institute of Japan's value of 1.90 is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Computer Institute of Japan's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Computer Institute of Japan 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.35, based on 2,634 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. Computer Institute of Japan's current PB Ratio of 1.90 is 19% 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 Computer Institute of Japan and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Computer Institute of Japan's current PB Ratio is 1.90, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computer Institute of Japan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computer Institute of Japan (TSE:4826) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円469.31, compared to a current price of 円502.00 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.90, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 19% below the Software industry median of 2.35. Computer Institute of Japan's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Computer Institute of Japan (TSE:4826), the current PB Ratio is 1.90 as of Jul. 25, 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 Computer Institute of Japan (TSE:4826) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computer Institute of Japan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円502.00 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円469.31.
GuruFocus considers Computer Institute of Japan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4826:
PB Ratio: 1.90 (60% above median its 10-year median of 1.19)
GF Value™: 円469.31 vs. price of 円502.00 (7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Software median (#1066 of 2634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4826 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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