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Def ConsultingTSE:4833 -9.62%42 PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 3.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:4833 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円68.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, Def Consulting ranks better than 57.31% 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), Def Consulting's share price is 円47.00. Def Consulting's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円33.24. Hence, Def Consulting's PB Ratio of today is 1.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Def Consulting's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4833'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99 Med: 3.77 Max: 28.75
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, Def Consulting's highest PB Ratio was 28.75. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 3.77.
TSE:4833's PB Ratio is ranked better than 57.31% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs TSE:4833: 1.41
During the past 12 months, Def Consulting's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 215.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -18.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Def Consulting was 14.70% per year. The lowest was -37.40% per year. And the median was -6.70% 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.
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Def Consulting PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Def Consulting'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 Consulting Services subindustry, Def Consulting'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.
Def Consulting PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Def Consulting's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Def Consulting'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.
Def Consulting'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.
Def Consulting (TSE:4833) has a PB Ratio of 1.41 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 Def Consulting and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 3.77. Over the past decade, Def Consulting's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 28.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #447 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Def Consulting's PB Ratio too high?
Def Consulting's current PB Ratio of 1.41 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 3.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 28.75. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Def Consulting's value of 1.41 is 14% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #447 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Def Consulting has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Def Consulting's PB Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #447 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Def Consulting in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Def Consulting's value of 1.41 is 14% below this benchmark. Historically, Def Consulting's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 28.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.77 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Def Consulting 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. Def Consulting's current PB Ratio of 1.41 is 14% 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 Def Consulting 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. Def Consulting's current PB Ratio is 1.41, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 3.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Def Consulting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting (TSE:4833) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円68.24, compared to a current price of 円47.00 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.41, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 3.77 and 14% below the Business Services industry median of 1.64. Def Consulting's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833), the current PB Ratio is 1.41 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円47.00 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円68.24.
GuruFocus considers Def Consulting to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4833:
PB Ratio: 1.41 (63% below median its 10-year median of 3.77)
GF Value™: 円68.24 vs. price of 円47.00 (31.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14% below the Business Services median (#447 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4833 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Def Consulting Inc is a strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, digital innovation, and operational efficiency. The company partners with organizations across industries to deliver tailored solutions that drive growth and competitiveness using consultants combined with deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge methodologies to solve complex business challenges.
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