Note (TSE:5243) PB Ratio: 5.14 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:5243 Note Inc TSE:5243
63 GF Score
Price 円2,050.00
GF Value 円868.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Note PB Ratio?

Note TSE:5243 -6.61% 63 PB Ratio is 5.14 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 5.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:5243 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円868.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,629 Software companies, Note ranks worse than 80.03% 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 (2026-07-18), Note's share price is 円2050.00. Note's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円398.77. Hence, Note's PB Ratio of today is 5.14.

The historical rank and industry rank for Note's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:5243' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.39   Med: 5.61   Max: 17.98
Current: 5.15

During the past 6 years, Note's highest PB Ratio was 17.98. The lowest was 3.39. And the median was 5.61.

TSE:5243's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.03% of 2629 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.39 vs TSE:5243: 5.15

During the past 12 months, Note's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 172.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.40% per year.

During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Note was 42.40% per year. The lowest was 11.90% per year. And the median was 14.60% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Note  (TSE:5243) 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.


Note PB Ratio Related Terms


Note PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Note'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.

Note PB Ratio Chart

Note Annual Data
Trend Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 6.01 4.36 9.67

Note Quarterly Data
Nov20 Nov21 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 10.71 7.85 9.67 7.82 5.19

TSE:5243 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Note'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.


Note PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Note's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Note's PB Ratio falls into.


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Note 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.

Note's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: May. 2026)
=2050.00/398.769
=5.14

* 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 5.14 mean?
Note (TSE:5243) has a PB Ratio of 5.14 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Note and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.61. Over the past decade, Note's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.39 to 17.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Note ranks #2104 out of 2629 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Note's PB Ratio too high?
Note's current PB Ratio of 5.14 is near median its 10-year median of 5.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.39 to a high of 17.98. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.39. Note's value of 5.14 is 115.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Note ranks #2104 out of 2629 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Note has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Note's PB Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Note ranks #2104 out of 2629 companies for PB Ratio. This places Note in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.39. Note's value of 5.14 is 115.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Note's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.39 to 17.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.61 vs. the industry median of 2.39, Note 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.39, based on 2,629 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. Note's current PB Ratio of 5.14 is 115.1% 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 Note and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Note's current PB Ratio is 5.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Note stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Note (TSE:5243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円868.49, compared to a current price of 円2,050.00 — trading 136% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.61 and 115.1% above the Software industry median of 2.39. Note's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Note (TSE:5243), the current PB Ratio is 5.14 as of Jul. 18, 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 Note (TSE:5243) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Note stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,050.00 is trading 136% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円868.49. GuruFocus considers Note to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5243:

  • PB Ratio: 5.14 (near median its 10-year median of 5.61)
  • GF Value™: 円868.49 vs. price of 円2,050.00 (136% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.1% above the Software median (#2104 of 2629)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Note Business Description

Address 3-1-2 Kitaaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0061
Website https://note.jp
Note Inc is engaged in the operation of C2C content platform.
63GF Score

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円2,050.00
Price
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