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Nihon Knowledge CoTSE:5252 +1.14%74 PB Ratio is 2.75 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates TSE:5252 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円545.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,635 Software companies, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks worse than 56.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Knowledge Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5252'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 1.95 Max: 9.35
Current: 2.75
During the past 6 years, Nihon Knowledge Co's highest PB Ratio was 9.35. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 1.95.
TSE:5252's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.58% of 2635
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.37
vs TSE:5252: 2.75
During the past 12 months, Nihon Knowledge Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.40% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nihon Knowledge Co was 38.20% per year. The lowest was 10.10% per year. And the median was 30.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Nihon Knowledge Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Knowledge Co'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 Software - Application subindustry, Nihon Knowledge Co'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.
Nihon Knowledge Co PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nihon Knowledge Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Knowledge Co'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.
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) has a PB Ratio of 2.75 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, Nihon Knowledge Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 9.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1491 out of 2635 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nihon Knowledge Co's current PB Ratio of 2.75 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 9.35. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.37. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 2.75 is 16% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1491 out of 2635 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Knowledge Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Knowledge Co's PB Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1491 out of 2635 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nihon Knowledge Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.37. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 2.75 is 16% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Knowledge Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 9.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 2.37, Nihon Knowledge Co 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 2.37, based on 2,635 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. Nihon Knowledge Co's current PB Ratio of 2.75 is 16% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Knowledge Co's current PB Ratio is 2.75, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円545.35, compared to a current price of 円799.00 — trading 46.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.75, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 16% above the Software industry median of 2.37. Nihon Knowledge Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252), the current PB Ratio is 2.75 as of Jul. 22, 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円799.00 is trading 46.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円545.35.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Knowledge Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5252:
PB Ratio: 2.75 (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.95)
GF Value™: 円545.35 vs. price of 円799.00 (46.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16% above the Software median (#1491 of 2635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Knowledge Co Ltd is a comprehensive ICT service company that provides quality and test technology, development, and security products with a thorough user orientation. The company's services include verification services, Development services, and consultation services. The verification services include Resolving software verification issues through a track record of numerous projects and accumulation of know-how. The development services include management systems for steel wholesalers and processing industries and others.
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