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AqualineTSE:6173 22 PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.12. GuruFocus rates TSE:6173 with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of 円44.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, Aqualine ranks better than 69.63% 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 (2026-07-26), Aqualine's share price is 円13.00. Aqualine's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円12.46. Hence, Aqualine's PB Ratio of today is 1.04.
Good Sign:
Aqualine Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.04) is close to 10-year low of 1.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aqualine's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6173'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 3.12 Max: 113.85
Current: 1.04
During the past 12 years, Aqualine's highest PB Ratio was 113.85. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 3.12.
TSE:6173's PB Ratio is ranked better than 69.63% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs TSE:6173: 1.04
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.30% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Aqualine was 75.40% per year. The lowest was -79.50% per year. And the median was -7.30% 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.
Aqualine PB Ratio Related Terms
Aqualine PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aqualine'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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aqualine'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.
Aqualine PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aqualine's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aqualine'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.
Aqualine'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.
Aqualine (TSE:6173) has a PB Ratio of 1.04 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Aqualine and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.12. Over the past decade, Aqualine's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 113.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #318 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Aqualine's PB Ratio too high?
Aqualine's current PB Ratio of 1.04 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 113.85. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Aqualine's value of 1.04 is 37% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #318 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aqualine has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqualine's PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #318 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Aqualine in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Aqualine's value of 1.04 is 37% below this benchmark. Historically, Aqualine's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 113.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.12 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Aqualine 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 1.65, 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. Aqualine's current PB Ratio of 1.04 is 37% 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 Aqualine and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aqualine's current PB Ratio is 1.04, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 3.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqualine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine (TSE:6173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円44.29, compared to a current price of 円13.00 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.04, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.12 and 37% below the Business Services industry median of 1.65. Aqualine's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 10 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173), the current PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Jul. 26, 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円13.00 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円44.29.
GuruFocus considers Aqualine to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6173:
PB Ratio: 1.04 (67% below median its 10-year median of 3.12)
GF Value™: 円44.29 vs. price of 円13.00 (70.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37% below the Business Services median (#318 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aqualine Ltd is engaged in the repair of water supply products. The company operates in three reportable segments. The Water-related Service Support Business provides support to franchisees, including call center operations for emergency water-related trouble repairs and response, sales and installation of water-related products, and other repair work. The Advertising Media Business sells internet advertising in the field of emergency care. The Mineral Water Business involves the sale of mineral water and the handling of water dispensers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Water-related Service Support Business segment.
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