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Matching Service Japan CoTSE:6539 +0.92%88 PB Ratio is 2.57 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.75. GuruFocus rates TSE:6539 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,453.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, Matching Service Japan Co ranks worse than 69.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Matching Service Japan Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6539'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73 Med: 2.75 Max: 9.75
Current: 2.56
During the past 12 years, Matching Service Japan Co's highest PB Ratio was 9.75. The lowest was 1.73. And the median was 2.75.
TSE:6539's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 69.05% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs TSE:6539: 2.56
During the past 12 months, Matching Service Japan Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Matching Service Japan Co was 38.00% per year. The lowest was -3.00% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Matching Service Japan Co (TSE:6539) 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.
Matching Service Japan Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Matching Service Japan Co 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Matching Service Japan 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.
Matching Service Japan Co PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Matching Service Japan Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matching Service Japan 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.
Matching Service Japan Co (TSE:6539) has a PB Ratio of 2.57 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 Matching Service Japan Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.75. Over the past decade, Matching Service Japan Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 9.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Matching Service Japan Co ranks #723 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Matching Service Japan Co's PB Ratio too high?
Matching Service Japan Co's current PB Ratio of 2.57 is near median its 10-year median of 2.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 9.75. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Matching Service Japan Co's value of 2.57 is 55.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matching Service Japan Co ranks #723 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Matching Service Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matching Service Japan Co's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Matching Service Japan Co ranks #723 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This places Matching Service Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Matching Service Japan Co's value of 2.57 is 55.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Matching Service Japan Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 9.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Matching Service Japan 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 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. Matching Service Japan Co's current PB Ratio of 2.57 is 55.8% 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 Matching Service Japan Co 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. Matching Service Japan Co's current PB Ratio is 2.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matching Service Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matching Service Japan Co (TSE:6539) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,453.37, compared to a current price of 円985.00 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 55.8% above the Business Services industry median of 1.65. Matching Service Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Matching Service Japan Co (TSE:6539), the current PB Ratio is 2.57 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 Matching Service Japan Co (TSE:6539) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matching Service Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円985.00 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,453.37.
GuruFocus considers Matching Service Japan Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6539:
PB Ratio: 2.57 (near median its 10-year median of 2.75)
GF Value™: 円1,453.37 vs. price of 円985.00 (32.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.8% above the Business Services median (#723 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6539 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Matching Service Japan Co Ltd operates as a recruitment agency. The company offers recruitment services in accounting, finance, general affairs, human resources, legal, and public affairs industries. The Personnel Introduction Business Division handles recruitment services. The Other Incidental Business division includes temporary staffing, M&A intermediate service, accounting and law firms search site, and the operation of other recruitment sites such as KAIKEI FAN and LEGAL NET.
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