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Kohnan Shoji CoTSE:7516 -1.41%63 PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:7516 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,400.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,076 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks better than 78.9% 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 (2026-07-15), Kohnan Shoji Co's share price is 円4195.00. Kohnan Shoji Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6,327.70. Hence, Kohnan Shoji Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.66.
Good Sign:
Kohnan Shoji Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.66) is close to 5-year low of 0.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohnan Shoji Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7516'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 0.74 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.66
During the past 13 years, Kohnan Shoji Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.10. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.74.
TSE:7516's PB Ratio is ranked better than 78.9% of 1076
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs TSE:7516: 0.66
During the past 12 months, Kohnan Shoji Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kohnan Shoji Co was 11.00% per year. The lowest was -0.10% per year. And the median was 7.50% 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.
Kohnan Shoji Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kohnan Shoji Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohnan Shoji 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 Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Kohnan Shoji 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.
Kohnan Shoji Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohnan Shoji Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohnan Shoji 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.
Kohnan Shoji Co'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.
Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) has a PB Ratio of 0.66 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kohnan Shoji Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Kohnan Shoji Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #227 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Kohnan Shoji Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kohnan Shoji Co's current PB Ratio of 0.66 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 1.10. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Kohnan Shoji Co's value of 0.66 is 54.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #227 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kohnan Shoji Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohnan Shoji Co's PB Ratio compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #227 out of 1076 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kohnan Shoji Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Kohnan Shoji Co's value of 0.66 is 54.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kohnan Shoji Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Kohnan Shoji Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.46, based on 1,076 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. Kohnan Shoji Co's current PB Ratio of 0.66 is 54.6% 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 Kohnan Shoji Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohnan Shoji Co's current PB Ratio is 0.66, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohnan Shoji Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,400.85, compared to a current price of 円4,195.00 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.66, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 54.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. Kohnan Shoji Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516), the current PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 15, 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 Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohnan Shoji Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,195.00 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,400.85.
GuruFocus considers Kohnan Shoji Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7516:
PB Ratio: 0.66 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: 円4,400.85 vs. price of 円4,195.00 (4.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#227 of 1076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kohnan Shoji Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in the retail of products related to home improvement, housekeeping, and automotive supplies and accessories. The company operates through three store chains with different styles: Home Center, mainly offering DIY products and household goods to improve consumers' home and life; Homestock, a small-format version of Home Center with original brands EDLP and Lifelex; and Kohnan Pro, providing tools, building materials, and working equipment for professionals. The majority of the company's stores are Home Center stores.
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