Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Kensoh CoTSE:7939 -0.85%73 PB Ratio is 0.65 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:7939 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円579.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, Kensoh Co ranks better than 85.1% 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 (2026-07-17), Kensoh Co's share price is 円583.00. Kensoh Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円891.96. Hence, Kensoh Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kensoh Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7939'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.14
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, Kensoh Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.65.
TSE:7939's PB Ratio is ranked better than 85.1% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs TSE:7939: 0.65
During the past 12 months, Kensoh Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kensoh Co was 15.00% per year. The lowest was -5.30% per year. And the median was 8.15% 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.
Kensoh Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kensoh Co PB Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Kensoh 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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kensoh 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.
Kensoh Co PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kensoh Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kensoh 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.
Kensoh 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.
Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) has a PB Ratio of 0.65 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kensoh Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Kensoh Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Kensoh Co ranks #156 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Kensoh Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kensoh Co's current PB Ratio of 0.65 is near median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 1.14. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Kensoh Co's value of 0.65 is 60.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kensoh Co ranks #156 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kensoh Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kensoh Co's PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kensoh Co ranks #156 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kensoh Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Kensoh Co's value of 0.65 is 60.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kensoh Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Kensoh 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.66, 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. Kensoh Co's current PB Ratio of 0.65 is 60.8% 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 Kensoh Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kensoh Co's current PB Ratio is 0.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kensoh Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円579.80, compared to a current price of 円583.00 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 60.8% below the Business Services industry median of 1.66. Kensoh Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Kensoh Co (TSE:7939), the current PB Ratio is 0.65 as of Jul. 17, 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 Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kensoh Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円583.00 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円579.80.
GuruFocus considers Kensoh Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7939:
PB Ratio: 0.65 (near median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: 円579.80 vs. price of 円583.00 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.8% below the Business Services median (#156 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7939 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kensoh Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in manufacturing and selling metal sign products for corporations. Its products include corporate names, billboards, and nameplates for buildings. The company also manufactures and wholesales machinery to create metal signs.
73GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:7939
PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:7939 has been successfully added to your 
