Chichibu Railway CoTSE:9012 -0.05%63 PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:9012 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,325.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Transportation companies, Chichibu Railway Co ranks better than 84.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chichibu Railway Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9012'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, Chichibu Railway Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.69. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.36.
TSE:9012's PB Ratio is ranked better than 84.65% of 964
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs TSE:9012: 0.56
During the past 12 months, Chichibu Railway Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Chichibu Railway Co was 5.40% per year. The lowest was -22.10% per year. And the median was 2.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) 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.
Chichibu Railway Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Chichibu Railway Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chichibu Railway 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 Railroads subindustry, Chichibu Railway 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.
Chichibu Railway Co PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chichibu Railway Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chichibu Railway 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.
Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) has a PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Chichibu Railway Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Chichibu Railway Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Chichibu Railway Co ranks #148 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Chichibu Railway Co's PB Ratio too high?
Chichibu Railway Co's current PB Ratio of 0.56 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.69. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.26. Chichibu Railway Co's value of 0.56 is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chichibu Railway Co ranks #148 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chichibu Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chichibu Railway Co's PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chichibu Railway Co ranks #148 out of 964 companies for PB Ratio. This places Chichibu Railway Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.26. Chichibu Railway Co's value of 0.56 is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Chichibu Railway Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Chichibu Railway 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.26, based on 964 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. Chichibu Railway Co's current PB Ratio of 0.56 is 55.6% 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 Chichibu Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chichibu Railway Co's current PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chichibu Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,325.20, compared to a current price of 円2,099.00 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 55.6% below the Transportation industry median of 1.26. Chichibu Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012), the current PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 13, 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 Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chichibu Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,099.00 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,325.20.
GuruFocus considers Chichibu Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9012:
PB Ratio: 0.56 (56% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: 円2,325.20 vs. price of 円2,099.00 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Transportation median (#148 of 964)
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