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The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Oil Transportation Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9074'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, Japan Oil Transportation Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.74. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.45.
TSE:9074's PB Ratio is ranked better than 84.15% of 965
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27
vs TSE:9074: 0.58
During the past 12 months, Japan Oil Transportation Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Oil Transportation Co was 10.10% per year. The lowest was -1.10% per year. And the median was 3.10% 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.
Japan Oil Transportation Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Japan Oil Transportation 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 Railroads subindustry, Japan Oil Transportation 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.
Japan Oil Transportation Co PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Oil Transportation Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Oil Transportation 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.
Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) has a PB Ratio of 0.58 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Japan Oil Transportation Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Japan Oil Transportation Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks #153 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Japan Oil Transportation Co's PB Ratio too high?
Japan Oil Transportation Co's current PB Ratio of 0.58 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.74. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.27. Japan Oil Transportation Co's value of 0.58 is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks #153 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Oil Transportation Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Oil Transportation Co's PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks #153 out of 965 companies for PB Ratio. This places Japan Oil Transportation Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.27. Japan Oil Transportation Co's value of 0.58 is 54.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Oil Transportation Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Japan Oil Transportation 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 1.27, based on 965 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. Japan Oil Transportation Co's current PB Ratio of 0.58 is 54.3% 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 Japan Oil Transportation Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Oil Transportation Co's current PB Ratio is 0.58, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Oil Transportation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,200.13, compared to a current price of 円5,310.00 — trading 65.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.58, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 54.3% below the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Japan Oil Transportation Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074), the current PB Ratio is 0.58 as of Aug. 02, 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 Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Oil Transportation Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,310.00 is trading 65.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,200.13.
GuruFocus considers Japan Oil Transportation Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9074:
PB Ratio: 0.58 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: 円3,200.13 vs. price of 円5,310.00 (65.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.3% below the Transportation median (#153 of 965)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9074 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Oil Transportation Co Ltd is engaged In the petroleum transportation business, the company transport petroleum products such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel using railroad tank cars and tank lorries, as well as operating and managing petroleum product supply and storage bases.
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