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Caster CoTSE:9331 +0.54%28 PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:9331 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,053.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,045 Business Services companies, Caster Co ranks worse than 61.24% 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 (2026-07-29), Caster Co's share price is 円744.00. Caster Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円350.66. Hence, Caster Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caster Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9331'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 2.07 Max: 4.07
Current: 2.12
During the past 5 years, Caster Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.07. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 2.07.
TSE:9331's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 61.24% of 1045
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs TSE:9331: 2.12
During the past 12 months, Caster Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Caster Co was 44.50% per year. The lowest was -11.90% per year. And the median was 16.30% 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.
Caster Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Caster Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caster 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caster 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.
Caster Co PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caster Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caster 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.
Caster 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.
Caster Co (TSE:9331) has a PB Ratio of 2.12 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Caster Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Caster Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 4.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Caster Co ranks #640 out of 1045 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Caster Co's PB Ratio too high?
Caster Co's current PB Ratio of 2.12 is near median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 4.07. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Caster Co's value of 2.12 is 28.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caster Co ranks #640 out of 1045 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caster Co has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caster Co's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caster Co ranks #640 out of 1045 companies for PB Ratio. This places Caster Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Caster Co's value of 2.12 is 28.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Caster Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 4.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Caster 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 1,045 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. Caster Co's current PB Ratio of 2.12 is 28.5% 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 Caster 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. Caster Co's current PB Ratio is 2.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caster Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caster Co (TSE:9331) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,053.85, compared to a current price of 円744.00 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 28.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.65. Caster Co's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Caster Co (TSE:9331), the current PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Jul. 29, 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 Caster Co (TSE:9331) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caster Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円744.00 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,053.85.
GuruFocus considers Caster Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9331:
PB Ratio: 2.12 (near median its 10-year median of 2.07)
GF Value™: 円1,053.85 vs. price of 円744.00 (29.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% above the Business Services median (#640 of 1045)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9331 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caster Co Ltd is engaged in business operations and operates two businesses: the BPaaS Business, which utilizes the resources of remote workers to act on behalf of and support companies' back-office operations, and the Other Business, which provides staffing and placement services, develops and provides business efficiency tools for e-commerce companies, and develops and operates products and services using generative AI.
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