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Nagase BrothersTSE:9733 -0.38%83 PB Ratio is 1.67 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 2.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:9733 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,342.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, Nagase Brothers ranks worse than 57.09% 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), Nagase Brothers's share price is 円2342.00. Nagase Brothers's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,403.37. Hence, Nagase Brothers's PB Ratio of today is 1.67.
Good Sign:
Nagase Brothers Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.67) is close to 1-year low of 1.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nagase Brothers's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9733'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5 Med: 2.23 Max: 3.56
Current: 1.67
During the past 13 years, Nagase Brothers's highest PB Ratio was 3.56. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 2.23.
TSE:9733's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.09% of 254
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs TSE:9733: 1.67
During the past 12 months, Nagase Brothers's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nagase Brothers was 17.50% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 10.20% 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.
Nagase Brothers PB Ratio Related Terms
Nagase Brothers PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nagase Brothers'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Nagase Brothers'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.
Nagase Brothers PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nagase Brothers's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nagase Brothers'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.
Nagase Brothers'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.
Nagase Brothers (TSE:9733) has a PB Ratio of 1.67 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 Nagase Brothers and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 2.23. Over the past decade, Nagase Brothers' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagase Brothers ranks #145 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Nagase Brothers' PB Ratio too high?
Nagase Brothers' current PB Ratio of 1.67 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 2.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 3.56. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Nagase Brothers' value of 1.67 is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase Brothers ranks #145 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagase Brothers has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase Brothers' PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Nagase Brothers ranks #145 out of 254 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nagase Brothers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Nagase Brothers' value of 1.67 is 18.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Nagase Brothers' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 3.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.23 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Nagase Brothers 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 an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.41, based on 254 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. Nagase Brothers's current PB Ratio of 1.67 is 18.4% 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 Nagase Brothers and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nagase Brothers's current PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nagase Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase Brothers (TSE:9733) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,342.50, compared to a current price of 円2,342.00 — trading 0% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 2.23 and 18.4% above the Education industry median of 1.41. Nagase Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Nagase Brothers (TSE:9733), the current PB Ratio is 1.67 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 Nagase Brothers (TSE:9733) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase Brothers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,342.00 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,342.50.
GuruFocus considers Nagase Brothers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9733:
PB Ratio: 1.67 (25% below median its 10-year median of 2.23)
GF Value™: 円2,342.50 vs. price of 円2,342.00 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.4% above the Education median (#145 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9733 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nagase Brothers Inc operates cram schools. It offers educational services for elementary, junior high, and high school students. It also has business schools, elementary schools, and swimming schools; and offers entrance examination services, as well as publishes reference books.
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