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Bunkyodo Group Holdings CoTSE:9978 -2.17%59 PB Ratio is 1.70 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:9978 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円47.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,080 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks worse than 56.11% on this metric.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.7) is close to 1-year low of 1.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9978'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.82 Max: 20.98
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's highest PB Ratio was 20.98. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.82.
TSE:9978's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.11% of 1080
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs TSE:9978: 1.70
During the past 12 months, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co was 14.20% per year. The lowest was -42.70% per year. And the median was -8.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a PB Ratio of 1.70 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 20.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #606 out of 1080 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's PB Ratio too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current PB Ratio of 1.70 is near median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 20.98. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 1.70 is 16.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #606 out of 1080 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #606 out of 1080 companies for PB Ratio. This places Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 1.70 is 16.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 20.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.46, based on 1,080 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current PB Ratio of 1.70 is 16.8% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current PB Ratio is 1.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円47.88, compared to a current price of 円45.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 16.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current PB Ratio is 1.70 as of Jul. 22, 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円45.00 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円47.88.
GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:
PB Ratio: 1.70 (near median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: 円47.88 vs. price of 円45.00 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#606 of 1080)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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