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Yamazawa CoTSE:9993 +0.17%66 PB Ratio is 0.45 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:9993 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,259.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Retail - Defensive companies, Yamazawa Co ranks better than 90.23% 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 (2026-07-22), Yamazawa Co's share price is 円1175.00. Yamazawa Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,591.02. Hence, Yamazawa Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.45.
Good Sign:
Yamazawa Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.45) is close to 10-year low of 0.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yamazawa Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9993'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.62 Max: 0.71
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, Yamazawa Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.71. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.62.
TSE:9993's PB Ratio is ranked better than 90.23% of 307
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs TSE:9993: 0.45
During the past 12 months, Yamazawa Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Yamazawa Co was 3.30% per year. The lowest was -3.00% per year. And the median was 0.80% 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.
Yamazawa Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Yamazawa Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamazawa 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Yamazawa 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.
Yamazawa Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yamazawa Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamazawa 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.
Yamazawa 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.
Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) has a PB Ratio of 0.45 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 Yamazawa Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Yamazawa Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #30 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Yamazawa Co's PB Ratio too high?
Yamazawa Co's current PB Ratio of 0.45 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 0.71. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Yamazawa Co's value of 0.45 is 73.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #30 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamazawa Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamazawa Co's PB Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #30 out of 307 companies for PB Ratio. This places Yamazawa Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Yamazawa Co's value of 0.45 is 73.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Yamazawa Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Yamazawa 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.67, based on 307 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. Yamazawa Co's current PB Ratio of 0.45 is 73.1% 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 Yamazawa Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamazawa Co's current PB Ratio is 0.45, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamazawa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,259.32, compared to a current price of 円1,175.00 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.45, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 73.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.67. Yamazawa Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993), the current PB Ratio is 0.45 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 Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazawa Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,175.00 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,259.32.
GuruFocus considers Yamazawa Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9993:
PB Ratio: 0.45 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: 円1,259.32 vs. price of 円1,175.00 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#30 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9993 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamazawa Co Ltd is a Japan-based retail company. It is engaged in the sales of dairy foods, sundry goods, and clothes through its stores. The company is also engaged in the retail of pharmaceutical products and cosmetic products. Its stores are located throughout Japan.
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