Ariake Japan CoFRA:5EF +0.72%76 PB Ratio is 1.22 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:5EF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ariake Japan Co ranks better than 53.35% 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 (2026-07-08), Ariake Japan Co's share price is €27.80. Ariake Japan Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.82. Hence, Ariake Japan Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.22.
Good Sign:
Ariake Japan Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.23) is close to 10-year low of 1.2.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ariake Japan Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5EF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 2.14 Max: 4.9
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, Ariake Japan Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.90. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 2.14.
FRA:5EF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 53.35% of 1895
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs FRA:5EF: 1.25
During the past 12 months, Ariake Japan Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ariake Japan Co was 14.30% per year. The lowest was -1.30% per year. And the median was 6.40% 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.
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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.
Ariake Japan Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Ariake Japan Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ariake Japan 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Ariake Japan 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.
Ariake Japan Co PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ariake Japan Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ariake Japan 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.
Ariake Japan 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.
Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) has a PB Ratio of 1.22 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ariake Japan Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, Ariake Japan Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 4.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #884 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Ariake Japan Co's PB Ratio too high?
Ariake Japan Co's current PB Ratio of 1.22 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 4.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Ariake Japan Co's value of 1.22 is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #884 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ariake Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ariake Japan Co's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #884 out of 1895 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Ariake Japan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Ariake Japan Co's value of 1.22 is 9.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ariake Japan Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 4.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Ariake Japan 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.35, based on 1,895 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. Ariake Japan Co's current PB Ratio of 1.22 is 9.6% 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 Ariake Japan Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ariake Japan Co's current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ariake Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.44, compared to a current price of €27.80 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 9.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.35. Ariake Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF), the current PB Ratio is 1.22 as of Jul. 08, 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 Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ariake Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.80 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.44.
GuruFocus considers Ariake Japan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5EF:
PB Ratio: 1.22 (43% below median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: €31.44 vs. price of €27.80 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#884 of 1895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5EF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ariake Japan Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and sale of natural seasonings, marine products, as well as agricultural and livestock products. The company also provides technical guidance related to its products and manages restaurants. The products are categorized into different uses including products for instant noodle manufacturers such as soup bases; products for hotels and restaurants such as sauces and soup stock; products for food processing companies such as curries, ham, and sausages; and products for export. The company primarily operates in Japan and also owns manufacturing sites in multiple countries such as China, the U.S., Netherlands, France, and Belgium.
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