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Hokuryo CoTSE:1384 -0.20%70 PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:1384 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,469.92 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hokuryo Co ranks better than 63.4% 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 (2026-07-15), Hokuryo Co's share price is 円2036.00. Hokuryo Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,070.93. Hence, Hokuryo Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.98.
Good Sign:
Hokuryo Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.99) is close to 1-year low of 0.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokuryo Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1384'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.99
Current: 0.99
During the past 12 years, Hokuryo Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.99. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.73.
TSE:1384's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.4% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs TSE:1384: 0.99
During the past 12 months, Hokuryo Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hokuryo Co was 23.10% per year. The lowest was 2.90% per year. And the median was 10.70% 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.
Hokuryo Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Hokuryo Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokuryo 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 Farm Products subindustry, Hokuryo 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.
Hokuryo Co PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hokuryo Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokuryo 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.
Hokuryo 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.
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) has a PB Ratio of 0.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hokuryo Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Hokuryo Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #695 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Hokuryo Co's PB Ratio too high?
Hokuryo Co's current PB Ratio of 0.98 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.99. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Hokuryo Co's value of 0.98 is 27.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #695 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokuryo Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuryo Co's PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #695 out of 1899 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Hokuryo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Hokuryo Co's value of 0.98 is 27.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hokuryo Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Hokuryo 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 1,899 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. Hokuryo Co's current PB Ratio of 0.98 is 27.4% 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 Hokuryo 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. Hokuryo Co's current PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,469.92, compared to a current price of 円2,036.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 27.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.35. Hokuryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384), the current PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jul. 15, 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,036.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,469.92.
GuruFocus considers Hokuryo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1384:
PB Ratio: 0.98 (34% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: 円1,469.92 vs. price of 円2,036.00 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#695 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1384 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hokuryo Co Ltd is a livestock company engaged in the production and sale of eggs, processed eggs, and meat products in Japan. It offers broiler, pork, beef, and ham sausage products. It produces and sells eggs for household, hotel, restaurant, bread, and cake consumption.
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