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Lib Work CoTSE:1431 60 PB Ratio is 3.24 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:1431 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円686.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Real Estate companies, Lib Work Co ranks worse than 90.38% 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 (2026-08-31), Lib Work Co's share price is 円652.00. Lib Work Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円201.13. Hence, Lib Work Co's PB Ratio of today is 3.24.
Good Sign:
Lib Work Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=3.24) is close to 5-year low of 3.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lib Work Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1431'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54 Med: 5.06 Max: 14.63
Current: 3.24
During the past 13 years, Lib Work Co's highest PB Ratio was 14.63. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 5.06.
TSE:1431's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 90.38% of 1716
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs TSE:1431: 3.24
During the past 12 months, Lib Work Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Lib Work Co was 27.20% per year. The lowest was 9.10% per year. And the median was 14.90% 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.
Lib Work Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Lib Work Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lib Work 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 Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lib Work 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.
Lib Work Co PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lib Work Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lib Work 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.
Lib Work 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.
Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) has a PB Ratio of 3.24 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lib Work Co and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 5.06. Over the past decade, Lib Work Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 14.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #1551 out of 1716 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is Lib Work Co's PB Ratio too high?
Lib Work Co's current PB Ratio of 3.24 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 5.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 14.63. The Real Estate industry median PB Ratio is 0.82. Lib Work Co's value of 3.24 is 295.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #1551 out of 1716 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lib Work Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lib Work Co's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #1551 out of 1716 companies for PB Ratio. This places Lib Work Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.82. Lib Work Co's value of 3.24 is 295.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lib Work Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 14.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 0.82, Lib Work 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 Real Estate company?
The median PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.82, based on 1,716 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. Lib Work Co's current PB Ratio of 3.24 is 295.1% 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 Lib Work Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lib Work Co's current PB Ratio is 3.24, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lib Work Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円686.99, compared to a current price of 円652.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.24, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 295.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.82. Lib Work Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Lib Work Co (TSE:1431), the current PB Ratio is 3.24 as of Aug. 31, 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 Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lib Work Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円652.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円686.99.
GuruFocus considers Lib Work Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1431:
PB Ratio: 3.24 (36% below median its 10-year median of 5.06)
GF Value™: 円686.99 vs. price of 円652.00 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 295.1% above the Real Estate median (#1551 of 1716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1431 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lib Work Co Ltd is a real estate development company. It is engaged in the design, construction, sale, and supervision of detached housing properties in Japan.
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