Arbeit-Times CoTSE:2341 -5.88%71 PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates TSE:2341 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円217.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 924 Media - Diversified companies, Arbeit-Times Co ranks better than 52.81% 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 (2026-07-11), Arbeit-Times Co's share price is 円176.00. Arbeit-Times Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円156.14. Hence, Arbeit-Times Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbeit-Times Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2341'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 0.95 Max: 1.55
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, Arbeit-Times Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.55. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.95.
TSE:2341's PB Ratio is ranked better than 52.81% of 924
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs TSE:2341: 1.13
During the past 12 months, Arbeit-Times Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Arbeit-Times Co was 16.70% per year. The lowest was -13.80% per year. And the median was 3.60% 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.
Arbeit-Times Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Arbeit-Times Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbeit-Times 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 Publishing subindustry, Arbeit-Times 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.
Arbeit-Times Co PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arbeit-Times Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbeit-Times 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.
Arbeit-Times 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.
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) has a PB Ratio of 1.13 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Arbeit-Times Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #436 out of 924 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Arbeit-Times Co's PB Ratio too high?
Arbeit-Times Co's current PB Ratio of 1.13 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 1.55. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 1.13 is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #436 out of 924 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arbeit-Times Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbeit-Times Co's PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #436 out of 924 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Arbeit-Times Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 1.13 is 12.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Arbeit-Times Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Arbeit-Times 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.29, based on 924 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. Arbeit-Times Co's current PB Ratio of 1.13 is 12.4% 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 Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbeit-Times Co's current PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbeit-Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円217.88, compared to a current price of 円176.00 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 12.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.29. Arbeit-Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341), the current PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 11, 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円176.00 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円217.88.
GuruFocus considers Arbeit-Times Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2341:
PB Ratio: 1.13 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: 円217.88 vs. price of 円176.00 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#436 of 924)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbeit-Times Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the business of publishing magazines. The company edits and issues free job recruitment magazine under the brand name DOMO. It also provides job-related information through its online websites. In addition, it is also involved in the free paper agent intermediary and direct promotion business activities. The Group has two reportable segments: Information provision business; and Sales promotion support business.
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