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World Holdings CoTSE:2429 81 PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:2429 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,206.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, World Holdings Co ranks better than 72.78% 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 (2026-07-17), World Holdings Co's share price is 円2624.00. World Holdings Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円2,709.33. Hence, World Holdings Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.97.
Warning Sign:
World Holdings Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.97) is close to 2-year high of 1.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Holdings Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2429'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 1.35 Max: 4.89
Current: 0.97
During the past 13 years, World Holdings Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.89. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.35.
TSE:2429's PB Ratio is ranked better than 72.78% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs TSE:2429: 0.97
During the past 12 months, World Holdings Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of World Holdings Co was 36.20% per year. The lowest was -84.70% per year. And the median was 14.40% 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.
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.
World Holdings Co PB Ratio Related Terms
World Holdings Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Holdings 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, World Holdings 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.
World Holdings Co PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, World Holdings Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Holdings 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.
* 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.
World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) has a PB Ratio of 0.97 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on World Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, World Holdings Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 4.89. According to the industry distribution chart, World Holdings Co ranks #285 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is World Holdings Co's PB Ratio too high?
World Holdings Co's current PB Ratio of 0.97 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 4.89. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. World Holdings Co's value of 0.97 is 41.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Holdings Co ranks #285 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, World Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Holdings Co's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, World Holdings Co ranks #285 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This puts World Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. World Holdings Co's value of 0.97 is 41.6% below this benchmark. Historically, World Holdings Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 4.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.66, World Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.66, based on 1,047 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. World Holdings Co's current PB Ratio of 0.97 is 41.6% 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 World Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Holdings Co's current PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,206.36, compared to a current price of 円2,624.00 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 41.6% below the Business Services industry median of 1.66. World Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 World Holdings Co (TSE:2429), the current PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 17, 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 World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,624.00 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,206.36.
GuruFocus considers World Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2429:
PB Ratio: 0.97 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: 円3,206.36 vs. price of 円2,624.00 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% below the Business Services median (#285 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2429 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the human resource and education business, real estate business, Agricultural park business and information communication business. In the human resource and education business, the company offers contract and temporary placement services and management skills for manufacturing and contracting business to other companies. The real estate business area of the company comprises detached housing sales business, residential condominium sale business, property business, building management business and brokerage business.
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