Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053) PB Ratio: 3.19 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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TSE:3053 Pepper Food Service Co Ltd TSE:3053
46 GF Score
Price 円180.00
GF Value 円129.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Pepper Food Service Co PB Ratio?

Pepper Food Service Co TSE:3053 +0.56% 46 PB Ratio is 3.19 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:3053 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of 円129.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 326 Restaurants companies, Pepper Food Service Co ranks worse than 66.26% 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 (2026-07-14), Pepper Food Service Co's share price is 円180.00. Pepper Food Service Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円56.46. Hence, Pepper Food Service Co's PB Ratio of today is 3.19.

Good Sign:

Pepper Food Service Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=3.19) is close to 1-year low of 3.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pepper Food Service Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3053' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9   Med: 4.89   Max: 48.44
Current: 3.19

During the past 13 years, Pepper Food Service Co's highest PB Ratio was 48.44. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 4.89.

TSE:3053's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.26% of 326 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.405 vs TSE:3053: 3.19

During the past 12 months, Pepper Food Service Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pepper Food Service Co was 113.30% per year. The lowest was -57.60% per year. And the median was 19.40% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Pepper Food Service Co  (TSE:3053) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Pepper Food Service Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Pepper Food Service Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pepper Food Service 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.

Pepper Food Service Co PB Ratio Chart

Pepper Food Service Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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Pepper Food Service Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:3053 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Pepper Food Service 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.


Pepper Food Service Co PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pepper Food Service Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pepper Food Service Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Pepper Food Service Co PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Pepper Food Service Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=180.00/56.46
=3.19

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 3.19 mean?
Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053) has a PB Ratio of 3.19 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Pepper Food Service Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 4.89. Over the past decade, Pepper Food Service Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 48.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepper Food Service Co ranks #216 out of 326 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Pepper Food Service Co's PB Ratio too high?
Pepper Food Service Co's current PB Ratio of 3.19 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 48.44. The Restaurants industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Pepper Food Service Co's value of 3.19 is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepper Food Service Co ranks #216 out of 326 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pepper Food Service Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepper Food Service Co's PB Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Pepper Food Service Co ranks #216 out of 326 companies for PB Ratio. This places Pepper Food Service Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Pepper Food Service Co's value of 3.19 is 32.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pepper Food Service Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 48.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Pepper Food Service 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 Restaurants company?
The median PB Ratio among Restaurants companies is 2.41, based on 326 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. Pepper Food Service Co's current PB Ratio of 3.19 is 32.6% 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 Pepper Food Service Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepper Food Service Co's current PB Ratio is 3.19, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 4.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepper Food Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円129.71, compared to a current price of 円180.00 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.19, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 32.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.41. Pepper Food Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053), the current PB Ratio is 3.19 as of Jul. 14, 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 Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepper Food Service Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円180.00 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円129.71. GuruFocus considers Pepper Food Service Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3053:

  • PB Ratio: 3.19 (35% below median its 10-year median of 4.89)
  • GF Value™: 円129.71 vs. price of 円180.00 (38.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 32.6% above the Restaurants median (#216 of 326)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pepper Food Service Co Business Description

Address 4-1-3 Taihei, Sumida-ku, 17th floor, Olinas Tower, Tokyo, JPN
Pepper Food Service Co Ltd is Japan-based company engaged in the operation of restaurants. The company operates fast food restaurants under the Pepper Lunch brand name in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Macau, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, and Korea. Its segments include Pepper Lunch, Ikinari! Steak, Other Restaurants, and Own-brand products.
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