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Jichodo CoTSE:3597 +1.25%64 PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:3597 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,082.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Jichodo Co ranks better than 69.6% 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), Jichodo Co's share price is 円8900.00. Jichodo Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円13,244.03. Hence, Jichodo Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.67.
Good Sign:
Jichodo Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.67) is close to 3-year low of 0.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jichodo Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3597'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.69 Max: 1.06
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, Jichodo Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.06. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.69.
During the past 12 months, Jichodo Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Jichodo Co was 7.80% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 4.10% 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.
Jichodo Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Jichodo Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jichodo 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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Jichodo 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.
Jichodo Co PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jichodo Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jichodo 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.
Jichodo 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.
Jichodo Co (TSE:3597) has a PB Ratio of 0.67 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 Jichodo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Jichodo Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Jichodo Co ranks #304 out of 1000 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Jichodo Co's PB Ratio too high?
Jichodo Co's current PB Ratio of 0.67 is near median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.06. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Jichodo Co's value of 0.67 is 38% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jichodo Co ranks #304 out of 1000 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jichodo Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jichodo Co's PB Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Jichodo Co ranks #304 out of 1000 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Jichodo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Jichodo Co's value of 0.67 is 38% below this benchmark. Historically, Jichodo Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Jichodo 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.08, based on 1,000 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. Jichodo Co's current PB Ratio of 0.67 is 38% 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 Jichodo Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jichodo Co's current PB Ratio is 0.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jichodo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jichodo Co (TSE:3597) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,082.74, compared to a current price of 円8,900.00 — trading 46.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 38% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.08. Jichodo Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Jichodo Co (TSE:3597), the current PB Ratio is 0.67 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 Jichodo Co (TSE:3597) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jichodo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円8,900.00 is trading 46.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,082.74.
GuruFocus considers Jichodo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3597:
PB Ratio: 0.67 (near median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: 円6,082.74 vs. price of 円8,900.00 (46.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#304 of 1000)
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