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World CoTSE:3612 +0.62%72 PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates TSE:3612 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,488.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,080 Retail - Cyclical companies, World Co ranks better than 56.67% 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 (2026-07-21), World Co's share price is 円1617.00. World Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円1,303.29. Hence, World Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.24.
Warning Sign:
World Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.23) is close to 5-year high of 1.3.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3612'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.72 Max: 3.13
Current: 1.24
During the past 11 years, World Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.13. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.72.
TSE:3612's PB Ratio is ranked better than 56.67% of 1080
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs TSE:3612: 1.24
During the past 12 months, World Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 41.80% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of World Co was 154.30% per year. The lowest was -0.30% per year. And the median was 25.00% 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 Co PB Ratio Related Terms
World Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World 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 Department Stores subindustry, World 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 Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, World Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World 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.
World 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.
World Co (TSE:3612) has a PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on World Co and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, World Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #468 out of 1080 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is World Co's PB Ratio too high?
World Co's current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 3.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. World Co's value of 1.24 is 15.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Co ranks #468 out of 1080 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, World Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Co's PB Ratio compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #468 out of 1080 companies for PB Ratio. This puts World Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. World Co's value of 1.24 is 15.1% below this benchmark. Historically, World Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.46, World 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.46, based on 1,080 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 Co's current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 15.1% 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 Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Co's current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co (TSE:3612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,488.89, compared to a current price of 円1,617.00 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 15.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. World Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 World Co (TSE:3612), the current PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Jul. 21, 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 Co (TSE:3612) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,617.00 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,488.89.
GuruFocus considers World Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3612:
PB Ratio: 1.24 (72% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: 円1,488.89 vs. price of 円1,617.00 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#468 of 1080)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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