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SuRaLa Net CoTSE:3998 -0.32%71 PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 4.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:3998 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円392.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, SuRaLa Net Co ranks better than 63.78% 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 (2026-07-19), SuRaLa Net Co's share price is 円307.00. SuRaLa Net Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円350.07. Hence, SuRaLa Net Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.88.
Good Sign:
SuRaLa Net Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.88) is close to 10-year low of 0.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for SuRaLa Net Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3998'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 4.05 Max: 48.53
Current: 0.88
During the past 11 years, SuRaLa Net Co's highest PB Ratio was 48.53. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 4.05.
TSE:3998's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.78% of 254
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs TSE:3998: 0.88
During the past 12 months, SuRaLa Net Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.50% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of SuRaLa Net Co was 39.00% per year. The lowest was 4.60% per year. And the median was 22.25% 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.
SuRaLa Net Co PB Ratio Related Terms
SuRaLa Net Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SuRaLa Net 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, SuRaLa Net 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.
SuRaLa Net Co PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SuRaLa Net Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SuRaLa Net 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.
SuRaLa Net 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.
SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) has a PB Ratio of 0.88 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SuRaLa Net Co and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 4.05. Over the past decade, SuRaLa Net Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 48.53. According to the industry distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #92 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is SuRaLa Net Co's PB Ratio too high?
SuRaLa Net Co's current PB Ratio of 0.88 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 4.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 48.53. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. SuRaLa Net Co's value of 0.88 is 37.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #92 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SuRaLa Net 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 SuRaLa Net Co's PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #92 out of 254 companies for PB Ratio. This puts SuRaLa Net Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. SuRaLa Net Co's value of 0.88 is 37.6% below this benchmark. Historically, SuRaLa Net Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 48.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.05 vs. the industry median of 1.41, SuRaLa Net 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 an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.41, based on 254 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. SuRaLa Net Co's current PB Ratio of 0.88 is 37.6% 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 SuRaLa Net Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SuRaLa Net Co's current PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SuRaLa Net Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円392.31, compared to a current price of 円307.00 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 4.05 and 37.6% below the Education industry median of 1.41. SuRaLa Net Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998), the current PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Jul. 19, 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 SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SuRaLa Net Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円307.00 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円392.31.
GuruFocus considers SuRaLa Net Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3998:
PB Ratio: 0.88 (78% below median its 10-year median of 4.05)
GF Value™: 円392.31 vs. price of 円307.00 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.6% below the Education median (#92 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SuRaLa Net Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in providing educational services through e-learning and operation consulting, marketing promotion and website operation.
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