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Global InformationTSE:4171 79 PB Ratio is 1.93 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:4171 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,247.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, Global Information ranks worse than 56.92% on this metric.
Global Information Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.93) is close to 2-year high of 1.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Information's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4171'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41 Med: 2.19 Max: 4.07
Current: 1.93
During the past 8 years, Global Information's highest PB Ratio was 4.07. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 2.19.
TSE:4171's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.92% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs TSE:4171: 1.93
During the past 12 months, Global Information's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Global Information was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 6.90% per year. And the median was 14.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Global Information (TSE:4171) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Global Information PB Ratio Related Terms
Global Information PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Information'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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Information'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.
Global Information PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Information's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Information'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.
Global Information (TSE:4171) has a PB Ratio of 1.93 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Global Information and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, Global Information's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 4.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Information ranks #596 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Global Information's PB Ratio too high?
Global Information's current PB Ratio of 1.93 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 4.07. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Global Information's value of 1.93 is 14.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Information ranks #596 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Information has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Information's PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Information ranks #596 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This places Global Information in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Global Information's value of 1.93 is 14.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Information's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 4.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Global Information 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.68, 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. Global Information's current PB Ratio of 1.93 is 14.9% 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 Global Information and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Information's current PB Ratio is 1.93, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information (TSE:4171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,247.80, compared to a current price of 円1,662.00 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.93, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 14.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.68. Global Information's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Global Information (TSE:4171), the current PB Ratio is 1.93 as of Jul. 16, 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 Global Information (TSE:4171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,662.00 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,247.80.
GuruFocus considers Global Information to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4171:
PB Ratio: 1.93 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.19)
GF Value™: 円1,247.80 vs. price of 円1,662.00 (33.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.9% above the Business Services median (#596 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Information Inc is an information service company. It offers comprehensive information services, from providing market research reports, individual surveys, and customized research that meet research needs accurately. The Group has two reportable segments: Market and technology trend information provision business, and Other businesses.
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