BroadBand SecurityTSE:4398 -0.08%77 PB Ratio is 2.48 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:4398 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,513.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,626 Software companies, BroadBand Security ranks worse than 51.33% on this metric.
BroadBand Security Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.47) is close to 10-year low of 2.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for BroadBand Security's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4398'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.47 Med: 4.93 Max: 32
Current: 2.48
During the past 10 years, BroadBand Security's highest PB Ratio was 32.00. The lowest was 2.47. And the median was 4.93.
TSE:4398's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.33% of 2626
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs TSE:4398: 2.48
During the past 12 months, BroadBand Security's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% 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 17.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of BroadBand Security was 111.30% per year. The lowest was 11.20% per year. And the median was 22.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
BroadBand Security (TSE:4398) 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.
BroadBand Security PB Ratio Related Terms
BroadBand Security PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BroadBand Security'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, BroadBand Security'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.
BroadBand Security PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, BroadBand Security's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BroadBand Security'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.
BroadBand Security (TSE:4398) has a PB Ratio of 2.48 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on BroadBand Security and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.93. Over the past decade, BroadBand Security's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.47 to 32.00. According to the industry distribution chart, BroadBand Security ranks #1348 out of 2626 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is BroadBand Security's PB Ratio too high?
BroadBand Security's current PB Ratio of 2.48 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 32.00. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.40. BroadBand Security's value of 2.48 is 3.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BroadBand Security ranks #1348 out of 2626 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BroadBand Security has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BroadBand Security's PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BroadBand Security ranks #1348 out of 2626 companies for PB Ratio. This places BroadBand Security in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.40. BroadBand Security's value of 2.48 is 3.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BroadBand Security's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.47 to 32.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 2.40, BroadBand Security 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.40, based on 2,626 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. BroadBand Security's current PB Ratio of 2.48 is 3.3% 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 BroadBand Security and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BroadBand Security's current PB Ratio is 2.48, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BroadBand Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BroadBand Security (TSE:4398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,513.07, compared to a current price of 円1,240.00 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.48, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 3.3% above the Software industry median of 2.40. BroadBand Security's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 BroadBand Security (TSE:4398), the current PB Ratio is 2.48 as of Jul. 11, 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 BroadBand Security (TSE:4398) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BroadBand Security stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,240.00 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,513.07.
GuruFocus considers BroadBand Security to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4398:
PB Ratio: 2.48 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.93)
GF Value™: 円1,513.07 vs. price of 円1,240.00 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.3% above the Software median (#1348 of 2626)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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