Waseda Academy CoTSE:4718 +0.90%85 PB Ratio is 2.74 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:4718 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,111.55 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 254 Education companies, Waseda Academy Co ranks worse than 70.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waseda Academy Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4718'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.97 Max: 3.6
Current: 2.74
During the past 13 years, Waseda Academy Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.60. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.97.
TSE:4718's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 70.87% of 254
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.395
vs TSE:4718: 2.74
During the past 12 months, Waseda Academy Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Waseda Academy Co was 10.70% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 6.40% 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.
Waseda Academy Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Waseda Academy Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waseda Academy 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, Waseda Academy 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.
Waseda Academy Co PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waseda Academy Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waseda Academy 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.
* 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.
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) has a PB Ratio of 2.74 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Waseda Academy Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #180 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Waseda Academy Co's PB Ratio too high?
Waseda Academy Co's current PB Ratio of 2.74 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 3.60. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. Waseda Academy Co's value of 2.74 is 96.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #180 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Waseda Academy Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waseda Academy Co's PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #180 out of 254 companies for PB Ratio. This places Waseda Academy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. Waseda Academy Co's value of 2.74 is 96.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Waseda Academy Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 3.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Waseda Academy Co 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 an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.40, 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. Waseda Academy Co's current PB Ratio of 2.74 is 96.4% 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 Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waseda Academy Co's current PB Ratio is 2.74, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waseda Academy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,111.55, compared to a current price of 円2,455.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.74, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 96.4% above the Education industry median of 1.40. Waseda Academy Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718), the current PB Ratio is 2.74 as of Jul. 12, 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,455.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,111.55.
GuruFocus considers Waseda Academy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4718:
PB Ratio: 2.74 (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: 円2,111.55 vs. price of 円2,455.00 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.4% above the Education median (#180 of 254)
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