Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) PB Ratio: 1.36 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — 25% Above Median


TSE:4720 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Inc TSE:4720
44 GF Score
Price 円236.00
GF Value 円282.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute PB Ratio?

Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute TSE:4720 -0.42% 44 PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:4720 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円282.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks better than 52.76% 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 (2026-07-08), Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's share price is 円236.00. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円173.27. Hence, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's PB Ratio of today is 1.36.

Good Sign:

Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.36) is close to 1-year low of 1.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4720' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 1.09   Max: 1.69
Current: 1.36

During the past 13 years, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's highest PB Ratio was 1.69. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.09.

TSE:4720's PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.76% of 254 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs TSE:4720: 1.36

During the past 12 months, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute was 5.50% per year. The lowest was -19.80% per year. And the median was -3.75% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute  (TSE:4720) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute PB Ratio Related Terms


Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute'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.

Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute PB Ratio Chart

Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.48 1.56 1.62 1.28 1.45

Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.62 1.32 1.28 1.31 1.45

TSE:4720 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute'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.


Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute PB Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's PB Ratio falls into.


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Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=236.00/173.265
=1.36

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.36 mean?
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) has a PB Ratio of 1.36 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #120 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's PB Ratio too high?
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current PB Ratio of 1.36 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.69. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's value of 1.36 is 2.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #120 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #120 out of 254 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's value of 1.36 is 2.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute 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 1.40, 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. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current PB Ratio of 1.36 is 2.9% 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute 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. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円282.43, compared to a current price of 円236.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 2.9% below the Education industry median of 1.40. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720), the current PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 08, 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円236.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円282.43. GuruFocus considers Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4720:

  • PB Ratio: 1.36 (25% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
  • GF Value™: 円282.43 vs. price of 円236.00 (16.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.9% below the Education median (#120 of 254)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Business Description

Address 22-2 Ekimae Hon-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kawasaki, JPN
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Inc is a Japan-based company that engages in the education business. It provides learning materials support and electronic learning services for elementary and junior high school students.
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