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Career CoTSE:6198 -1.39%52 PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 2.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:6198 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円282.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,045 Business Services companies, Career Co ranks better than 71.67% 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 (2026-07-30), Career Co's share price is 円213.00. Career Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円220.87. Hence, Career Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.96.
Good Sign:
Career Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.98) is close to 10-year low of 0.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Career Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6198'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 2.27 Max: 27.47
Current: 0.97
During the past 11 years, Career Co's highest PB Ratio was 27.47. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 2.27.
TSE:6198's PB Ratio is ranked better than 71.67% of 1045
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs TSE:6198: 0.97
During the past 12 months, Career Co'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 6.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Career Co was 38.40% per year. The lowest was -1.00% per year. And the median was 7.70% 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.
Career Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Career Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Career 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Career 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.
Career Co PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Career Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Career 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.
Career 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.
Career Co (TSE:6198) has a PB Ratio of 0.96 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Career Co and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 2.27. Over the past decade, Career Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 27.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Career Co ranks #296 out of 1045 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Career Co's PB Ratio too high?
Career Co's current PB Ratio of 0.96 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 2.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 27.47. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Career Co's value of 0.96 is 41.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Career Co ranks #296 out of 1045 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Career Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Career Co's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Career Co ranks #296 out of 1045 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Career Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Career Co's value of 0.96 is 41.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Career Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 27.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.27 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Career 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 a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.65, based on 1,045 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. Career Co's current PB Ratio of 0.96 is 41.8% 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 Career Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Career Co's current PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Career Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Co (TSE:6198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円282.47, compared to a current price of 円213.00 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 2.27 and 41.8% below the Business Services industry median of 1.65. Career Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Career Co (TSE:6198), the current PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 30, 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 Career Co (TSE:6198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円213.00 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円282.47.
GuruFocus considers Career Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6198:
PB Ratio: 0.96 (58% below median its 10-year median of 2.27)
GF Value™: 円282.47 vs. price of 円213.00 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.8% below the Business Services median (#296 of 1045)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Career Co Ltd offers human resources services. The company provides employees staffing and dispatch services; and general worker dispatching, outsourcing, job consulting and advertising, and paid employment introduction services. Career also provides outsourcing services. The company provides personnel primarily for nursing care and medical facilities, building maintenance, equipment management, warehouse, and office support industries.
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