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Nishimatsuya Chain CoTSE:7545 +1.41%71 PB Ratio is 1.21 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:7545 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,328.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,077 Retail - Cyclical companies, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks better than 58.5% on this metric.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.21) is close to 3-year low of 1.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nishimatsuya Chain Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7545'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 1.3 Max: 1.76
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.76. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.30.
TSE:7545's PB Ratio is ranked better than 58.5% of 1077
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs TSE:7545: 1.20
During the past 12 months, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nishimatsuya Chain Co was 14.60% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 6.05% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) 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.
* 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 Retail subindustry, Nishimatsuya Chain 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.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nishimatsuya Chain 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.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) has a PB Ratio of 1.21 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nishimatsuya Chain Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #447 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Nishimatsuya Chain Co's PB Ratio too high?
Nishimatsuya Chain Co's current PB Ratio of 1.21 is near median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 1.76. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's value of 1.21 is 17.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #447 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nishimatsuya Chain Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishimatsuya Chain Co's PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #447 out of 1077 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Nishimatsuya Chain Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's value of 1.21 is 17.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Nishimatsuya Chain 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.47, based on 1,077 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. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's current PB Ratio of 1.21 is 17.7% 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's current PB Ratio is 1.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nishimatsuya Chain Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,328.72, compared to a current price of 円2,019.00 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 17.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.47. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545), the current PB Ratio is 1.21 as of Jul. 18, 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishimatsuya Chain Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,019.00 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,328.72.
GuruFocus considers Nishimatsuya Chain Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7545:
PB Ratio: 1.21 (near median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: 円2,328.72 vs. price of 円2,019.00 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#447 of 1077)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7545 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Ltd is a Japanese retailer that sells clothing and other goods for children and babies. The company also manufactures items for its private-label brand. Apparel includes outerwear, underwear, pajamas, hats, shoes, and maternity clothing. Other products include hygiene products, toys, strollers, high chairs, and bedroom items. Nishimatsuya has nearly 1,000 stores throughout Japan, in Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Tohoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Hokuriku, and Chugoku. The company also has a substantial e-commerce business.
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