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HitoMile CoTSE:7686 74 PB Ratio is 2.43 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 3.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:7686 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円539.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Retail - Defensive companies, HitoMile Co ranks worse than 62.54% 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 (2026-07-16), HitoMile Co's share price is 円417.00. HitoMile Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円171.55. Hence, HitoMile Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.43.
Good Sign:
HitoMile Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.41) is close to 5-year low of 2.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for HitoMile Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7686'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 3.59 Max: 9.56
Current: 2.43
During the past 9 years, HitoMile Co's highest PB Ratio was 9.56. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 3.59.
TSE:7686's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 62.54% of 307
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs TSE:7686: 2.43
During the past 12 months, HitoMile Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HitoMile Co was 21.30% per year. The lowest was -26.40% per year. And the median was -4.35% 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.
HitoMile Co PB Ratio Related Terms
HitoMile Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HitoMile 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 Food Distribution subindustry, HitoMile 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.
HitoMile Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HitoMile Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HitoMile 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.
HitoMile 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.
HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) has a PB Ratio of 2.43 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on HitoMile Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 3.59. Over the past decade, HitoMile Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 9.56. According to the industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #192 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is HitoMile Co's PB Ratio too high?
HitoMile Co's current PB Ratio of 2.43 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 9.56. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. HitoMile Co's value of 2.43 is 45.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #192 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HitoMile Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HitoMile Co's PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #192 out of 307 companies for PB Ratio. This places HitoMile Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. HitoMile Co's value of 2.43 is 45.5% above this benchmark. Historically, HitoMile Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 9.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.59 vs. the industry median of 1.67, HitoMile 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.67, based on 307 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. HitoMile Co's current PB Ratio of 2.43 is 45.5% 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HitoMile Co's current PB Ratio is 2.43, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 3.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HitoMile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円539.76, compared to a current price of 円417.00 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.43, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.59 and 45.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.67. HitoMile Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686), the current PB Ratio is 2.43 as of Jul. 16, 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円417.00 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円539.76.
GuruFocus considers HitoMile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7686:
PB Ratio: 2.43 (32% below median its 10-year median of 3.59)
GF Value™: 円539.76 vs. price of 円417.00 (22.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#192 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HitoMile Co Ltd is engaged in wholesaling and retailing of alcoholic beverages and other food products. The company sells alcoholic beverages, seasonings and food materials to restaurants in Tokyo. Its segments include: Time-Slot Delivery Business; Delivery Business; Storefront Sales Business; and Other Business.
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