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Kawase Computer Supplies CoTSE:7851 -1.60%53 PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:7851 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円248.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks better than 95.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kawase Computer Supplies Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7851'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, Kawase Computer Supplies Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.85. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.46.
TSE:7851's PB Ratio is ranked better than 95.22% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs TSE:7851: 0.35
During the past 12 months, Kawase Computer Supplies Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kawase Computer Supplies Co was 1.60% per year. The lowest was -10.00% per year. And the median was -2.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kawase Computer Supplies Co (TSE:7851) 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.
Kawase Computer Supplies Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kawase Computer Supplies Co PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Business Services subindustry, Kawase Computer Supplies 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.
Kawase Computer Supplies Co PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kawase Computer Supplies Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawase Computer Supplies 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.
Kawase Computer Supplies Co (TSE:7851) has a PB Ratio of 0.35 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kawase Computer Supplies Co and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Kawase Computer Supplies Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks #50 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Kawase Computer Supplies Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kawase Computer Supplies Co's current PB Ratio of 0.35 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.85. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's value of 0.35 is 78.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks #50 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kawase Computer Supplies Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawase Computer Supplies Co's PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks #50 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kawase Computer Supplies Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's value of 0.35 is 78.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawase Computer Supplies Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Kawase Computer Supplies 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 1.66, based on 1,047 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. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's current PB Ratio of 0.35 is 78.9% 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 Kawase Computer Supplies Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's current PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawase Computer Supplies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawase Computer Supplies Co (TSE:7851) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円248.49, compared to a current price of 円185.00 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 78.9% below the Business Services industry median of 1.66. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Kawase Computer Supplies Co (TSE:7851), the current PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Jul. 19, 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 Kawase Computer Supplies Co (TSE:7851) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawase Computer Supplies Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円185.00 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円248.49.
GuruFocus considers Kawase Computer Supplies Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7851:
PB Ratio: 0.35 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: 円248.49 vs. price of 円185.00 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% below the Business Services median (#50 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7851 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawase Computer Supplies Co Ltd provides comprehensive Business Process Outsourcing service through print communication. It's business include data printing service, variable printing, cloud information processing, business form, web to print solution. It provides information processing products and services in Japan. It also offers business forms and paper products for computers as well as sells office equipment and related ancillary services.
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