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Yamato InternationalTSE:8127 +0.17%57 PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:8127 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円314.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Yamato International ranks better than 68.77% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Yamato International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Yamato International was 2.80% per year. The lowest was -6.90% per year. And the median was 1.05% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Yamato International (TSE:8127) 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.
Yamato International PB Ratio Related Terms
Yamato International PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamato International'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Yamato International'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.
Yamato International PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamato International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamato International'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.
Yamato International (TSE:8127) has a PB Ratio of 0.68 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Yamato International and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Yamato International's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #312 out of 999 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Yamato International's PB Ratio too high?
Yamato International's current PB Ratio of 0.68 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.79. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Yamato International's value of 0.68 is 37% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #312 out of 999 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamato International has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamato International's PB Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #312 out of 999 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Yamato International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Yamato International's value of 0.68 is 37% below this benchmark. Historically, Yamato International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Yamato International 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.08, based on 999 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. Yamato International's current PB Ratio of 0.68 is 37% 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 Yamato International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamato International's current PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamato International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato International (TSE:8127) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円314.41, compared to a current price of 円597.00 — trading 89.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 37% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.08. Yamato International's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 11 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 Yamato International (TSE:8127), the current PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 17, 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 Yamato International (TSE:8127) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円597.00 is trading 89.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円314.41.
GuruFocus considers Yamato International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8127:
PB Ratio: 0.68 (55% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: 円314.41 vs. price of 円597.00 (89.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#312 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8127 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamato International Inc is a Japan-based apparel manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in planning, manufacturing, and sale of apparel products centering on casual wear. It offers shirt fabrics, knitting sweaters, outerwear, bottoms, and accessories for men, ladies, and kids under the brand Crocodile, Crocodile ladies, Switch Motion, Crocodile Sports, Crocodile chic, Crocodile Three Days, CITERA, Penfield, and Lightning Bolt.
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