Matsuya CoTSE:8237 +2.59%54 PB Ratio is 3.31 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 2.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:8237 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,170.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,073 Retail - Cyclical companies, Matsuya Co ranks worse than 76.61% 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 (2026-07-09), Matsuya Co's share price is 円1740.00. Matsuya Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円524.93. Hence, Matsuya Co's PB Ratio of today is 3.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Matsuya Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8237'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21 Med: 2.57 Max: 5.35
Current: 3.31
During the past 13 years, Matsuya Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.35. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 2.57.
TSE:8237's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 76.61% of 1073
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.48
vs TSE:8237: 3.31
During the past 12 months, Matsuya Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% 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 Matsuya Co was 22.90% per year. The lowest was -22.90% per year. And the median was 4.70% 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.
Matsuya Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Matsuya Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Matsuya 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 Department Stores subindustry, Matsuya 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.
Matsuya Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Matsuya Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matsuya 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.
Matsuya 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.
Matsuya Co (TSE:8237) has a PB Ratio of 3.31 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Matsuya Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 2.57. Over the past decade, Matsuya Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 5.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Matsuya Co ranks #822 out of 1073 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Matsuya Co's PB Ratio too high?
Matsuya Co's current PB Ratio of 3.31 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 5.35. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.48. Matsuya Co's value of 3.31 is 123.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matsuya Co ranks #822 out of 1073 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Matsuya Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matsuya Co's PB Ratio compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Matsuya Co ranks #822 out of 1073 companies for PB Ratio. This places Matsuya Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.48. Matsuya Co's value of 3.31 is 123.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Matsuya Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 5.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.57 vs. the industry median of 1.48, Matsuya 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 - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.48, based on 1,073 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. Matsuya Co's current PB Ratio of 3.31 is 123.6% 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 Matsuya Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matsuya Co's current PB Ratio is 3.31, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matsuya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matsuya Co (TSE:8237) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,170.76, compared to a current price of 円1,740.00 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.31, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 123.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.48. Matsuya Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Matsuya Co (TSE:8237), the current PB Ratio is 3.31 as of Jul. 09, 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 Matsuya Co (TSE:8237) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matsuya Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,740.00 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,170.76.
GuruFocus considers Matsuya Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8237:
PB Ratio: 3.31 (29% above median its 10-year median of 2.57)
GF Value™: 円1,170.76 vs. price of 円1,740.00 (48.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#822 of 1073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Matsuya Co Ltd operates the Matsuya Ginza department store in Japan. It offers fashion products under various luxury brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Miu Miu, as well as traditional handicrafts. It is also engaged in mail-order and related manufacturing, import/export, and wholesale business.
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