Japan Asia Investment CoTSE:8518 -0.79%49 PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:8518 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円135.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,602 Asset Management companies, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks better than 92.2% on this metric.
Japan Asia Investment Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.44) is close to 3-year low of 0.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Asia Investment Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8518'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.69 Max: 2.9
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, Japan Asia Investment Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.90. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.69.
TSE:8518's PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.2% of 1602
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs TSE:8518: 0.44
During the past 12 months, Japan Asia Investment Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Japan Asia Investment Co was 51.80% per year. The lowest was -56.80% per year. And the median was 2.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) 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 Asset Management subindustry, Japan Asia Investment 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.
Japan Asia Investment Co PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Asia Investment Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Asia Investment 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.
Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) has a PB Ratio of 0.43 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Japan Asia Investment Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Japan Asia Investment Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 2.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #125 out of 1602 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Japan Asia Investment Co's PB Ratio too high?
Japan Asia Investment Co's current PB Ratio of 0.43 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 2.90. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Japan Asia Investment Co's value of 0.43 is 54.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #125 out of 1602 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Asia Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Asia Investment Co's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #125 out of 1602 companies for PB Ratio. This places Japan Asia Investment Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Japan Asia Investment Co's value of 0.43 is 54.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Asia Investment Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 2.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Japan Asia Investment 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 an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,602 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. Japan Asia Investment Co's current PB Ratio of 0.43 is 54.7% 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 Japan Asia Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Asia Investment Co's current PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Asia Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円135.45, compared to a current price of 円126.00 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 54.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. Japan Asia Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518), the current PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 11, 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 Japan Asia Investment Co (TSE:8518) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Asia Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円126.00 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円135.45.
GuruFocus considers Japan Asia Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8518:
PB Ratio: 0.43 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: 円135.45 vs. price of 円126.00 (7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.7% below the Asset Management median (#125 of 1602)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8518 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Asia Investment Co Ltd (JAIC) provides growth capital to venture companies and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The company provides various support to achieve growth strategies of the company by utilizing JAIC's resources in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.
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