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Tobu Railway CoTSE:9001 -1.78%74 PB Ratio is 1.00 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:9001 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,938.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Transportation companies, Tobu Railway Co ranks better than 61.24% 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 (2026-07-31), Tobu Railway Co's share price is 円3141.00. Tobu Railway Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円3,148.37. Hence, Tobu Railway Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tobu Railway Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9001'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 1.44 Max: 1.81
Current: 1
During the past 13 years, Tobu Railway Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.81. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.44.
TSE:9001's PB Ratio is ranked better than 61.24% of 965
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27
vs TSE:9001: 1.00
During the past 12 months, Tobu Railway Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Tobu Railway Co was 16.60% per year. The lowest was -0.20% per year. And the median was 7.80% 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.
Tobu Railway Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Tobu Railway Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tobu Railway 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 Railroads subindustry, Tobu Railway 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.
Tobu Railway Co PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Tobu Railway Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tobu Railway 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.
Tobu Railway 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.
Tobu Railway Co (TSE:9001) has a PB Ratio of 1.00 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Tobu Railway Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Tobu Railway Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Tobu Railway Co ranks #374 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Tobu Railway Co's PB Ratio too high?
Tobu Railway Co's current PB Ratio of 1.00 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 1.81. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.27. Tobu Railway Co's value of 1.00 is 21.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tobu Railway Co ranks #374 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tobu Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tobu Railway Co's PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Tobu Railway Co ranks #374 out of 965 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Tobu Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.27. Tobu Railway Co's value of 1.00 is 21.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Tobu Railway Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Tobu Railway 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 965 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. Tobu Railway Co's current PB Ratio of 1.00 is 21.3% 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 Tobu Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tobu Railway Co's current PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tobu Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tobu Railway Co (TSE:9001) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,938.48, compared to a current price of 円3,141.00 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 21.3% below the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Tobu Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Tobu Railway Co (TSE:9001), the current PB Ratio is 1.00 as of Jul. 31, 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 Tobu Railway Co (TSE:9001) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tobu Railway Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,141.00 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,938.48.
GuruFocus considers Tobu Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9001:
PB Ratio: 1.00 (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: 円2,938.48 vs. price of 円3,141.00 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% below the Transportation median (#374 of 965)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tobu Railway Co Ltd is a transportation and industrial company in Japan. The company organises itself into five segments: transportation, leisure, real estate, retail distribution, and others. Transportation, which contributes a portion of revenue, operates passenger transportation services through rail, bus, and taxi, and freight and delivery services. Retail distribution operates department stores and a chain of supermarkets. The leisure segment operates hotels, theme parks, golf courses, and related leisure businesses. The real estate segment leases real estate and operates bicycle and parking lot businesses. The Other business is engaged in the construction industry, electrical work, etc.
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