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W TokyoTSE:9159 -0.05%60 PB Ratio is 2.52 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:9159 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,932.11 (Fairly Valued). Among 920 Media - Diversified companies, W Tokyo ranks worse than 74.57% 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 (2026-07-21), W Tokyo's share price is 円1870.00. W Tokyo's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円742.47. Hence, W Tokyo's PB Ratio of today is 2.52.
Good Sign:
W Tokyo Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.52) is close to 5-year low of 2.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for W Tokyo's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9159'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44 Med: 3.32 Max: 13.87
Current: 2.52
During the past 5 years, W Tokyo's highest PB Ratio was 13.87. The lowest was 2.44. And the median was 3.32.
TSE:9159's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 74.57% of 920
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs TSE:9159: 2.52
During the past 12 months, W Tokyo's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 44.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of W Tokyo was 60.70% per year. The lowest was 44.10% per year. And the median was 52.40% 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.
W Tokyo PB Ratio Related Terms
W Tokyo PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for W Tokyo'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, W Tokyo'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.
W Tokyo PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, W Tokyo's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W Tokyo'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.
W Tokyo'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.
W Tokyo (TSE:9159) has a PB Ratio of 2.52 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on W Tokyo and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 3.32. Over the past decade, W Tokyo's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.44 to 13.87. According to the industry distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #686 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is W Tokyo's PB Ratio too high?
W Tokyo's current PB Ratio of 2.52 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 3.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 13.87. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. W Tokyo's value of 2.52 is 96.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #686 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, W Tokyo has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W Tokyo's PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #686 out of 920 companies for PB Ratio. This places W Tokyo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. W Tokyo's value of 2.52 is 96.9% above this benchmark. Historically, W Tokyo's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.44 to 13.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 1.28, W Tokyo 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.28, based on 920 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. W Tokyo's current PB Ratio of 2.52 is 96.9% 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 W Tokyo and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W Tokyo's current PB Ratio is 2.52, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W Tokyo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W Tokyo (TSE:9159) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,932.11, compared to a current price of 円1,870.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.52, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 96.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.28. W Tokyo's overall GF Score™ is 60/100. 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 W Tokyo (TSE:9159), the current PB Ratio is 2.52 as of Jul. 21, 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 W Tokyo (TSE:9159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W Tokyo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,870.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,932.11.
GuruFocus considers W Tokyo to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9159:
PB Ratio: 2.52 (24% below median its 10-year median of 3.32)
GF Value™: 円1,932.11 vs. price of 円1,870.00 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#686 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
W Tokyo Inc is a branding and content production company that continues to create added value by making use of its production know-how, which has grown the Tokyo Girls Collection into Japan's greatest platform. The company's services include the TGC production area, the Content production and branding area, and the Digital advertising area. The company's brands include TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION, Girls Walker, VIRTUAL TGC, TGC AUDITION, TGC SCHOOL, TGC Teen, TGC CAMPUS, and others.
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