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Media Research InstituteTSE:9242 +0.30%78 PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:9242 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,501.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, Media Research Institute ranks better than 57.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Research Institute's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9242'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 1.43 Max: 8.24
Current: 1.41
During the past 7 years, Media Research Institute's highest PB Ratio was 8.24. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.43.
TSE:9242's PB Ratio is ranked better than 57.88% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs TSE:9242: 1.41
During the past 12 months, Media Research Institute's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.30% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Media Research Institute was 45.60% per year. The lowest was 11.60% per year. And the median was 33.95% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Media Research Institute (TSE:9242) 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Media Research Institute'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.
Media Research Institute PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Media Research Institute's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Research Institute'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.
Media Research Institute (TSE:9242) has a PB Ratio of 1.41 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Media Research Institute and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Media Research Institute's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 8.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #441 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Media Research Institute's PB Ratio too high?
Media Research Institute's current PB Ratio of 1.41 is near median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 8.24. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Media Research Institute's value of 1.41 is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #441 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Research Institute has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Research Institute's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #441 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Media Research Institute in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Media Research Institute's value of 1.41 is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Media Research Institute's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 8.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Media Research Institute 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.65, based on 1,047 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. Media Research Institute's current PB Ratio of 1.41 is 14.5% 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 Media Research Institute and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Research Institute's current PB Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Research Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Research Institute (TSE:9242) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,501.13, compared to a current price of 円2,020.00 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 14.5% below the Business Services industry median of 1.65. Media Research Institute's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Media Research Institute (TSE:9242), the current PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 26, 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 Media Research Institute (TSE:9242) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Research Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,020.00 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,501.13.
GuruFocus considers Media Research Institute to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9242:
PB Ratio: 1.41 (near median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: 円2,501.13 vs. price of 円2,020.00 (19.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% below the Business Services median (#441 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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