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Smartvalue CoTSE:9417 40 PB Ratio is 2.25 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 2.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:9417 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円399.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,629 Software companies, Smartvalue Co ranks better than 53.02% 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 (2026-07-16), Smartvalue Co's share price is 円319.00. Smartvalue Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円141.79. Hence, Smartvalue Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.25.
Warning Sign:
Smartvalue Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.26) is close to 1-year high of 2.4.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smartvalue Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9417'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59 Med: 2.35 Max: 5.49
Current: 2.25
During the past 12 years, Smartvalue Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.49. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 2.35.
TSE:9417's PB Ratio is ranked better than 53.02% of 2629
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs TSE:9417: 2.25
During the past 12 months, Smartvalue Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Smartvalue Co was 24.00% per year. The lowest was -17.20% per year. And the median was 4.80% 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.
Smartvalue Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Smartvalue Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smartvalue 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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Smartvalue 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.
Smartvalue Co PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Smartvalue Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smartvalue 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.
Smartvalue 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.
Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417) has a PB Ratio of 2.25 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Smartvalue Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.35. Over the past decade, Smartvalue Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 5.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Smartvalue Co ranks #1235 out of 2629 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Smartvalue Co's PB Ratio too high?
Smartvalue Co's current PB Ratio of 2.25 is near median its 10-year median of 2.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 5.49. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Smartvalue Co's value of 2.25 is 7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smartvalue Co ranks #1235 out of 2629 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smartvalue Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartvalue Co's PB Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Smartvalue Co ranks #1235 out of 2629 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Smartvalue Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Smartvalue Co's value of 2.25 is 7% below this benchmark. Historically, Smartvalue Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 5.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Smartvalue 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.42, based on 2,629 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. Smartvalue Co's current PB Ratio of 2.25 is 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 Smartvalue Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smartvalue Co's current PB Ratio is 2.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smartvalue Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円399.29, compared to a current price of 円319.00 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 7% below the Software industry median of 2.42. Smartvalue Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417), the current PB Ratio is 2.25 as of Jul. 16, 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 Smartvalue Co (TSE:9417) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartvalue Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円319.00 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円399.29.
GuruFocus considers Smartvalue Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9417:
PB Ratio: 2.25 (near median its 10-year median of 2.35)
GF Value™: 円399.29 vs. price of 円319.00 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7% below the Software median (#1235 of 2629)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smartvalue Co Ltd provides cloud solutions in Japan. The group has three reportable segments: Digital Government, Mobility Services, and Smart Venue. The Digital Government segment offers Gabakura, a cloud suite that supports local governments in digitalizing administration and promoting open governance. The Mobility Services segment provides connected car solutions and platforms such as CIEMS Series and Kuruma Base. The Smart Venue segment focuses on creating new venue concepts in partnership with government initiatives, including the GLION ARENA KOBE project.
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