Shobunsha HoldingsTSE:9475 +1.00%55 PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:9475 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円424.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 924 Media - Diversified companies, Shobunsha Holdings ranks better than 76.73% on this metric.
Shobunsha Holdings Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.63) is close to 1-year low of 0.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shobunsha Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9475'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.58 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, Shobunsha Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 0.87. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.58.
TSE:9475's PB Ratio is ranked better than 76.73% of 924
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs TSE:9475: 0.64
During the past 12 months, Shobunsha Holdings'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 11.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shobunsha Holdings was 11.10% per year. The lowest was -14.80% per year. And the median was -8.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) 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.
Shobunsha Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Shobunsha Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shobunsha Holdings'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 Publishing subindustry, Shobunsha Holdings'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.
Shobunsha Holdings PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shobunsha Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shobunsha Holdings'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.
Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) has a PB Ratio of 0.63 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 Shobunsha Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Shobunsha Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #215 out of 924 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Shobunsha Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Shobunsha Holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.63 is near median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.87. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Shobunsha Holdings' value of 0.63 is 51.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #215 out of 924 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shobunsha Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shobunsha Holdings' PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shobunsha Holdings ranks #215 out of 924 companies for PB Ratio. This places Shobunsha Holdings in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Shobunsha Holdings' value of 0.63 is 51.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Shobunsha Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Shobunsha Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.29, based on 924 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. Shobunsha Holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.63 is 51.2% 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 Shobunsha Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shobunsha Holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shobunsha Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円424.38, compared to a current price of 円503.00 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 51.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.29. Shobunsha Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475), the current PB Ratio is 0.63 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 Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円503.00 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円424.38.
GuruFocus considers Shobunsha Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9475:
PB Ratio: 0.63 (near median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: 円424.38 vs. price of 円503.00 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#215 of 924)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9475 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shobunsha Holdings Inc, formerly Shobunsha Publications Inc. engages in the planning, production, publishing, and sale of maps, magazines, guidebooks and digital databases. It operates through the following business divisions: Publishing and Electronics. The Publishing division produces and merchandises maps, guidebooks, manuals, and special order products. The Electronics division produces and offers online travel guides and online maps through websites; hotel booking services; applications for mobile phones; digital content; maps and geographical information systems and mapping, and car navigation software.
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