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Chuokeizai-Sha HoldingsTSE:9476 +0.59%55 PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:9476 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円539.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Media - Diversified companies, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks better than 64.89% on this metric.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.89) is close to 10-year high of 0.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9476'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.91
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 0.91. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.47.
TSE:9476's PB Ratio is ranked better than 64.89% of 920
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs TSE:9476: 0.90
During the past 12 months, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings was 3.80% per year. The lowest was -0.80% per year. And the median was 0.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) 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 Publishing subindustry, Chuokeizai-Sha 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.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuokeizai-Sha 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.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) has a PB Ratio of 0.90 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks #323 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.90 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.91. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' value of 0.90 is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks #323 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks #323 out of 920 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' value of 0.90 is 29.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Chuokeizai-Sha 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 1.28, 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. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.90 is 29.7% 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings 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. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円539.19, compared to a current price of 円1,031.00 — trading 91.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 29.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.28. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476), the current PB Ratio is 0.90 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,031.00 is trading 91.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円539.19.
GuruFocus considers Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9476:
PB Ratio: 0.90 (91% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: 円539.19 vs. price of 円1,031.00 (91.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#323 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9476 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company that engages in publishing books and magazines. Its portfolio comprises of books on subjects such as social science, economics, management, law, accounting, and tax.
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