Shochiku CoTSE:9601 -0.09%75 PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:9601 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,706.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Media - Diversified companies, Shochiku Co ranks worse than 52.22% 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 (2026-07-09), Shochiku Co's share price is 円10640.00. Shochiku Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円7,872.96. Hence, Shochiku Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.35.
Good Sign:
Shochiku Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.32) is close to 10-year low of 1.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shochiku Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9601'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27 Med: 1.97 Max: 2.97
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, Shochiku Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.97. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 1.97.
TSE:9601's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 52.22% of 923
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs TSE:9601: 1.35
During the past 12 months, Shochiku Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shochiku Co was 7.80% per year. The lowest was -4.60% per year. And the median was 1.80% 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.
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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.
Shochiku Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Shochiku Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shochiku 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 Entertainment subindustry, Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shochiku Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shochiku 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.
Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) has a PB Ratio of 1.35 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shochiku Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Shochiku Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #482 out of 923 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Shochiku Co's PB Ratio too high?
Shochiku Co's current PB Ratio of 1.35 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 2.97. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. Shochiku Co's value of 1.35 is 5.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #482 out of 923 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shochiku Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shochiku Co's PB Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #482 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This places Shochiku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. Shochiku Co's value of 1.35 is 5.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Shochiku Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 2.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Shochiku Co 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 923 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. Shochiku Co's current PB Ratio of 1.35 is 5.5% 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 Shochiku Co 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. Shochiku Co's current PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shochiku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,706.52, compared to a current price of 円10,640.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 5.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.28. Shochiku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601), the current PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jul. 09, 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円10,640.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,706.52.
GuruFocus considers Shochiku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9601:
PB Ratio: 1.35 (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: 円12,706.52 vs. price of 円10,640.00 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#482 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shochiku Co Ltd is a diversified media company that mainly operates in the film and production industry. The company has three business segments, which include Video-related business, theater business, and real estate business. The Video-related business includes the production, sale, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, the production and sale of television films, and BS/CS broadcasting. The theatre segment includes planning, production, and staging of theatrical performances, as well as the placement of actors and talents, and dance. The real estate business segment owns and leases development properties. The other business largely focuses on merchandise sales. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
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