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ArclandsTSE:9842 +2.35%68 PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates TSE:9842 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,731.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,077 Retail - Cyclical companies, Arclands ranks better than 66.39% 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 (2026-07-18), Arclands's share price is 円1916.00. Arclands's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,032.62. Hence, Arclands's PB Ratio of today is 0.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arclands's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9842'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 0.86 Max: 1.21
Current: 0.94
During the past 13 years, Arclands's highest PB Ratio was 1.21. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.86.
TSE:9842's PB Ratio is ranked better than 66.39% of 1077
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs TSE:9842: 0.94
During the past 12 months, Arclands's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% 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 -2.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Arclands was 12.60% per year. The lowest was -7.80% per year. And the median was 7.30% 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.
Arclands PB Ratio Related Terms
Arclands PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arclands'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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Arclands'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.
Arclands PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arclands's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arclands'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.
Arclands'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.
Arclands (TSE:9842) has a PB Ratio of 0.94 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Arclands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Arclands' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Arclands ranks #362 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Arclands' PB Ratio too high?
Arclands' current PB Ratio of 0.94 is near median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.21. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Arclands' value of 0.94 is 36.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arclands ranks #362 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arclands has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arclands' PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Arclands ranks #362 out of 1077 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Arclands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Arclands' value of 0.94 is 36.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Arclands' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Arclands 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.47, based on 1,077 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. Arclands's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is 36.1% 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 Arclands and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arclands's current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arclands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arclands (TSE:9842) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,731.82, compared to a current price of 円1,916.00 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 36.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.47. Arclands' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Arclands (TSE:9842), the current PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jul. 18, 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 Arclands (TSE:9842) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arclands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,916.00 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,731.82.
GuruFocus considers Arclands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9842:
PB Ratio: 0.94 (near median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: 円1,731.82 vs. price of 円1,916.00 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#362 of 1077)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9842 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arclands Corp, formerly Arcland Sakamoto Co Ltd, retails and wholesales general and Do It Yourself (DIY) products. The company operates an online shop, wholesale business, arts and crafts and specialty store, supermarket, drug store, and restaurants. The company, through these outlets, offers the over-the-counter sale of DIY related products, gardening equipment, pet supplies, home supplies, and specialty foods. It also manages the Katsuya shop that specializes in fried pork.
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