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Yellow HatTSE:9882 -0.33%87 PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:9882 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,616.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,294 Vehicles & Parts companies, Yellow Hat ranks better than 52.24% 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 (2026-07-20), Yellow Hat's share price is 円1821.00. Yellow Hat's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,448.24. Hence, Yellow Hat's PB Ratio of today is 1.26.
Warning Sign:
Yellow Hat Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.26) is close to 10-year high of 1.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yellow Hat's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9882'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 0.89 Max: 1.28
Current: 1.26
During the past 13 years, Yellow Hat's highest PB Ratio was 1.28. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.89.
TSE:9882's PB Ratio is ranked better than 52.24% of 1294
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs TSE:9882: 1.26
During the past 12 months, Yellow Hat's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% 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 8.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Yellow Hat was 14.00% per year. The lowest was -6.70% per year. And the median was 7.70% 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.
Yellow Hat PB Ratio Related Terms
Yellow Hat PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yellow Hat'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 Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Yellow Hat'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.
Yellow Hat PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yellow Hat's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yellow Hat'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.
Yellow Hat'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.
Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) has a PB Ratio of 1.26 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Yellow Hat and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Yellow Hat's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #618 out of 1294 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Yellow Hat's PB Ratio too high?
Yellow Hat's current PB Ratio of 1.26 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.28. The Vehicles & Parts industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Yellow Hat's value of 1.26 is 7.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #618 out of 1294 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yellow Hat has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Hat's PB Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #618 out of 1294 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Yellow Hat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Yellow Hat's value of 1.26 is 7.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Yellow Hat's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Yellow Hat 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.36, based on 1,294 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. Yellow Hat's current PB Ratio of 1.26 is 7.4% 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 Yellow Hat and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yellow Hat's current PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yellow Hat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,616.21, compared to a current price of 円1,821.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 7.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.36. Yellow Hat's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Yellow Hat (TSE:9882), the current PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Jul. 20, 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 Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,821.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,616.21.
GuruFocus considers Yellow Hat to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9882:
PB Ratio: 1.26 (42% above median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: 円1,616.21 vs. price of 円1,821.00 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#618 of 1294)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9882 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yellow Hat Ltd is a Japanese company involved in selling auto accessories and providing auto service. The products offered by the company include audio and info-entertainment systems, oils and lubricants, safety and maintenance tools, OFF road, racing and karting, chemicals and cleaning, lights and bulbs, bikes, and tires. It offers services including tires services, oil change, foiling, detailing, tinting, audio and video, car wash, AC repair, and maintenance.
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