Charle Co (TSE:9885) PB Ratio: 0.38 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9885 Charle Co Ltd TSE:9885
58 GF Score
Price 円333.00
GF Value 円407.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Charle Co PB Ratio?

Charle Co TSE:9885 -0.30% 58 PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:9885 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円407.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Charle Co ranks better than 87.56% 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 (2026-07-26), Charle Co's share price is 円333.00. Charle Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円868.86. Hence, Charle Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.38.

Warning Sign:

Charle Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.38) is close to 2-year high of 0.4.

The historical rank and industry rank for Charle Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9885' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.35   Max: 0.72
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, Charle Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.72. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.35.

TSE:9885's PB Ratio is ranked better than
87.56% of 1005 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs TSE:9885: 0.38

During the past 12 months, Charle Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -19.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Charle Co was 5.40% per year. The lowest was -8.20% per year. And the median was 1.40% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Charle Co  (TSE:9885) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Charle Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Charle Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charle 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.

Charle Co PB Ratio Chart

Charle Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.34 0.42 0.35 0.40

Charle Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.42 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.40

TSE:9885 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Charle 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.


Charle Co PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Charle Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Charle Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Charle Co PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Charle Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=333.00/868.857
=0.38

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.38 mean?
Charle Co (TSE:9885) has a PB Ratio of 0.38 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Charle Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Charle Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Charle Co ranks #125 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Charle Co's PB Ratio too high?
Charle Co's current PB Ratio of 0.38 is near median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.72. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Charle Co's value of 0.38 is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charle Co ranks #125 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Charle Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charle Co's PB Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Charle Co ranks #125 out of 1005 companies for PB Ratio. This places Charle Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Charle Co's value of 0.38 is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Charle Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Charle Co 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.06, based on 1,005 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. Charle Co's current PB Ratio of 0.38 is 64.2% 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 Charle Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charle Co's current PB Ratio is 0.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charle Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charle Co (TSE:9885) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円407.66, compared to a current price of 円333.00 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 64.2% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.06. Charle Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Charle Co (TSE:9885), the current PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Jul. 26, 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 Charle Co (TSE:9885) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charle Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円333.00 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円407.66. GuruFocus considers Charle Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9885:

  • PB Ratio: 0.38 (near median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: 円407.66 vs. price of 円333.00 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.2% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#125 of 1005)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9885 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Charle Co Business Description

Address No. 1, No. 2, 3-chome, Suma-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Yasakadai, JPN
Charle Co Ltd sells cosmetics, clothing and mainly the ladies' innerwear. The Company operates door-to-door sale and mail order sale business through its business members, via home party-style fitting sessions for membership and general consumers.
58GF Score

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円333.00
Price
円407.66
GF Value