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Watt Mann CoTSE:9927 67 PB Ratio is 2.32 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:9927 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円867.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,076 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watt Mann Co ranks worse than 67.47% 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 (2026-07-15), Watt Mann Co's share price is 円963.00. Watt Mann Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円414.58. Hence, Watt Mann Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.32.
Warning Sign:
Watt Mann Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.32) is close to 2-year high of 2.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watt Mann Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9927'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 1.04 Max: 3.01
Current: 2.32
During the past 13 years, Watt Mann Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.01. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 1.04.
TSE:9927's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 67.47% of 1076
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs TSE:9927: 2.32
During the past 12 months, Watt Mann Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% 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 7.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Watt Mann Co was 10.40% per year. The lowest was -5.30% per year. And the median was 5.10% 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.
Watt Mann Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Watt Mann Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watt Mann 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Watt Mann 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.
Watt Mann Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watt Mann Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watt Mann 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.
Watt Mann 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.
Watt Mann Co (TSE:9927) has a PB Ratio of 2.32 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Watt Mann Co and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Watt Mann Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Watt Mann Co ranks #726 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Watt Mann Co's PB Ratio too high?
Watt Mann Co's current PB Ratio of 2.32 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 3.01. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Watt Mann Co's value of 2.32 is 59.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watt Mann Co ranks #726 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watt Mann Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watt Mann Co's PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watt Mann Co ranks #726 out of 1076 companies for PB Ratio. This places Watt Mann Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Watt Mann Co's value of 2.32 is 59.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Watt Mann Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Watt Mann 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.46, based on 1,076 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. Watt Mann Co's current PB Ratio of 2.32 is 59.5% 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 Watt Mann Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watt Mann Co's current PB Ratio is 2.32, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watt Mann Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watt Mann Co (TSE:9927) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円867.15, compared to a current price of 円963.00 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.32, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 59.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. Watt Mann Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Watt Mann Co (TSE:9927), the current PB Ratio is 2.32 as of Jul. 15, 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 Watt Mann Co (TSE:9927) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watt Mann Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円963.00 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円867.15.
GuruFocus considers Watt Mann Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9927:
PB Ratio: 2.32 (123% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: 円867.15 vs. price of 円963.00 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#726 of 1076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9927 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watt Mann Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in operating a chain of retail stores offering second-hand products. It is engaged in the sale and purchase of brand products and accessories, furniture, interior products, clothing, sports products CDs, DVDs, videos and game software, among others. The company deals in three product categories, including clothing, consumer electronics and books.
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