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Sekichu CoTSE:9976 +0.37%69 PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:9976 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,197.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,076 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sekichu Co ranks better than 87.08% 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), Sekichu Co's share price is 円1077.00. Sekichu Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,196.10. Hence, Sekichu Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.49.
Good Sign:
Sekichu Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.47) is close to 10-year low of 0.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sekichu Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9976'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.62 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, Sekichu Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.62.
TSE:9976's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.08% of 1076
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs TSE:9976: 0.48
During the past 12 months, Sekichu Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sekichu Co was 3.40% per year. The lowest was -4.80% per year. And the median was 2.30% 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.
Sekichu Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Sekichu Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sekichu 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 Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Sekichu 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.
Sekichu Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sekichu Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekichu 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.
Sekichu 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.
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) has a PB Ratio of 0.49 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 Sekichu Co and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Sekichu Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #139 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Sekichu Co's PB Ratio too high?
Sekichu Co's current PB Ratio of 0.49 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Sekichu Co's value of 0.49 is 66.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #139 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sekichu Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekichu Co's PB Ratio compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #139 out of 1076 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sekichu Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Sekichu Co's value of 0.49 is 66.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sekichu Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Sekichu 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 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. Sekichu Co's current PB Ratio of 0.49 is 66.3% 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 Sekichu 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. Sekichu Co's current PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekichu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,197.54, compared to a current price of 円1,077.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 66.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. Sekichu Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976), the current PB Ratio is 0.49 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,077.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,197.54.
GuruFocus considers Sekichu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9976:
PB Ratio: 0.49 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: 円1,197.54 vs. price of 円1,077.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#139 of 1076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekichu Co Ltd operates do-it-yourself stores, which provide wood, household items, housing materials, paints, gardening, plants, exteriors, and pet supplies. It also provides utensils, car articles, bicycles, and sports and leisure-time articles. The company operates in two segments, which include the Home Center Business handles a wide range of lifestyle-related products, including DIY supplies, household goods, car accessories, bicycles, leisure goods, and more. The Real Estate Leasing Business involves leasing real estate owned and managed by the company, as well as planning, constructing, and managing commercial facilities.
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