Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) PS Ratio: 1.16 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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FSE:9242 Media Research Institute Inc FSE:9242
78 GF Score
Price 円1,530.00
GF Value 円1,893.51
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Media Research Institute PS Ratio?

Media Research Institute FSE:9242 78 PS Ratio is 1.16 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates FSE:9242 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,893.51. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,064 Business Services companies, Media Research Institute ranks worse than 63.72% on this metric.

The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Media Research Institute's share price is 円1530.00. Media Research Institute's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,322.24. Hence, Media Research Institute's PS Ratio for today is 1.16.

Good Sign:

Media Research Institute Inc stock PS Ratio (=1.55) is close to 1-year low of 1.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Media Research Institute's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FSE:9242' s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21   Med: 2.04   Max: 80.07
Current: 1.53

During the past 7 years, Media Research Institute's highest PS Ratio was 80.07. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 2.04.

FSE:9242's PS Ratio is ranked worse than
63.72% of 1064 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1 vs FSE:9242: 1.53

Media Research Institute's Revenue per Sharefor the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円866.95. Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,322.24.

During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Media Research Institute was 56.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 24.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year.

During the past 7 years, Media Research Institute's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 24.60% per year. The lowest was 4.70% per year. And the median was 10.80% per year.

Back to Basics: PS Ratio


Media Research Institute  (FSE:9242) PS Ratio Explanation

The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.

When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.

Similar to the PE Ratio or Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow , the PS Ratio measures the valuation based on the earning power of the company. This is where it is different from the PB Ratio , which measures the valuation based on the company's balance sheet.


Be Aware

The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.


Media Research Institute PS Ratio Related Terms


Media Research Institute PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Research Institute's PS 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.

Media Research Institute PS Ratio Chart

Media Research Institute Annual Data
Trend Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 1.84 2.07 1.67 1.08

Media Research Institute Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FSE:9242 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: PS Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Media Research Institute's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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.


Media Research Institute PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Media Research Institute's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Media Research Institute's PS Ratio falls into.


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Media Research Institute PS Ratio Calculation

The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.

Media Research Institute's PS Ratio for today is calculated as

PS Ratio=Share Price/Revenue per Share (TTM)
=1530.00/1322.242
=1.16

Media Research Institute's Share Price of today is 円1530.00.
Media Research Institute's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,322.24.

* 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:

PS Ratio=Market Cap/Revenue

The Revenue here is for the trailing 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PS Ratio →
What does a PS Ratio of 1.16 mean?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a PS Ratio of 1.16 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Media Research Institute and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, Media Research Institute's PS Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 80.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #678 out of 1064 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Media Research Institute's PS Ratio too high?
Media Research Institute's current PS Ratio of 1.16 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 80.07. The Business Services industry median PS Ratio is 1.00. Media Research Institute's value of 1.16 is 16% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #678 out of 1064 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Research Institute has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Research Institute's PS Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #678 out of 1064 companies for PS Ratio. This places Media Research Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.00. Media Research Institute's value of 1.16 is 16% above this benchmark. Historically, Media Research Institute's own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 80.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Media Research Institute 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 PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.00, based on 1,064 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Media Research Institute's current PS Ratio of 1.16 is 16% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Media Research Institute and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Research Institute's current PS Ratio is 1.16, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Research Institute stock overvalued right now?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a current PS Ratio of 1.16. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,893.51, compared to a current price of 円1,530.00 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.16, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 16% above the Business Services industry median of 1.00. Media Research Institute's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Media Research Institute (FSE:9242), the current PS Ratio is 1.16 as of Jul. 28, 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Research Institute stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,530.00 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,893.51.

Key valuation signals for FSE:9242:

  • PS Ratio: 1.16 (43% below median its 10-year median of 2.04)
  • GF Value™: 円1,893.51 vs. price of 円1,530.00 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16% above the Business Services median (#678 of 1064)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Research Institute Business Description

Other Exchanges 9242:Japan
Address 2-8-1 Daimyo, 6th Floor, Higo Tenjinho Building, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka, JPN, 810-0041
Media Research Institute Inc is mainly involved in the planning of job hunting events for technical college and university students.
78GF Score

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