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Papyless CoTSE:3641 -0.21%66 PS Ratio is 0.57 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:3641 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円804.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Media - Diversified companies, Papyless Co ranks better than 69.54% 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, Papyless Co's share price is 円955.00.
Papyless Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 円1,661.63. Hence, Papyless Co's PS Ratio for today is 0.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Papyless Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3641'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.68 Max: 3.19
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, Papyless Co's highest PS Ratio was 3.19. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.68.
TSE:3641's PS Ratio is ranked better than 69.54% of 998
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.095
vs TSE:3641: 0.57
Papyless Co Ltd revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Papyless Co was 0.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -8.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -7.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Papyless Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 28.00% per year. The lowest was -76.80% per year. And the median was 15.75% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) 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.
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.
Papyless Co PS Ratio Related Terms
Papyless Co PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Papyless Co'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Papyless Co'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.
Papyless Co PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Papyless Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Papyless Co's PS Ratio falls into.
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.
Papyless Co's Share Price of today is 円955.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Papyless Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 円1,661.63.
* 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:
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) has a PS Ratio of 0.57 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Papyless Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Papyless Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #304 out of 998 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Papyless Co's PS Ratio too high?
Papyless Co's current PS Ratio of 0.57 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 3.19. The Media - Diversified industry median PS Ratio is 1.10. Papyless Co's value of 0.57 is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #304 out of 998 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Papyless Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papyless Co's PS Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #304 out of 998 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Papyless Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.10. Papyless Co's value of 0.57 is 47.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Papyless Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Papyless 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 PS Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.10, based on 998 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. Papyless Co's current PS Ratio of 0.57 is 47.9% 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 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 Papyless Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papyless Co's current PS Ratio is 0.57, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papyless Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co (TSE:3641) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円804.27, compared to a current price of 円955.00 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.57, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 47.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.10. Papyless Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641), the current PS Ratio is 0.57 as of Jul. 23, 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円955.00 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円804.27.
GuruFocus considers Papyless Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3641:
PS Ratio: 0.57 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: 円804.27 vs. price of 円955.00 (18.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#304 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3641 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Papyless Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the sale, rental, and distribution of electronic books (E-books). It offers novel and non-fiction, practical books, photo books, comics, magazines, business and education, audio and picture novels, cartoons, and adult books, as well as photo album books.
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