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Hokushin CoTSE:7897 -2.94%53 PS Ratio is 0.27 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:7897 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円102.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Hokushin Co ranks better than 76.87% 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, Hokushin Co's share price is 円99.00.
Hokushin Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円362.15. Hence, Hokushin Co's PS Ratio for today is 0.27.
Good Sign:
Hokushin Co Ltd stock PS Ratio (=0.27) is close to 2-year low of 0.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokushin Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7897'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, Hokushin Co's highest PS Ratio was 0.67. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.35.
TSE:7897's PS Ratio is ranked better than 76.87% of 281
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.62
vs TSE:7897: 0.27
Hokushin Co Ltd revenue per share has been in decline over the past 3 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Hokushin Co was 0.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -7.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Hokushin Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. The lowest was -50.80% per year. And the median was -0.55% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) 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.
Hokushin Co PS Ratio Related Terms
Hokushin Co PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokushin 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 Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Hokushin 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.
Hokushin Co PS Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Hokushin Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokushin 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.
Hokushin Co's Share Price of today is 円99.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hokushin Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円362.15.
* 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:
Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) has a PS Ratio of 0.27 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Hokushin Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Hokushin Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #65 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Hokushin Co's PS Ratio too high?
Hokushin Co's current PS Ratio of 0.27 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.67. The Forest Products industry median PS Ratio is 0.62. Hokushin Co's value of 0.27 is 56.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #65 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hokushin Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokushin Co's PS Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #65 out of 281 companies for PS Ratio. This places Hokushin Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.62. Hokushin Co's value of 0.27 is 56.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hokushin Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.62, Hokushin 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 Forest Products company?
The median PS Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.62, based on 281 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. Hokushin Co's current PS Ratio of 0.27 is 56.5% 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 Hokushin Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokushin Co's current PS Ratio is 0.27, which is 23% below 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 Hokushin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円102.83, compared to a current price of 円99.00 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.27, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 56.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.62. Hokushin Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897), the current PS Ratio is 0.27 as of Jul. 20, 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円99.00 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円102.83.
GuruFocus considers Hokushin Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7897:
PS Ratio: 0.27 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: 円102.83 vs. price of 円99.00 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.5% below the Forest Products median (#65 of 281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7897 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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