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The Kosei Securities CoTSE:8617 -0.17%65 PS Ratio is 4.85 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 9.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:8617 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円840.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Capital Markets companies, The Kosei Securities Co ranks worse than 55.79% 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, The Kosei Securities Co's share price is 円572.00.
The Kosei Securities Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円117.98. Hence, The Kosei Securities Co's PS Ratio for today is 4.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kosei Securities Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8617'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.11 Med: 9.31 Max: 552.31
Current: 4.85
During the past 13 years, The Kosei Securities Co's highest PS Ratio was 552.31. The lowest was 3.11. And the median was 9.31.
TSE:8617's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 55.79% of 760
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 4.11
vs TSE:8617: 4.85
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of The Kosei Securities Co was 99.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 36.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -1.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, The Kosei Securities Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -22.30% per year. And the median was -7.95% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) 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.
* 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 Capital Markets subindustry, The Kosei Securities 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.
The Kosei Securities Co PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, The Kosei Securities Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kosei Securities 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.
The Kosei Securities Co's Share Price of today is 円572.00. The Kosei Securities Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円117.98.
* 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:
The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) has a PS Ratio of 4.85 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on The Kosei Securities Co and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 9.31. Over the past decade, The Kosei Securities Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 3.11 to 552.31. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #424 out of 760 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is The Kosei Securities Co's PS Ratio too high?
The Kosei Securities Co's current PS Ratio of 4.85 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 9.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.11 to a high of 552.31. The Capital Markets industry median PS Ratio is 4.11. The Kosei Securities Co's value of 4.85 is 18% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #424 out of 760 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kosei Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kosei Securities Co's PS Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #424 out of 760 companies for PS Ratio. This places The Kosei Securities Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 4.11. The Kosei Securities Co's value of 4.85 is 18% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kosei Securities Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 3.11 to 552.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.31 vs. the industry median of 4.11, The Kosei Securities 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 PS Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 4.11, based on 760 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. The Kosei Securities Co's current PS Ratio of 4.85 is 18% 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 The Kosei Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median PS Ratio is 4.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kosei Securities Co's current PS Ratio is 4.85, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 9.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kosei Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円840.40, compared to a current price of 円572.00 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 4.85, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 9.31 and 18% above the Capital Markets industry median of 4.11. The Kosei Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617), the current PS Ratio is 4.85 as of Jul. 21, 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 The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kosei Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円572.00 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円840.40.
GuruFocus considers The Kosei Securities Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8617:
PS Ratio: 4.85 (48% below median its 10-year median of 9.31)
GF Value™: 円840.40 vs. price of 円572.00 (31.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18% above the Capital Markets median (#424 of 760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8617 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Kosei Securities Co Ltd operates in the capital market industry. The company provides brokerage service, underwriting service, and other services related to securities.
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