Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) GF Value Rank: 5 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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FSE:9942 Joyfull Co Ltd FSE:9942
60 GF Score
Price 円1,318.00
GF Value 円956.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Joyfull Co GF Value Rank?

Joyfull Co FSE:9942 +0.30% 60 GF Value Rank is 5 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FSE:9942 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円956.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Joyfull Co has the GF Value Rank of 5.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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FSE:9942 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Joyfull Co's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Joyfull Co GF Value Rank vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Joyfull Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Joyfull Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 5 mean?
Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) has a GF Value Rank of 5 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Joyfull Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Joyfull Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Joyfull Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Joyfull Co's current GF Value Rank of 5 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Joyfull Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Joyfull Co's GF Value Rank compare to MCD and SBUX?
Joyfull Co's GF Value Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Joyfull Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Restaurants company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Joyfull Co and its competitors. Joyfull Co's current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Joyfull Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円956.32, compared to a current price of 円1,318.00 — trading 37.8% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Joyfull Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Joyfull Co (FSE:9942), the current GF Value Rank is 5 as of Aug. 08, 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 Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Joyfull Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,318.00 is trading 37.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円956.32. GuruFocus considers Joyfull Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:9942:

  • GF Value Rank: 5 (38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: 円956.32 vs. price of 円1,318.00 (37.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9942 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Joyfull Co Business Description

Address 1-1-45 Mitsugawashinmachi, Oita Prefecture, Oita, JPN, 870-0141
Joyfull Co Ltd is a Japanese based chain restaurant operator. It is engaged in offering a western-style menu. It offers a lunch menu, grilled lunch, morning menu, the seasonal menu including chicken, beef, pork, meat, snacks, combo meals, alcohol, dessert, cappuccino, black bean tea, among others.
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円1,318.00
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円956.32
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