Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) GF Value Rank: 10 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 67% Above Median

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TSE:2181 Persol Holdings Co Ltd TSE:2181
86 GF Score
Price 円272.60
GF Value 円296.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Persol Holdings Co GF Value Rank?

Persol Holdings Co TSE:2181 -1.52% 86 GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:2181 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円296.63 (Fairly Valued).

Persol Holdings Co has the GF Value Rank of 10.

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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TSE:2181 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol Holdings 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.


Persol Holdings Co GF Value Rank vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Persol Holdings Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Persol Holdings 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 10 mean?
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a GF Value Rank of 10 as of Jul. 30, 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Persol Holdings Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Persol Holdings Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current GF Value Rank of 10 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's GF Value Rank compare to KFY and RHI?
Persol Holdings Co's GF Value Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Persol Holdings Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 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 Business Services company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Business Services 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. Persol Holdings Co's current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円296.63, compared to a current price of 円272.60 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 30, 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円272.60 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円296.63. GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:

  • GF Value Rank: 10 (67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: 円296.63 vs. price of 円272.60 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Persol Holdings Co Business Description

Address 2-1-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0053
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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