Fan Communications (TSE:2461) GF Value Rank: 9 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 125% Above Median

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TSE:2461 Fan Communications Inc TSE:2461
67 GF Score
Price 円398.00
GF Value 円400.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Fan Communications GF Value Rank?

Fan Communications TSE:2461 67 GF Value Rank is 9 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:2461 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円400.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Fan Communications has the GF Value Rank of 9.

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:2461 vs APP, OMC, TTD: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Fan Communications'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.


Fan Communications GF Value Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Fan Communications's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fan Communications's GF Value Rank falls into.


TSE:2461
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 9 mean?
Fan Communications (TSE:2461) has a GF Value Rank of 9 as of Aug. 27, 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 Fan Communications and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Fan Communications' GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Fan Communications' GF Value Rank too high?
Fan Communications' current GF Value Rank of 9 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Fan Communications has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fan Communications' GF Value Rank compare to APP and OMC?
Fan Communications' GF Value Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Fan Communications' 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Fan Communications and its competitors. Fan Communications's current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fan Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fan Communications (TSE:2461) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円400.01, compared to a current price of 円398.00 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Fan Communications' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Fan Communications (TSE:2461), the current GF Value Rank is 9 as of Aug. 27, 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 Fan Communications (TSE:2461) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fan Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円398.00 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円400.01. GuruFocus considers Fan Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2461:

  • GF Value Rank: 9 (125% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: 円400.01 vs. price of 円398.00 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fan Communications Business Description

Address 1-1-8 Shibuya, Aoyama Diamond Building (Reception: 2nd Floor), Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Fan Communications Inc is a Japanese Internet marketing company. The company is developing Internet advertising-related businesses. It has its own media operation and advertising agency and is mainly involved in Internet-based performance marketing ad network services. Its product and services are divided into cost per action ad network business (affiliate advertising, smartphone app install advertising) and cost per click/targeting ad network business (smartphone and network, behavioral targeting supply-side platforms). The company provides advertising through A8.net affiliate advertising service platform and A8app a smartphone application to install for promotions.
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