Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) GF Value Rank: 5 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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TSE:7640 Top Culture Co Ltd TSE:7640
44 GF Score
Price 円171.00
GF Value 円127.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Top Culture Co GF Value Rank?

Top Culture Co TSE:7640 -2.29% 44 GF Value Rank is 5 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:7640 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円127.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Top Culture 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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Top Culture Co GF Value Rank Related Terms


TSE:7640 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Top Culture 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.


Top Culture Co GF Value Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Top Culture Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Top Culture 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?
Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) has a GF Value Rank of 5 as of Aug. 04, 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 Top Culture Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Top Culture Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Top Culture Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Top Culture Co's current GF Value Rank of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Top Culture Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Top Culture Co's GF Value Rank compare to CASY and WSM?
Top Culture Co's GF Value Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Top Culture 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Top Culture Co and its competitors. Top Culture Co's current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Top Culture Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円127.58, compared to a current price of 円171.00 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Top Culture Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Top Culture Co (TSE:7640), the current GF Value Rank is 5 as of Aug. 04, 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 Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Culture Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円171.00 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円127.58. GuruFocus considers Top Culture Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7640:

  • GF Value Rank: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: 円127.58 vs. price of 円171.00 (34% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7640 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Top Culture Co Business Description

Address 4-9-1 Kobari, Nishi ward, Niigata, JPN, 950-2022
Top Culture Co Ltd is a speciality retail company. The firm mainly sells books, stationery, music and video software. The company owns and operates approximately 74 retail stores in Japan. In addition, the company is engaged in the management of sports facilities and maintenance of store facilities. Its reportable segments are: Tsutaya Bookstore Business, Games and trading cards business, Sports-related business, Visiting nurse business, and Catering business.
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