Arcs Co (TSE:9948) GF Value Rank: 6 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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TSE:9948 Arcs Co Ltd TSE:9948
80 GF Score
Price 円3,600.00
GF Value 円3,179.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Arcs Co GF Value Rank?

Arcs Co TSE:9948 +1.98% 80 GF Value Rank is 6 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:9948 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,179.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Arcs Co has the GF Value Rank of 6.

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.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.


TSE:9948 vs DDS: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Arcs 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.


Arcs Co GF Value Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Arcs 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 6 mean?
Arcs Co (TSE:9948) has a GF Value Rank of 6 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 Arcs Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Arcs Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Arcs Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Arcs Co's current GF Value Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Arcs Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcs Co's GF Value Rank compare to DDS?
Arcs Co's GF Value Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Arcs Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 3.00 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 Arcs Co and its competitors. Arcs Co's current GF Value Rank is 6, which is 14% 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 Arcs Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcs Co (TSE:9948) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,179.44, compared to a current price of 円3,600.00 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Arcs Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arcs Co (TSE:9948), the current GF Value Rank is 6 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 Arcs Co (TSE:9948) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcs Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,600.00 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,179.44. GuruFocus considers Arcs Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9948:

  • GF Value Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: 円3,179.44 vs. price of 円3,600.00 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9948 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arcs Co Business Description

Address 11-2-32, Minami 13-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 064-8610
Arcs Co Ltd is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the supermarket business. The company also operates other businesses through subsidiaries, including tourism, building maintenance, real estate leasing, property and casualty insurance, life insurance agency, wholesale, food manufacturing, industrial and general waste collection, and construction businesses. The group operates in a single segment related to retail.
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