KOBNF (Kobe Bussan Co) Growth Rank: 7 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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KOBNF Kobe Bussan Co Ltd KOBNF
82 GF Score
Price $24.10
GF Value $37.58
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What is Kobe Bussan Co Growth Rank?

Kobe Bussan Co KOBNF 82 Growth Rank is 7 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates KOBNF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.58. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Kobe Bussan Co has the Growth Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

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KOBNF vs KR: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan Co's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth 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.

Kobe Bussan Co Growth Rank vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Bussan Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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What does a Growth Rank of 7 mean?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a Growth Rank of 7 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Kobe Bussan Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 10.00 to 10.00.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's Growth Rank too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current Growth Rank of 7 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's Growth Rank compare to KR?
Kobe Bussan Co's Growth Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Kobe Bussan Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 10.00 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 Growth Rank for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Growth 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. Kobe Bussan Co's current Growth Rank is 7, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current Growth Rank of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.58, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 7, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current Growth Rank is 7 as of Aug. 12, 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.58.

Key valuation signals for KOBNF:

  • Growth Rank: 7 (30% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: $37.58 vs. price of $24.10 (35.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Kobe Bussan Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3038:Japan
Address 125-1 Hirano, Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa, JPN, 675-0063
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
82GF Score

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