Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:7849 Starts Publishing Corp TSE:7849
86 GF Score
Price 円3,490.00
GF Value 円3,954.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Starts Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Starts Publishing TSE:7849 -0.43% 86 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:7849 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,954.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Starts Publishing's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. Starts Publishing's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.36. Starts Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.

Starts Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

Starts Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starts Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Starts Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Starts Publishing Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Starts Publishing Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.41 7.80 0.00 0.00 6.05

TSE:7849 vs NYT, WLY: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.

Starts Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Starts Publishing ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Starts Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=13.41% / 1.36
=9.86%

Starts Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=0.00% / 1.36
=0.00%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 0.00% mean?
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Starts Publishing and its competitors.
Is Starts Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Starts Publishing's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 0.00%. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NYT and WLY?
Starts Publishing's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Media - Diversified company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Starts Publishing and its competitors. Starts Publishing's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,954.10, compared to a current price of 円3,490.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 0.00%. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,490.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,954.10. GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: 円3,954.10 vs. price of 円3,490.00 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Starts Publishing Business Description

Address 5-33-14 Nakakasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
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円3,490.00
Price
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GF Value