TOKYO -- Japan Exchange Group wants to see all publicly traded companies take a close look at their price-to-book ratios and engage in "constructive dialogue" with investors, new CEO Hiromi Yamaji recently told Nikkei and other news outlets.
Yamaji raises alarm over number of stocks trading below book value

Japan Exchange Group CEO Hiromi Yamaji said he wants companies to think beyond share buybacks and increased dividends. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)
TOKYO -- Japan Exchange Group wants to see all publicly traded companies take a close look at their price-to-book ratios and engage in "constructive dialogue" with investors, new CEO Hiromi Yamaji recently told Nikkei and other news outlets.