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Persistent SystemsBOM:533179 +0.30%91 PEG Ratio is 1.63 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates BOM:533179 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹6,772.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Software companies, Persistent Systems ranks worse than 58.7% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persistent Systems's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:533179'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 1.97 Max: 6.1
Current: 1.62
During the past 13 years, Persistent Systems's highest PEG Ratio was 6.10. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.97.
BOM:533179's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 58.7% of 816
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.335
vs BOM:533179: 1.62
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Persistent Systems PEG Ratio Related Terms
Persistent Systems PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persistent Systems's PEG Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
BOM:533179 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Persistent Systems's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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.
Persistent Systems PEG Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Persistent Systems's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persistent Systems's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) has a PEG Ratio of 1.63 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Persistent Systems and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Persistent Systems' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 6.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Persistent Systems ranks #479 out of 816 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Persistent Systems' PEG Ratio too high?
Persistent Systems' current PEG Ratio of 1.63 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 6.10. The Software industry median PEG Ratio is 1.34. Persistent Systems' value of 1.63 is 22.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persistent Systems ranks #479 out of 816 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Persistent Systems has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persistent Systems' PEG Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Persistent Systems ranks #479 out of 816 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Persistent Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.34. Persistent Systems' value of 1.63 is 22.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Persistent Systems' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 6.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Persistent Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for a Software company?
The median PEG Ratio among Software companies is 1.34, based on 816 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Persistent Systems's current PEG Ratio of 1.63 is 22.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Persistent Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persistent Systems's current PEG Ratio is 1.63, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persistent Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹6,772.71, compared to a current price of ₹5,528.00 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.63, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 22.1% above the Software industry median of 1.34. Persistent Systems' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Persistent Systems (BOM:533179), the current PEG Ratio is 1.63 as of Aug. 02, 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 Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persistent Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,528.00 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹6,772.71.
GuruFocus considers Persistent Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:533179:
PEG Ratio: 1.63 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: ₹6,772.71 vs. price of ₹5,528.00 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% above the Software median (#479 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persistent Systems Ltd is an India-based provider of software solutions organized in three segments based on the end market: Software, Hi-Tech, and Emerging Industries; Banking, Financial Services and Insurance; and Healthcare & Life Sciences. Its solutions include cloud life cycle management, Internet of Things, unified endpoint management, endpoint detection and response, and Big Data analytics. The firm also offers product engineering services, platform-based cloud solutions, and Internet Protocol-based products. The majority of the firm's revenue gets derived from the Software, Hi-Tech, and Emerging Industries segments.
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