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Maximus InternationalBOM:540401 +0.74%81 PEG Ratio is 0.85 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates BOM:540401 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹23.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Chemicals companies, Maximus International ranks better than 79.12% 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 Maximus International's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540401'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.79
Current: 0.85
During the past 11 years, Maximus International's highest PEG Ratio was 1.79. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.65.
BOM:540401's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 79.12% of 613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs BOM:540401: 0.85
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Maximus International (BOM:540401) 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.
* 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Maximus International'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.
Maximus International PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Maximus International's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maximus International'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.
Maximus International (BOM:540401) has a PEG Ratio of 0.85 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Maximus International and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Maximus International's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Maximus International ranks #128 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Maximus International's PEG Ratio too high?
Maximus International's current PEG Ratio of 0.85 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.79. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.08. Maximus International's value of 0.85 is 59.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maximus International ranks #128 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maximus International has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maximus International's PEG Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Maximus International ranks #128 out of 613 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Maximus International in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.08. Maximus International's value of 0.85 is 59.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Maximus International's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Maximus International has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.08, based on 613 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. Maximus International's current PEG Ratio of 0.85 is 59.1% below 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 Maximus International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maximus International's current PEG Ratio is 0.85, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maximus International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maximus International (BOM:540401) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹23.95, compared to a current price of ₹13.61 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.85, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 59.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.08. Maximus International's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Maximus International (BOM:540401), the current PEG Ratio is 0.85 as of Jul. 19, 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 Maximus International (BOM:540401) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maximus International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹13.61 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹23.95.
GuruFocus considers Maximus International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540401:
PEG Ratio: 0.85 (31% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: ₹23.95 vs. price of ₹13.61 (43.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.1% below the Chemicals median (#128 of 613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maximus International Ltd is engaged in the import and export of oils and chemicals. Its product portfolio comprises automotive lubricants, metal working fluids, textile oils, general equipment oils, refrigeration oils, electrical fluids, and specialty oils. The company sells its products in India and Outside India, of which the maximum revenue is made from the sales of its products Outside India.
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