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Sao MartinhoBSP:SMTO3 -1.53%83 PEG Ratio is 2.62 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 385% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates BSP:SMTO3 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R$25.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Chemicals companies, Sao Martinho ranks worse than 56.63% 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 Sao Martinho's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:SMTO3'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.54 Max: 2.66
Current: 2.62
During the past 13 years, Sao Martinho's highest PEG Ratio was 2.66. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.54.
BSP:SMTO3's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 56.63% of 611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.11
vs BSP:SMTO3: 2.62
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) 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.
Sao Martinho PEG Ratio Related Terms
Sao Martinho PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sao Martinho'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sao Martinho'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.
Sao Martinho PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sao Martinho's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sao Martinho'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.
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) has a PEG Ratio of 2.62 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Sao Martinho and its competitors. This is 385% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Sao Martinho's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #346 out of 611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Sao Martinho's PEG Ratio too high?
Sao Martinho's current PEG Ratio of 2.62 is 385% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 2.66. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.11. Sao Martinho's value of 2.62 is 24.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #346 out of 611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sao Martinho has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Martinho's PEG Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #346 out of 611 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Sao Martinho in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.11. Sao Martinho's value of 2.62 is 24.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sao Martinho's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Sao Martinho 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 Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.11, based on 611 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. Sao Martinho's current PEG Ratio of 2.62 is 24.2% 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 Sao Martinho and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sao Martinho's current PEG Ratio is 2.62, which is 385% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Martinho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.49, compared to a current price of R$16.12 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.62, which is 385% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 24.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.11. Sao Martinho's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3), the current PEG Ratio is 2.62 as of Jul. 15, 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$16.12 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.49.
GuruFocus considers Sao Martinho to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SMTO3:
PEG Ratio: 2.62 (385% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: R$25.49 vs. price of R$16.12 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% above the Chemicals median (#346 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SMTO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sao Martinho SA operates the following segments: sugar, ethanol, electricity, real estate ventures, Yeast, and other products. Sales of sugar and ethanol, both of which the company produces with sugar cane, comprise the vast majority of the company's revenue. Sao Martinho produces sugar and ethanol in its four Brazilian mills. The company derives its sugar cane mostly from its own plantations, agricultural partnerships, shareholders, and related companies. Sao Martinho exports most of its sugar, and it sells most of its ethanol domestically.
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