The CooperCOO +0.48%89 PEG Ratio is 1.44 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates COO with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, The Cooper ranks better than 59.62% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, The Cooper's PE Ratio without NRI is 15.57. The Cooper's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 10.80%. Therefore, The Cooper's PEG Ratio for today is 1.44.
* 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 The Cooper's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
COO'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.31 Med: 4.02 Max: 9.4
Current: 1.44
During the past 13 years, The Cooper's highest PEG Ratio was 9.40. The lowest was 1.31. And the median was 4.02.
COO's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 59.62% of 208
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.915
vs COO: 1.44
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
The Cooper (NAS:COO) 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.
The Cooper PEG Ratio Related Terms
The Cooper PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cooper'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, The Cooper'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.
The Cooper PEG Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, The Cooper's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cooper'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.
The Cooper (COO) has a PEG Ratio of 1.44 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on The Cooper and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 4.02. Over the past decade, The Cooper's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.31 to 9.40. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cooper ranks #84 out of 208 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is The Cooper's PEG Ratio too high?
The Cooper's current PEG Ratio of 1.44 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.31 to a high of 9.40. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median PEG Ratio is 1.92. The Cooper's value of 1.44 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cooper ranks #84 out of 208 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Cooper has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cooper's PEG Ratio compare to ALGN and SOLV?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, The Cooper ranks #84 out of 208 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts The Cooper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.92. The Cooper's value of 1.44 is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, The Cooper's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.31 to 9.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 1.92, The Cooper 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median PEG Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.92, based on 208 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. The Cooper's current PEG Ratio of 1.44 is 24.8% 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 The Cooper and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cooper's current PEG Ratio is 1.44, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 4.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Cooper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cooper (COO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $100.88, compared to a current price of $71.02 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.44, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 24.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.92. The Cooper's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 The Cooper (COO), the current PEG Ratio is 1.44 as of Jun. 27, 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 The Cooper (COO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cooper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $71.02 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.88.
GuruFocus considers The Cooper to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for COO:
PEG Ratio: 1.44 (64% below median its 10-year median of 4.02)
GF Value™: $100.88 vs. price of $71.02 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#84 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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