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Chugoku Marine PaintsCUGKF 83 PEG Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates CUGKF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.08. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 611 Chemicals companies, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks better than 89.36% 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 Chugoku Marine Paints's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CUGKF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.67 Max: 284.68
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, Chugoku Marine Paints's highest PEG Ratio was 284.68. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.67.
CUGKF's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 89.36% of 611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.11
vs CUGKF: 0.45
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Chugoku Marine Paints (OTCPK:CUGKF) 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, Chugoku Marine Paints'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.
Chugoku Marine Paints PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chugoku Marine Paints's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugoku Marine Paints'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.
Chugoku Marine Paints (CUGKF) has a PEG Ratio of 0.55 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 Chugoku Marine Paints and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Chugoku Marine Paints' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 284.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #65 out of 611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Chugoku Marine Paints' PEG Ratio too high?
Chugoku Marine Paints' current PEG Ratio of 0.55 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 284.68. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.11. Chugoku Marine Paints' value of 0.55 is 73.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #65 out of 611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chugoku Marine Paints has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugoku Marine Paints' PEG Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #65 out of 611 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Chugoku Marine Paints in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.11. Chugoku Marine Paints' value of 0.55 is 73.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Chugoku Marine Paints' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 284.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Chugoku Marine Paints 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 2.11, 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. Chugoku Marine Paints's current PEG Ratio of 0.55 is 73.9% 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 Chugoku Marine Paints 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. Chugoku Marine Paints's current PEG Ratio is 0.55, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugoku Marine Paints stock overvalued right now?
Chugoku Marine Paints (CUGKF) has a current PEG Ratio of 0.55. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.08, compared to a current price of $28.53 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.55, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 73.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.11. Chugoku Marine Paints' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Chugoku Marine Paints (CUGKF), the current PEG Ratio is 0.55 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 Chugoku Marine Paints (CUGKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugoku Marine Paints stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.53 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.08.
Key valuation signals for CUGKF:
PEG Ratio: 0.55 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: $20.08 vs. price of $28.53 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.9% below the Chemicals median (#65 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUGKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd is a Japanese paint manufacturing firm. The company engages in manufacturing and marketing a variety of paints and coating materials which include marine paints, industrial paints, and container paints. Its products are used for various industry applications such as anti-fouling and epoxy paint for ships, caulking material for railways, and UV curable paint for plastics. It also undertakes painting contracts and serves a wide range of client base from across the world.
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