Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Amcon Distributing CoDIT +6.64%60 PEG Ratio is 14.49 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 3615% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates DIT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Retail - Defensive companies, Amcon Distributing Co ranks worse than 92.31% 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 Amcon Distributing Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DIT'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.39 Max: 235.78
Current: 14.49
During the past 13 years, Amcon Distributing Co's highest PEG Ratio was 235.78. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.39.
DIT's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 92.31% of 156
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs DIT: 14.49
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Amcon Distributing Co (AMEX:DIT) 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Amcon Distributing Co'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.
Amcon Distributing Co PEG Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Amcon Distributing Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amcon Distributing Co'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.
Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) has a PEG Ratio of 14.49 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. This is 3615% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Amcon Distributing Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 235.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #144 out of 156 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Amcon Distributing Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Amcon Distributing Co's current PEG Ratio of 14.49 is 3615% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 235.78. The Retail - Defensive industry median PEG Ratio is 1.68. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 14.49 is 762.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #144 out of 156 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amcon Distributing Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amcon Distributing Co's PEG Ratio compare to HCIL and TWG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #144 out of 156 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Amcon Distributing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.68. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 14.49 is 762.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Amcon Distributing Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 235.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Amcon Distributing Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PEG Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.68, based on 156 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. Amcon Distributing Co's current PEG Ratio of 14.49 is 762.5% 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 Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amcon Distributing Co's current PEG Ratio is 14.49, which is 3615% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amcon Distributing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.85, compared to a current price of $71.50 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 14.49, which is 3615% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 762.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.68. Amcon Distributing Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT), the current PEG Ratio is 14.49 as of Aug. 26, 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $71.50 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.85.
GuruFocus considers Amcon Distributing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIT:
PEG Ratio: 14.49 (3615% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $94.85 vs. price of $71.50 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 762.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#144 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amcon Distributing Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail distribution of consumer products such as cigarettes, tobacco, confectionery, health food, and others. It operates in two segments: Wholesale distribution segment distributing consumer products to the retail outlets including convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, drug stores and tobacco shops in the Central, Rocky Mountain, and Southern regions of the United States; and the Retail health food segment is a specialty retailer of natural/organic groceries and dietary supplements throughout the Midwest and Florida. The company earns a majority of the revenue from the Wholesale distribution segment.
60GF Score
Get the complete analysis for DIT
PEG Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
DIT has been successfully added to your 
