Daiwa Securities GroupDSECF -0.97%67 PEG Ratio is 1.71 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 2.89. GuruFocus rates DSECF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Capital Markets companies, Daiwa Securities Group ranks worse than 60.32% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value 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 Daiwa Securities Group's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DSECF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99 Med: 2.89 Max: 6.2
Current: 1.85
During the past 13 years, Daiwa Securities Group's highest PEG Ratio was 6.20. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 2.89.
DSECF's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 60.32% of 315
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs DSECF: 1.85
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Daiwa Securities Group (OTCPK:DSECF) 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 Capital Markets subindustry, Daiwa Securities Group'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.
Daiwa Securities Group PEG Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Daiwa Securities Group's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiwa Securities Group'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 Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value 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.
Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) has a PEG Ratio of 1.71 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Daiwa Securities Group and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 2.89. Over the past decade, Daiwa Securities Group's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 6.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiwa Securities Group ranks #190 out of 315 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Daiwa Securities Group's PEG Ratio too high?
Daiwa Securities Group's current PEG Ratio of 1.71 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 6.20. The Capital Markets industry median PEG Ratio is 1.41. Daiwa Securities Group's value of 1.71 is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiwa Securities Group ranks #190 out of 315 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiwa Securities Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiwa Securities Group's PEG Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Daiwa Securities Group ranks #190 out of 315 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Daiwa Securities Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.41. Daiwa Securities Group's value of 1.71 is 21.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Daiwa Securities Group's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 6.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.89 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Daiwa Securities Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median PEG Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.41, based on 315 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. Daiwa Securities Group's current PEG Ratio of 1.71 is 21.3% 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 Daiwa Securities Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiwa Securities Group's current PEG Ratio is 1.71, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiwa Securities Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.47, compared to a current price of $9.69 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.71, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.89 and 21.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.41. Daiwa Securities Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF), the current PEG Ratio is 1.71 as of Jun. 28, 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 Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Securities Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.69 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.47.
GuruFocus considers Daiwa Securities Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSECF:
PEG Ratio: 1.71 (41% below median its 10-year median of 2.89)
GF Value™: $8.47 vs. price of $9.69 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% above the Capital Markets median (#190 of 315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSECF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daiwa Securities Group Inc is a Japan-based financial services company. The company operates through four segments. The Asset Management Division manages investment trusts, funds, and corporations across assets, including private equity, real estate, renewable energy, and infrastructure, while also offering advisory services to institutional investors in Japan and overseas. The Global Markets & Investment Banking Division handles sales and trading of securities, foreign exchange, and derivatives, and provides underwriting and M&A advisory. The Wealth Management Division serves individuals and private corporate clients with diverse financial products. Others include subsidiary management, information services, administration, and real estate leasing.
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