What is Applied Industrial Technologies PEG Ratio?
Applied Industrial TechnologiesFRA:AT4 +1.53%88 PEG Ratio is 1.02 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:AT4 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €217.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Industrial Distribution companies, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks better than 62.92% 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 Applied Industrial Technologies's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AT4'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 1.5 Max: 30.22
Current: 1.03
During the past 13 years, Applied Industrial Technologies's highest PEG Ratio was 30.22. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.50.
FRA:AT4's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 62.92% of 89
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs FRA:AT4: 1.03
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies PEG Ratio Related Terms
Applied Industrial Technologies PEG Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Applied Industrial Technologies'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.
Applied Industrial Technologies PEG Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Applied Industrial Technologies's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Industrial Technologies'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.
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) has a PEG Ratio of 1.02 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Applied Industrial Technologies' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 30.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #33 out of 89 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies' PEG Ratio too high?
Applied Industrial Technologies' current PEG Ratio of 1.02 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 30.22. The Industrial Distribution industry median PEG Ratio is 1.41. Applied Industrial Technologies' value of 1.02 is 27.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #33 out of 89 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Industrial Technologies has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Industrial Technologies' PEG Ratio compare to QXO and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #33 out of 89 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Applied Industrial Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.41. Applied Industrial Technologies' value of 1.02 is 27.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Applied Industrial Technologies' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 30.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Applied Industrial Technologies 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PEG Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.41, based on 89 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. Applied Industrial Technologies's current PEG Ratio of 1.02 is 27.7% 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 Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution 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. Applied Industrial Technologies's current PEG Ratio is 1.02, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €217.86, compared to a current price of €278.60 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.02, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 27.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.41. Applied Industrial Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4), the current PEG Ratio is 1.02 as of Jul. 11, 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €278.60 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €217.86.
GuruFocus considers Applied Industrial Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AT4:
PEG Ratio: 1.02 (32% below median its 10-year median of 1.50)
GF Value™: €217.86 vs. price of €278.60 (27.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.7% below the Industrial Distribution median (#33 of 89)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Industrial Technologies Business Description
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.
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