ZTE (FRA:FZM) PEG Ratio: 2.92 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 39% Above Median


FRA:FZM ZTE Corp FRA:FZM
83 GF Score
Price €2.54
GF Value €2.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is ZTE PEG Ratio?

ZTE FRA:FZM -0.02% 83 PEG Ratio is 2.92 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:FZM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Hardware companies, ZTE ranks worse than 71.76% 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, ZTE's PE Ratio without NRI is 18.38. ZTE's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 6.30%. Therefore, ZTE's PEG Ratio for today is 2.92.

* 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 ZTE's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FZM' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 2.1   Max: 285.39
Current: 5.05


During the past 13 years, ZTE's highest PEG Ratio was 285.39. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 2.10.


FRA:FZM's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
71.76% of 857 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27 vs FRA:FZM: 5.05

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


ZTE  (FRA:FZM) 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.


ZTE PEG Ratio Related Terms


ZTE PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZTE'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.

ZTE PEG Ratio Chart

ZTE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.77 6.90

ZTE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PEG Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.57 1.59 3.24 6.90 9.00

FRA:FZM vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ZTE'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.


ZTE PEG Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ZTE's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZTE's PEG Ratio falls into.


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ZTE PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

ZTE's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=18.384057971014/6.30
=2.92

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 2.92 mean?
ZTE (FRA:FZM) has a PEG Ratio of 2.92 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on ZTE and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 2.10. Over the past decade, ZTE's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 285.39. According to the industry distribution chart, ZTE ranks #615 out of 857 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is ZTE's PEG Ratio too high?
ZTE's current PEG Ratio of 2.92 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 2.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 285.39. The Hardware industry median PEG Ratio is 2.27. ZTE's value of 2.92 is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZTE ranks #615 out of 857 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZTE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTE's PEG Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ZTE ranks #615 out of 857 companies for PEG Ratio. This places ZTE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.27. ZTE's value of 2.92 is 28.6% above this benchmark. Historically, ZTE's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 285.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 2.27, ZTE 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 Hardware company?
The median PEG Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 857 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. ZTE's current PEG Ratio of 2.92 is 28.6% 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 ZTE and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZTE's current PEG Ratio is 2.92, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZTE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE (FRA:FZM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.65, compared to a current price of €2.54 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.92, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 28.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. ZTE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 ZTE (FRA:FZM), the current PEG Ratio is 2.92 as of Jul. 07, 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 ZTE (FRA:FZM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.54 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.65. GuruFocus considers ZTE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FZM:

  • PEG Ratio: 2.92 (39% above median its 10-year median of 2.10)
  • GF Value™: €2.65 vs. price of €2.54 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.6% above the Hardware median (#615 of 857)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FZM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ZTE Business Description

Address ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN, 518057
ZTE Corp is a provider of integrated telecommunications and IT solutions with a full range of end-to-end ICT products and solutions integrating design, development, production, sales, and services with a special focus on carriers networks, government and corporate business, and consumer business. It operates in three segments Carriers network, Consumer Business, and Government and Corporate Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from equipment supporting carriers' networks. It has a presence in the PRC, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC region.
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