Meridian (FRA:M7X) PEG Ratio: 1.48 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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FRA:M7X Meridian Corp FRA:M7X
63 GF Score
Price €16.40
GF Value €13.28
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What is Meridian PEG Ratio?

Meridian FRA:M7X 63 PEG Ratio is 1.48 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:M7X with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.28. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,228 Banks companies, Meridian ranks better than 51.38% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use for banks is the 5-Year Book Value growth rate. As of today, Meridian's PE Ratio without NRI is 10.38. Meridian's 5-Year Book Value growth rate is 7.00%. Therefore, Meridian's PEG Ratio for today is 1.48.

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

FRA:M7X' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 1.23   Max: 2.62
Current: 1.5


During the past 11 years, Meridian's highest PEG Ratio was 2.62. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.23.


FRA:M7X's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
51.38% of 1228 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs FRA:M7X: 1.50

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


Meridian  (FRA:M7X) 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.


Meridian PEG Ratio Related Terms


Meridian PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian'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.

Meridian PEG Ratio Chart

Meridian 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 0.65 1.05 1.33 1.42

Meridian Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.35 1.56 1.42 1.56 1.66

FRA:M7X vs FBLA, CMTV, PEBK: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Meridian'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.


Meridian PEG Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Meridian's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


FRA:M7X
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Meridian 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 Book Value growth rate.

Meridian's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
=10.379746835443/7.00
=1.48

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 1.48 mean?
Meridian (FRA:M7X) has a PEG Ratio of 1.48 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Meridian and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Meridian's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Meridian ranks #597 out of 1228 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Meridian's PEG Ratio too high?
Meridian's current PEG Ratio of 1.48 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 2.62. The Banks industry median PEG Ratio is 1.55. Meridian's value of 1.48 is 4.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meridian ranks #597 out of 1228 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meridian has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian's PEG Ratio compare to FBLA and CMTV?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Meridian ranks #597 out of 1228 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Meridian in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.55. Meridian's value of 1.48 is 4.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Meridian's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.55, Meridian 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 Banks company?
The median PEG Ratio among Banks companies is 1.55, based on 1,228 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. Meridian's current PEG Ratio of 1.48 is 4.5% 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 Meridian and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian's current PEG Ratio is 1.48, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian stock overvalued right now?
Meridian (FRA:M7X) has a current PEG Ratio of 1.48. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.28, compared to a current price of €16.40 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.48, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 4.5% below the Banks industry median of 1.55. Meridian's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Meridian (FRA:M7X), the current PEG Ratio is 1.48 as of Aug. 31, 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 Meridian (FRA:M7X) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.40 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.28.

Key valuation signals for FRA:M7X:

  • PEG Ratio: 1.48 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: €13.28 vs. price of €16.40 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.5% below the Banks median (#597 of 1228)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M7X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meridian Business Description

Other Exchanges MRBK:USA
Address 9 Old Lincoln Highway, Malvern, PA, USA, 19355
Meridian Corp is a bank holding company based in the United States. Through its banking subsidiary, it operates as a full-service, state-chartered commercial bank providing personal and business lending and deposit services. It operates in three reportable segments, including Bank, Wealth, and Mortgage. Meridian generates maximum revenue from the Bank segment, which consists of commercial and retail banking. It generates interest income from its lending (including leasing) and investing activities and is dependent on the gathering of lower-cost deposits from its branch network or borrowed funds from other sources for funding its loans. Geographically, it operates in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, as well as in the Central Maryland market and southwest Florida, U.S.
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