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* 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 Nippon Denko Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NJ5'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.72 Med: 4.46 Max: 5.69
Current: 5.05
During the past 13 years, Nippon Denko Co's highest PEG Ratio was 5.69. The lowest was 3.72. And the median was 4.46.
FRA:NJ5's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 81.5% of 200
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs FRA:NJ5: 5.05
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) 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.
Nippon Denko Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Denko Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Denko Co'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.
For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Denko 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.
Nippon Denko Co PEG Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Denko Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Denko 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.
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a PEG Ratio of 4.61 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.46. Over the past decade, Nippon Denko Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.72 to 5.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #163 out of 200 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Nippon Denko Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current PEG Ratio of 4.61 is near median its 10-year median of 4.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.72 to a high of 5.69. The Steel industry median PEG Ratio is 1.46. Nippon Denko Co's value of 4.61 is 216.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #163 out of 200 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Denko Co's PEG Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #163 out of 200 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Nippon Denko Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.46. Nippon Denko Co's value of 4.61 is 216.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Denko Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.72 to 5.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.46 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Nippon Denko 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 Steel company?
The median PEG Ratio among Steel companies is 1.46, based on 200 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. Nippon Denko Co's current PEG Ratio of 4.61 is 216.8% 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 Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Denko Co's current PEG Ratio is 4.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Denko Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a current PEG Ratio of 4.61. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.63, compared to a current price of €2.18 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 4.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.46 and 216.8% above the Steel industry median of 1.46. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5), the current PEG Ratio is 4.61 as of Jul. 14, 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.18 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.63.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NJ5:
PEG Ratio: 4.61 (near median its 10-year median of 4.46)
GF Value™: €1.63 vs. price of €2.18 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 216.8% above the Steel median (#163 of 200)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NJ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Denko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of ferroalloys. In addition, it is also involved in the electric power generation. The company's core business activities are categorized into four segments: Ferroalloys, Functional Materials, Environment, and Other. The company serves a diverse range of markets including power companies, agricultural cooperatives, local governments and companies discharging industrial waste.
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