* 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:4530'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 0.85 Max: 21.03
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's highest PEG Ratio was 21.03. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.85.
FSE:4530's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 79.77% of 346
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.715
vs FSE:4530: 0.72
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co 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.
FSE:4530 vs ESPR, AMPH, ETON: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co PEG Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a PEG Ratio of 0.72 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 21.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #70 out of 346 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.72 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 21.03. The Drug Manufacturers industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 0.72 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #70 out of 346 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio compare to ESPR and AMPH?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #70 out of 346 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 0.72 is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 21.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median PEG Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.72, based on 346 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. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.72 is 58% 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current PEG Ratio is 0.72, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a current PEG Ratio of 0.72. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,237.07, compared to a current price of 円3,975.00 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.72, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 58% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.72. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530), the current PEG Ratio is 0.72 as of Jun. 29, 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,975.00 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,237.07.
Key valuation signals for FSE:4530:
PEG Ratio: 0.72 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: 円3,237.07 vs. price of 円3,975.00 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#70 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, procurement, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company operates a single business segment, focusing on medical and general pharmaceuticals both in Japan and overseas. It markets drugs under the Salonpas, Nobinobi / Salonsip, Butenalock, and Mohrus brands, which mainly serve topical medication needs with pain relief creams, gels, sprays, lotions, and ointments.
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