Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co (HKSE:02289) PEG Ratio: 1.25 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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HKSE:02289 Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co Ltd HKSE:02289
76 GF Score
Price HK$5.50
GF Value HK$8.38
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co PEG Ratio?

Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co HKSE:02289 76 PEG Ratio is 1.25 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02289 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$8.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 50 Medical Distribution companies, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 64% 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, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 8.84. Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 7.10%. Therefore, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio for today is 1.25.

* 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 Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02289' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 2.3   Max: 119.07
Current: 1.25


During the past 12 years, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's highest PEG Ratio was 119.07. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 2.30.


HKSE:02289's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
64% of 50 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.92 vs HKSE:02289: 1.25

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


Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co  (HKSE:02289) 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.


Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co PEG Ratio Related Terms


Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charmacy Pharmaceutical 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.

Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co PEG Ratio Chart

Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
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Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:02289 vs MCK, COR, CAH: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Charmacy 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.


Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co PEG Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio falls into.


HKSE:02289
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Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co 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.

Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=8.8424437299035/7.10
=1.25

* 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 1.25 mean?
Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co (HKSE:02289) has a PEG Ratio of 1.25 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 119.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co ranks #18 out of 50 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.25 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 119.07. The Medical Distribution industry median PEG Ratio is 1.92. Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.25 is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co ranks #18 out of 50 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's PEG Ratio compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co ranks #18 out of 50 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.92. Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.25 is 34.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 119.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 1.92, Charmacy 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median PEG Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 1.92, based on 50 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. Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.25 is 34.9% 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 Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's current PEG Ratio is 1.25, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co (HKSE:02289) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$8.38, compared to a current price of HK$5.50 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.25, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 34.9% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 1.92. Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co (HKSE:02289), the current PEG Ratio is 1.25 as of Aug. 21, 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 Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co (HKSE:02289) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$5.50 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$8.38. GuruFocus considers Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02289:

  • PEG Ratio: 1.25 (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.30)
  • GF Value™: HK$8.38 vs. price of HK$5.50 (34.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.9% below the Medical Distribution median (#18 of 50)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Address No. 235, Song Shan North Road, Longhu District, Guangdong Province, Shantou, CHN, 515041
Charmacy Pharmaceutical Co Ltd operates within the pharmaceutical distribution industry, with a primary focus on the distribution of pharmaceutical products. The principal business activities encompass the wholesale of pharmaceuticals and related services, along with road transportation and cargo warehousing. The company's distribution network covers Southern China and surrounding areas including Fujian province. All the group's operations are located in China.
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